Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, made famous by the film Intouchables, kindly agreed to MADS request to come to CDL to speak to students and parents about overcoming adversity after an accident made him a tetraplegic. MADS has subsequently continued to support the Foyer Handicap in Geneva and hopes to organize more events to raise awareness.
Some recent student initiatives have included the creation of a MADS cookbook, proceeds of which will go the Lemons – a Swiss cancer research fundraising drive started by a CDL alumnus, and jewellery creation where the proceeds will go towards Schizophrenia research for the association Fondamentale.
Our recent Knitathon has provided students with the opportunity to release stress and learn a new skill. The finished products are for purchase and proceeds will be donated to all the charities that MADS supports.