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Jose Carreras Gala: Raising Funds for the Battle Against Leukemia

José Carreras, renowned opera singer, is leading a 30th collection drive for his leukemia foundation through a televised gala. This event will be held live in Leipzig and air on MDR at 8:15 p.m. on December 12th. Presenters Stephanie Müller-Spirra and Sven Lorig will host the show with...

The Spanish star tenor José Carreras will be on stage during the 29th José Carreras Gala.
The Spanish star tenor José Carreras will be on stage during the 29th José Carreras Gala.

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"I could've never imagined being at such a fabulous gala celebration. Huge gratitude to our supporters for making this happen," Carreras remarked in a statement.

José Carreras found out he had leukemia back in 1987. After beaten the disease, he created his own foundation in the late 90s. Since then, the foundation has been funding scientific research, infrastructure, and social projects to fight leukemia. The organizers say over 245 million euros have been gathered in the past almost thirty years.

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Stephanie Müller-Spirra, a renowned figure in Saxony's media landscape, gracefully hosted the gala event. The event saw a fusion of People from different walks of life gathering under one roof, all with the common goal of supporting José Carreras' foundation. The stars of the television industry shone brightly, lending their support to the cause against Leukemia. Carreras, a survivor of the disease, was moved by the generosity of the audience, expressing his gratitude for the record-breaking 245 million euros in donations gathered over nearly three decades. These funds have been instrumental in funding scientific research, infrastructure, and social projects in Germany, spearheaded by Carreras' foundation. The impact of this foundation, led by Carreras and supported by many, has reached far and wide, bringing hope and healing in the fight against Leukemia, a disease that once threatened the life of one of its most prominent advocates.

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