Kéni Piperol-Dampied is actively preparing for the Route du Rhum, supported by Guadeloupean companies. His budget of 450,000 euros is halfway reached, and partnerships are still being sought. His project, Drépavoile, aims to raise awareness about sickle cell disease while promoting heritage and education. A bottle of Longueteau rum, a symbol of his adventure, will accompany him across the Atlantic.