It was in the presence of representatives from both sides of the island as well as many guests that the official launch of the operation took place on Wednesday, in the sumptuous setting of a villa at the La Samanna hotel. Walking Forward Together ”, whose ambassador is none other than Tamillia Chance, our local“ Beyoncé ”!
David Belfort, creator of the “Friendly Flip Flops” and Florent Conties, president of “Friendly and Co” elegantly and with all the attention of the guests present, presented the “Walking Forward Together” concept, born during the celebration of the Saint -Martin's Day, November 11th.
Since then, a collective dynamic has been organized between the various stakeholders who are just asking to encourage and promote the new brand created "Friendly Flip Flops", a color for each foot symbolizing the union of the French side and the Dutch side .
"In order to give meaning to our approach, we have created" Walking Forward Together ", a fundraising from which children and young people on both sides of the island will benefit" underlines David Belfort. "To this end," Friendly Flip Flops "undertakes to redistribute all or part of its profits for the benefit of local associations. Fundraising is not our only ambition. We are also planning to open a factory to locally produce the flip-flops and thereby support the local economy. ”
The audience was able to appreciate during this event, the confirmed talent of the young singer Tamillia Chance who interpreted "Walking Forward Together", with the choir of the school "Saint-Joseph" before performing in solo!
David Belfort, creator of the “Friendly Flip Flops” and Florent Conties, president of “Friendly and Co” thank all those associated with the success of this operation, namely Juliana Airport, Grand-Case Airport, taxi drivers on both sides of the island, the Tourist Office as well as all the traders in Saint-Martin and Sint-Maarten.
And don't forget: “Walking Forward Together” on the Facebook page: liking is a gift! _AF
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