Gordon S. Blair Law Offices supports Equipage ADÉONA in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles 2026

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Gordon S. Blair Law Offices is proud to stand alongside Equipage ADÉONA as sponsor in the 35th edition of the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles, an internationally recognised all-female off-road rally taking place in Morocco.

Bringing together nearly 400 women from around the world, this unique event is not a race of speed, but a challenge of navigation, endurance, resilience and strategic thinking.

A meaningful commitment with real impact

This sponsorship reflects the firm’s commitment to supporting ambitious initiatives that combine human values, determination and purpose.

The participation of the ADÉONA team carries a strong charitable dimension, as it supports the Fondation Flavien, a Monaco-based foundation dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer and rare diseases.

Each year, approximately 2,500 new cases of pediatric cancer are diagnosed, making it the leading cause of death by disease among children. Supporting research and raising awareness in this field is therefore not only meaningful, but essential.

A remarkable adventure driven by determination

The project is led by Laura Trastour and Anne-Charlotte Dimech, friends for five years and nurses in Monaco, whose shared ambition gave rise to a challenge that combines personal resilience with a collective cause.

This adventure was born from the meeting between Xavier de Sarrau, our Managing Partner and a rally enthusiast, and Laura, who initiated this commitment and has been the driving force behind this inspiring initiative.

Their participation reflects values that strongly resonate with the firm: commitment, endurance, courage and long-term vision.

Backing projects that embody purpose and excellence

At Gordon S. Blair Law Offices, we believe our role extends beyond legal and tax advisory.

Supporting initiatives such as the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles is a strong expression of the firm’s commitment to backing projects that create meaningful impact and embody excellence, solidarity and determination.

The ADÉONA team’s adventure begins at Palais Nikaia in Nice on 28 March 2026 and concludes in Essaouira on 11 April 2026.

Regular updates on the team’s progress will be shared on our LinkedIn page throughout the rally :
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gordon-s.-blair/?viewAsMember=true.

Their journey can be followed live here :
https://live2026.rallyeaichadesgazelles.com/equipages/team-186/ (Team 186)

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