November 9, 2016
Cérémonie de lanternes le 13 novembre
Lantern ceremony to remember the victims of last year's attacks in Paris. Join us on November 13th in Paris.
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Cérémonie de lanternes le 13 novembre
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On November 13th, in memory of the victims of last year’s attacks in Paris, paper lanterns will float down the Canal Saint Martin. Organized by 3 Parisians, his lantern ceremony will benefit two non-profits supporting victims of terrorism acts and their families: AfVT.org and 13Onze15.org.</p>
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<img alt="Capture_d_e_cran_2016-10-26_a__16.00.07-1477490442" height="163" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/362118/Capture_d_e_cran_2016-10-26_a__16.00.07-1477490442.png" width="283"></p>
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This candle-lit lantern ceremony has inspired many other countries to do the same: China, Thailand, Japan, Hawaii and more. According to some, the white paper lanterns are used to represent those who died in the past year. According to others, they represent wishes.</p>
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<img alt="Capture_d_e_cran_2016-10-26_a__16.05.23-1477494151" height="161" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/362157/Capture_d_e_cran_2016-10-26_a__16.05.23-1477494151.png" width="390"></p>
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In association with the City of Paris, we will remember the ones we lost and, together, wish for a brighter tomorrow. If you cannot join us, our staff can float a lantern on your behalf.</p>
Allocation of funds
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ToujoursParis will collect your donations and share all profits with 2 non-profits helping the victims of terrorism acts and their families: AfVT.org and 13Onze15.org.</p>
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<img alt="Logo_13onze15-1477487925" height="90" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/362074/Logo_13Onze15-1477487925.jpg" width="191"><img alt="Logo_afvt-1477487909" height="109" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/362073/Logo_AfVT-1477487909.jpg" width="176"></p>
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The City of Paris is helping us financially and ordered 5000 lantern kits (lantern + LED candle). 2000 kits are available through this campaign; the rest will be available at partnered stores in Paris.</p>
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If we meet our goals, we will float the Canal Saint Martin with thousands of lights and spend the money as follows:</p>
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- Donation to 13Onze15 :<strong> 1840€ </strong><strong> </strong></p>
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- Donation to AfVT : <strong>1840€</strong></p>
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Help us reach our goal and go over, so we can donate more money to help the victims and their families.</p>
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#ToujoursParis</p>
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Rewards
€3
- 224 contributions
One lantern and one LED candle (2 options: local pick up the day of the event, or our staff can float one lantern on your behalf) + a thank note with your name on our social media channels.
Estimated delivery: November 2016
€12
- 175 contributions
Four lanterns and four LED candles (2 options: local pick up the day of the event, or our staff can float one lantern on your behalf) + a thank note with your name on our social media channels.
Estimated delivery: November 2016
€20
- 14 contributions
A 20-euro donation to 13Onze15.org (tax deductible)
Estimated delivery: November 2016
€20
- 13 contributions
A 20-euro donation to AfVT.org (tax deductible).
Estimated delivery: November 2016
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One of 3 art pieces from French artist Mathilde Dauguet made of the LED candles from the event + a special personalized thank you post on our social media pages.
Estimated delivery: January 2017