Rétromobile is the place to be for all enthusiasts of exceptional vehicles, and has become a partner of the Make-A-Wish® association to enable sick children to make their dreams come true on 2 or 4 wheels, both during and outside the show. Here's a look back at this partnership.

Since its creation in 1976, Rétromobile has always been committed to enabling enthusiasts from all walks of life to live out their love of beautiful cars to the full. With this in mind, the world's most beautiful short-lived garage is joining forces with the Make-A-Wish® France association in 2025 to offer sick children an enchanting interlude that will make their dreams come true. Fully committed to its mission, and supported by the association, the Rétromobile show and its teams have imagined and designed the dream of two children: Valentino and Diego. Diego, a car enthusiast and thrill-seeker, was given the opportunity to take a first drive in a rally car alongside Sébastien Ogier, multiple world champion in his Toyota Gazoo Racing and ambassador for the charity.

For Valentino, it was the Rétromobile team itself that spent a day creating, imagining and financing his dream of nature and a weekend in the trees with his family during a team-building ‘Make-A-Wish Challenge’.

This partnership will have a number of highlights during the show, including the presentation of a cheque to the association, the organisation of a fund-raising event, the hosting of children and the auctioning of Automobilia in aid of the association.

IN A FEW WORDS
"Passion is probably the most important common denominator between visitors and exhibitors at the show. We are used to thinking of collectors as grown-up children for whom only the size of the toys has changed. In keeping with the show's vocation as a place for exchanging, sharing and passing on ideas, the Rétromobile team and I are very proud to announce this partnership and to support the Make-A-Wish association, with which we aim to raise funds and put stars in children's eyes."
Romain Grabowski
Director of Rétromobile
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IN A FEW WORDS
"Make-A-Wish France is proud to be associated with such an iconic event as the Rétromobile show, which shares our desire to make the eyes of our Wish Kids shine. This partnership offers a unique opportunity to raise awareness of our mission among a passionate and committed audience, and will make wishes come true that will have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of seriously ill children. Together, we will have the power to transform lives."
Stéphanie Lhermitte
Managing Director of Make-A-Wish France
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Make a Wish, a committed community player

Founded in 1980 in the United States in response to the wish of a sick child to become a policeman for a day, Make-A-Wish has rapidly grown into a worldwide movement capable of transforming thousands of lives. In total, more than 585,000 wishes have been granted since the association was founded. More than just simple gifts, each wish represents the unique expression of a child and results in an unforgettable moment for the families concerned.

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