Life Ball
HIV and AIDS awareness event in Vienna
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.
