Since 2011, Comme les Autres has been dedicated to supporting individuals who have become motor-disabled due to life-altering accidents. Each personalized support plan is meticulously co-created by the beneficiary and their social worker to address specific needs and foster a path to recovery.
Founded by Michaël Jérémiasz, his brother Jonathan Jérémiasz, and his wife Carolyn Jérémiasz, Comme les Autres emerged from a deeply personal journey. Michaël became paraplegic following a skiing accident, a profound obstacle that affected him and his family. Despite the challenges they faced, they found strength together. Michaël went on to become a four-time Paralympic wheelchair tennis medalist. Jonathan pursued his passion for social advocacy and became a social entrepreneur. Driven by their personal experiences, in 2011, the Jérémiasz brothers and Carolyn founded Comme les Autres.
The association’s unique approach combines three essential elements:
Their mission is to ensure motor-disabled individuals not only heal, but thrive. Currently active in 8 regions across France, Comme les Autres aims to expand its reach nationwide by 2026, ensuring that all accident survivors have the opportunity to rebuild fulfilling and autonomous lives.
Comme les Autres has served as a beacon of hope and resilience, supporting over 1,100 individuals in their journey to rebuild their lives since 2011. The organization has organized more than 170 adventure sports trips, which serve as a crucial component of its holistic support program.
Comme les Autres provides comprehensive individual support lasting about a year, addressing all facets of life, including:
Each personalized support plan is enriched by group activities designed to build strong support networks. These include:
Through Friends of Fondation de France, American donors can make tax-deductible donations to support the vital work of Comme les Autres. Your contributions will help provide holistic support for people who have become motor-disabled as a result of an accident. Key projects include:
Your contributions will enable Comme les Autres to continue and expand their work, offering life-changing support and opportunities to those who need it most. By supporting these initiatives, you become a part of an international effort to enhance the lives of motor-disabled individuals and their families. Together, we can ensure that everyone has the chance to lead a fulfilling and empowered life.
Read more about Comme les Autres in this interview.
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