Naked For A Cause
Encyclopedia
Naked For A Cause is a charity initiative that aims at helping various causes, most notably cancer research
.
In 2008, a 19-month, 30-page limited edition wall calendar
was published spanning from October 2007 until April 2009 and includes 26 Australian Football League
(AFL) and National Rugby League
(NRL) players in nude and semi-nude artistic photographs. Proceeds from the calendar went to the McGrath Foundation
, a charity
supporting women living with breast cancer
. The artistic director and photographer was Pedro Virgil
.
There are preparations underway for an issue for a new 2009-2010.
Cancer research
Cancer research is basic research into cancer in order to identify causes and develop strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatments and cure....
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In 2008, a 19-month, 30-page limited edition wall calendar
Wall calendar
A wall calendar is a calendar intended for placement on a wall. Wall calendars can serve as reminders of holidays, important events, and company events. They typically consist of a collection of images on a given subject....
was published spanning from October 2007 until April 2009 and includes 26 Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL) and National Rugby League
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
(NRL) players in nude and semi-nude artistic photographs. Proceeds from the calendar went to the McGrath Foundation
McGrath Foundation
The McGrath Foundation is a breast cancer support and education charity in Australia, funding McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia as well as educating young women to be breast-aware...
, a charity
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
supporting women living with breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
. The artistic director and photographer was Pedro Virgil
Pedro Virgil
Pedro Virgil is an Australian celebrity photographer. His photography is featured in many magazines covers and editorials including: Inside Sport, Men's Health, GQ, Sports Illustrated, GT, DNA Magazine, FHM, Details...
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There are preparations underway for an issue for a new 2009-2010.