Thank you to the 51 donors who supported the Kilidys adventure to help the DYS cause

A group of climbers, accompanied by Christine Removille, EDHEC 1994 graduate and Partner at Bain, reached the summit of Kilimanjaro to support students with DYS disorders. In total, €11,200 was collected from 51 donors to fund support programs and raise awareness among young people about this important cause. As a reminder, 10% of the world's population is estimated to have DYS disorders.

The Kilidys project was launched by Christine Removille, an EDHEC graduate in 1994, with the aim of raising awareness about DYS disorders and supporting EDHEC students with these specific needs. To achieve this, she decided to climb Kilimanjaro, accompanied by a group of experienced climbers, on February 16th to raise funds for this cause. The project also involved a team of students from GETT who worked hard to promote it within EDHEC, despite the time difference between France and Seoul.
Despite the extremely harsh conditions, the solidarity and mutual aid of the group allowed the green star of Kilidys to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro, at nearly 5895 meters above sea level. This star symbolizes the need to work together to help people with DYS disorders achieve their goals and fully integrate into society.

"Dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other conditions under the generic term of "Dys" can be difficult for Dys individuals and their families, as learning and progressing in everyday life can be more challenging for them. That's why I decided to take on a huge challenge and climb Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the highest peaks in the world, to raise awareness and raise funds for this cause." Christine Rémoville, EDHEC Master 1994

Dyslexia and dysorthography are specific disorders of language acquisition. They manifest themselves from the first moments of learning as a difficulty in mastering the alphabetic stage of reading. In the next stage, the disorder manifests itself as an inability to memorize the visual form of words and to recognize them as a whole (orthographic stage). Spelling, which normally develops as word recognition becomes automatic, is also affected.
The deficiency associated with dyslexia varies in intensity depending on the individual. It can be accompanied by difficulties in calculation, motor coordination, or attention disorders, with or without hyperactivity. These disorders can make daily life difficult for those affected, particularly in terms of following a school curriculum or pursuing a professional career.

Thanks to the generosity of the EDHEC community, the Kilidys project managed to raise €11,200 from 51 donors. These donations will fund support programs for EDHEC students with DYS disorders, as well as awareness-raising activities among young people about this important cause.

We are very grateful to Christine and the wonderful team of GETT students for their dedication and courage in defending and promoting this important cause.

For any questions about the EDHEC Foundation, please contact Sabine Courouble
sabine.courouble@edhec.edu
06 33 26 66 13