Life Ball facts for kids
Gery Kezler and Sharon Stone, at Life Ball in 2007
The Life Ball is a charity event, held each year in Vienna. It is an event to help raise funds to combat HIV. It is one of the biggest such events in the world. Gery Keszler and Torgom Petrosian started the foundation in 1993. Torgom Petrosian, a doctor who was affected, has since died of AIDS.
Many people notable from public life take part in the opening ceremony. The event is known for its extravagant style.
Images for kids
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Life Ball 2007
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The municipality decorates all trams with rainbow flags during the four weeks of the Life Ball and the Vienna Pride parade.
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Fran Drescher and Bill Clinton (2009)
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See also
In Spanish: Life Ball para niños
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