France
© Jean-Marie Liot
Pierre-LouisATTWELL
age
28 years old ( 06/07/1996)
About
"Vogue avec un Crohn" ("Sailing with Crohn's") is the story of a young patient suffering from Crohn's disease who dreamed of great adventures on the open sea. Pierre-Louis Attwell was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 16; after having a difficult relationship with the condition for several years, in 2017 he launched the Vogue avec un Crohn project in order to take part in the legendary Solitaire du Figaro race. "Launching Vogue avec un Crohn was one of the most beneficial things I could have done for myself and others. I've never felt as good as I have since I started talking about my condition every day!" The idea was to raise wider awareness of IBDs (Inflammatory Bowel Diseases), particularly among the general public who tend to be unfamiliar with these conditions. Vogue avec un Crohn has also become a symbol of hope for the 250,000 patients suffering from IBDs in France, proclaiming its message loud and proud: "Even with an illness, anything is possible!" It's an incredible adventure that began with the support of Pierre-Louis' first partners, which include companies involved in digestive health issues. More than a simple message of hope for patients, Pierre-Louis and his project have become health influencers in their own right, constantly seeking to put the patient experience at the centre of the conversation. Transforming life's challenges into opportunities is how Pierre-Louis overcomes obstacles. After a year of raising awareness regarding IBDs, this event was an opportunity for Vogue avec un Crohn to expand its horizons: Even with an illness, anything is possible! Today, Vogue avec un Crohn is pursuing its commitment to patients through new challenges such as ocean racing, but also by remaining active throughout the year in the healthcare system, collaborating with all types of stakeholders: patients' associations, industries, healthcare professionals, institutions, etc.
List of hits
Transat Jacques Vabre
25
th
2021
Rolex Fastnet Race
13
th
2021
15th Les Sables-Horta
15
th
2021
Normandy Channel Race
14
th
2021
Transat Jacques Vabre
11
th
2019
Normandy Channel Race
7
th
2019
Solitaire du Figaro
34
th
2018
© Laurent Travers
La Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe has been a goal for several years; the culmination of four seasons competing in a Class40. It's more than simply a solo crossing of the Atlantic; for me, and for Vogue avec un Crohn, it's our Everest in terms of both sportsmanship and solidarity - one we're determined to scale with the help of our entire crew and our partners, as I bid to become the first skipper suffering from Crohn's Disease to cross the Atlantic solo, and to prove that ""Even with an illness, anything is possible!
Who you really are ?
Star Sign ? ?
Gemini
Favorite freeze-dried food ?
Freeze-dried aligot with some sausages!
Lucky charm ?
My lyophy spoon
Favorite creole food or beverage ?
Cod fritters