Tue, 01.07.2025
A dance for life - a charity
night for the CliniClowns
When the doors of the Hofburg open on January
31, 2026 for the 74th edition of the Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball, the stage will once again be set for a night of joie de
vivre and humanity. Under the motto “A dance for life - a charity night for the CliniClowns”, the Hofburg
will be transformed into a circus full of fantasy and joy - all in the name of those who heal with humor every day: the CliniClowns.
As every year, the 74th Doctors' Ball also focuses on charity. The net proceeds benefit the work of the CliniClowns, who bring
laughter to hospitals, care homes and psychosocial institutions where it is needed most.
"The Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball is much more than a glamorous social event - it is a strong sign of our social commitment
as a professional association. Especially in times when mental health and holistic care are becoming increasingly important,
we want to use this event to consciously send out a signal for medicine that sees people as a whole. That is why we chose
the CliniClowns, who make a valuable contribution to healthcare - especially for our youngest patients - through laughter
and joie de vivre. The Doctors' Ball is a celebration of encounters, of music - and in its 74th edition in particular: a celebration
of laughter. We cordially invite you to join us in doing good," emphasizes Johannes Steinhart, President of the Vienna Chamber
of Physicians, on the importance of charity at the Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball.
Laughter as medicine:
The Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball as a celebration of joy
Isabella Clara Heissenberger-Mass, ball officer of
the Vienna Medical Doctors' Ball, also emphasizes the socio-political aspect of the charity ball: "As a specialist in paediatrics
and adolescent medicine, I see every day how important emotional support is in the healing process - that's why it's a matter
close to our hearts to focus on this commitment this year. The CliniClowns don't just put a smile on faces - they give comfort,
strength and often also that decisive spark of courage to face life, which we want to celebrate with the 74th Vienna Medical
Doctors' Ball. Supporting the CliniClowns is a commitment to holistic medicine that takes laughter, empathy and hope just
as seriously as diagnostics and therapy. With the Vienna Doctors' Ball, we show anew every year that the well-being of our
patients - especially the youngest ones - is close to our hearts."
"CliniClowns Austria will be celebrating its
35th anniversary in 2026, marking 35 years of clown therapy in Europe. It is therefore a special privilege for us that the
net proceeds of the Doctors' Ball 2026 will be dedicated to the work of CliniClowns Austria in order to ensure continuity
in the care provided by our specially trained team. As pioneers of humor therapy, the CliniClowns have been visiting sick
children and adults as well as geriatric patients since 1991. Every year, 73 CliniClowns regularly visit chronically ill patients
on around 150 wards in hospitals and nursing homes during 1,700 visits, providing hope, cheerfulness and courage to face life
even in difficult and challenging phases of life. We are delighted to use this evening to ring in our anniversary year and
thank the ball committee, visitors and donors for their appreciation of our work. Thank you for making our mission possible,
with the aim of being there for others together," says Eva Radinger, Managing Director of CliniClowns Austria.
The
ball committee promises a ball night full of circus magic and unforgettable moments: With show acts, productions and a ball
program that combines acrobatics, music and dance.
Tickets for the 74th Vienna Doctors' Ball go on sale
in September. It pays to be quick - the ball sells out quickly every year.
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