The 24 Hours of Le Mans has been helping raise funds for
Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque for fifteen years. This charity, which was set up in 1996 by Professor Francine Leca, brings children with heart malformations to France for operations when they cannot be treated in their home country due to a lack of funding or facilities. Since 2009, over 145 children have undergone life-saving surgery thanks to this partnership. To aid this worthy cause, many initiatives are held throughout the year, including tombolas, the Green Ticket and the sale of charity merchandise. A Hypercoeur challenge pavilion was set up during the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans to help finance operations for 24 children.