AMFAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) is together with LIFE+ and under the direction of Gery Keszler die Salzburg residence on August 24, 2025 To the location of a spectacular Charity-Eventsmachen. The event, a benefit evening in favor of the life -saving biomedical research programs by Amfar, takes place on the occasion of the Salzburg Festival.
The gala dinner, that of Governor Wilfried Haslauer is supported and under the patronage of honor of the Designed governor Karoline Edtstadler Stands, includes musical performances, award ceremonies and a live auction of works of art, luxury goods and unique experiences. After the gala, the guests are invited to an after party in Leopoldskron Castle to celebrate the 60th anniversary of “The Sound of Music”.
“When the House Becomes Transparent, The Stars Are Part Of The Celebration!” So Hugo v. Hofmannsthal may write his known quote today, “interpreted Gery Keszler his idol. “Even then, the co -founder of the Salzburg Festival wanted to tell us at the time: The more alarming the times, the more important is our perception of the world and our work to fill and help each other. So Keszler for the big plans.
“With the international radiance of the Amfar Gala, not only a sign of solidarity is supposed to be supported, but also supported AIDS research. It is nice that this charity event, which combines art, culture and science, will take place in Salzburg in 2025.” Is glad Governor Wilfried Haslauer on the upcoming event.
With top -class supporters from business, art and media – including the ORF as a long -time media partner of Life+ – the Amfar Gala Salzburg becomes one of the most glamorous and most important charity events of the year. The event is staged by Hirzberger Events, a long -time partner of the Life Ball and Life+.
The choice of the event location and time in Austria is not left to chance. Because worldwide, Amfar works closely with renowned cultural festivals and is known for its top -class donation galas that combine science and entertainment at the highest level. Events in Cannes and Venice take place every year in Europe during the film festival.
With this concept, Amfar has been able to invest over $ 900 million in more than 3,800 research projects since its foundation. The largest source of income is the gala in Cannes with stars from Hollywood, fashion and music, in which more than $ 264 million could be collected.
“The basic structure for Amfar Salzburg was created from the common love for the opera and visiting the Don Giovanni staging of last year’s Salzburg Festival,” so Kevin Frost, President of Amfarto work with Gery Keszler. “Our relationship is based on the achievement of many shared goals and the long -term commitment to fight AIDS. Afmar Salzburg is therefore the logical continuation of the Life Ball in Vienna and my organization is already looking forward to the new collaboration with the committed team from Life+,” adds Frost.
Amfar & Life+ under the direction of Gery Keszler combines a long-term partnership that started with the award of the ‘Life Ball Crystal of Hope Award’ for Amfar ambassador Liza Minnelli at the Life Ball 2005. This collaboration was a crucial milestone for Life+because it expanded direct aid to medical research and basic research.
Over the years, numerous prominent Amfar ambassadors took part in the Life Ball; Among them Sharon Stone, Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Mary J. Blige, Milla Jovovich, Hilary Swank, Fergie, Katie Holmes, and much more
A special highlight of the partnership in 2018 was the initiative to form the consciousness ‘Amfars Epic Ride to Life Ball’ – a four -day motorcycle rally from Switzerland to Vienna, which ended in time for the Life Ball. The trip was accompanied by Oscar winner Adrien Brody.
About Amfar:
The Foundation for Aids Reseach, AMFAR for short, is one of the world’s leading organizations in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It was founded in 1985 by the merger of two initiatives – one of them under the direction of the legendary actress and activist Elizabeth Taylor. As one of the first prominent voices, which publicly opposed the stigmatization of HIV-infected people, she made a significant contribution to the formation of awareness and financing of AIDS research.
Since its foundation, Amfar has invested over $ 900 million in more than 3,800 research projects. The foundation is particularly committed to innovative healing approaches and supports groundbreaking scientific developments with the clear goal of defeating AIDS one day.
In addition to the creation of global attention, the top -class galas of Amfar serve as an essential source of income. Events are currently being held annually in Europe in the course of the film festival in Cannes and Venice and in the USA in Palm Beach and Las Vegas.