Strip and get active

Sedentary lifestyles are in the spotlight this year thanks to a rather bold awareness campaign by medical students at the University of Geneva.

Members of the Saturnales association have once again posed nude -  this time with a sporty twist - for their traditional calendar, now in its 14th edition. 

The project encourages daily physical activity while helping future doctors better understand their patients’ sense of vulnerability. 

Proceeds from the 20 franc calendar will support the charities Hôpiclowns and 2nd Chance. 

The calendar is onsale now  online and in person at Unimail and the Geneva University Hospitals.

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