Overview

• Held on September 28 at Buenos Aires’ Teatro Colón, the gala honored René G. Favaloro and featured host Iván de Pineda with performances by Soledad Pastorutti, Luciano Pereyra and Abel Pintos under Lito Vitale’s direction.
• Organizers said proceeds are designated for 12 ultrasound machines, three aortic counterpulsation balloons, a coagulation system, an X-ray system and an advanced digestive endoscopy unit.
• Coverage reiterated the institution’s five-decade output, citing more than 5,300 transplants, over 61,000 cardiac surgeries, over 490,000 checkups and about 4.7 million outpatient visits.
• Public visibility was high with Susana Giménez serving as gala madrina and attendees including Mirtha Legrand alongside cultural, business, political and health figures.
• Reports noted Fundación Favaloro’s integration into RED BASA, the medical network of Grupo Olmos, and did not provide a final fundraising total.