What is Life Ball?
[[File:Life Ball 2013 01.jpg|thumb|Life ball 2013]] [[File:Life_Ball_2007_Sharon_Stone_Gery_Keszler_1.jpg|thumb|Gery Kezler and [[Sharon Stone]], at Life Ball in 2007]] The '''Life Ball''' is a [[Charitable organization|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 [[Orgom Petrosian|Torgom Petrosian]] started the [[Foundation (nonprofit)|foundation]] in 1993. Torgom Petrosian, a [[Medical doctor|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. {{stub}} [[Category:1993 establishments in Europe]] [[Category:Charity events]] [[Category:HIV/AIDS]] [[Category:Vienna]] [[Category:1990s establishments in Austria]]