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Organ donation remains insufficiently understood despite communication efforts and existing legislation. Community-based initiatives involving transplant recipients, healthcare professionals, and the general public can strengthen engagement with this cause. Physical activity, especially through inclusive sporting events, serves as an effective and unifying awareness tool.
Objective: To present the event “The torch of Life” and assess its impact on participants’ perception, knowledge, and attitudes regarding organ and tissue donation.
An untimed 10 km solidarity race organized in Paris in September 2025 by the AP-HP Nord hospitals and a dedicated association, gathering around 500 runners and 100 volunteers.The event also included an association village, information booths, and testimonies from transplant recipients.Two questionnaires were administered: before (n = 204) and after (n = 141) the race, with 91 respondents completing both.Survey items explored knowledge of legislation, image of donation, perceived barriers, willingness to discuss the topic, and overall event perception.
Profile: 64 % women; 97 % from the Île-de-France region; 30 % health professionals or students.Favourable attitude toward donation: 77 % favourable; 4 % opposed; 13 % undecided.Knowledge of the National Refusal Register: 61 % were aware of its existence.Understanding of the law: 55 % correctly identified that only the deceased’s opposition is sought; confusion persists for 42 %.Image of organ donation: 90 % had a positive image before the race; 41 % reported a better perception afterward; no negative opinions were expressed.Cognitive and emotional effects: 58 % felt they better understood the issues surrounding donation; 42 % reflected on their own intentions; 32 % improved their knowledge of legislation.Dialogue and engagement: Before the race, 69 % had already discussed organ donation with relatives; afterward, 87 % had done so or intended to. More than half (54 %) now wish to clearly express their position.Overall impact: 87 % rated the race as “good” or “very good,” emphasizing its emotional and symbolic value.Future outlook: 73 % of runners expressed interest in a complementary connected version, perceived as inclusive and expanding outreach.
The event enhanced understanding, personal reflection, and dialogue around organ donation, with no negative effects observed. Its emotional, inter-hospital, and participatory dimensions make it a reproducible model for civic health education. Future editions will strengthen communication on legislation while developing a hybrid (in-person + connected) format to expand territorial impact and replicate the initiative in other regions.
