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The clowns who soften death (Daily Life 2017, by Jean-Paul Guinnard) - Swiss Press Award

The two clowns, Little Apple and Leontine, with a patient
The two clowns, Little Apple and Leontine, with a patient
Photo / Daily Life
2017

The clowns who soften death

Jean-Paul Guinnard

Petite Pomme and Léontine, two clowns from the "Clown to Care" association, visit dying people at the Rive-Neuve Foundation in Blonay. The average length of stay for patients at Rive-Neuve is 30 days. Around 70% of them die there.

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Photo / Daily Life
2017

Jean-Paul Guinnard

Petite Pomme and Léontine, two clowns from the "Clown to Care" association, visit dying people at the Rive-Neuve Foundation in Blonay. The average length of stay for patients at Rive-Neuve is 30 days. Around 70% of them die there.

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