Brains Get Famous EVENTS
Brains Get Famous Celebrates Its First Charity Awards Gala
Madrid, December 18th.
On December 12, 2023, the first gala/concert and awards ceremony of the NGO Brains Get Famous took place in Madrid, at NH Casino de Madrid, Calle Alcalá 15.
The gala was hosted by filmmaker María de Kannon Clè, President of the NGO, and Italian neurosurgeon Dr. Christian Brogna, Medical and Scientific Director of the organization.
Among the awardees:
Enrique Sarasola, entrepreneur, President and founder of "Room Mate".
Fran Mohíno, multidisciplinary artist and patron of the NGO.
Garry Christian, singer and lead vocalist of the British band "The Christians".
Hugo Rovira, CEO of NH Hotels.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid.
Javier Angulo, journalist and former Director of the "Seminci Film Festival".Jesús Álvarez, journalist.
Isabel Martín Monzón, neuropsychologist.
Jesús Martín Fernández, Spanish neurosurgeon.
Jordi Ballart, Mayor of Terrassa.
Manuel Plaza, doctor at "Clínica Maribel Yébenes".
Miguel Fernández-Palacios, Ambassador of Spain to Italy.
Quirino Ordaz, Ambassador of Mexico to Spain.
José Manuel Marcos, President of the NGO "Todos contra el DIPG".
Javier Linares, entrepreneur.
Posthumous tribute:
At this first Brains Get Famous Gala, a posthumous tribute was paid to artist and designer David Delfín, who passed away due to a brain tumor.
The tribute to David Delfín was attended by gallery owners and friends of the NGO, Topacio Fresh and her husband, Israel.
The event also brought together prominent figures from the worlds of culture, art, and society, including Susana Griso, Íñigo Afán, Gabino Diego, Richy Castellanos, Eloy Martín de la Pera, Aranza Garrido, Antonio Pascual, Irinni Fournier, Ángel Blasco, Ciro González-Mohíno, Antonio Escobar, Igor Fioravanti, and Carlos Marrero, among others.
The gala featured a charity performance by filmmaker and singer Javier Elorrieta and flamenco guitarist Andrea Salcedo.
Press Coverage:
The gala received wide press coverage across national, regional, cultural, business, and digital media outlets in Spain.
Cities Around the World Light Up in Light Blue
Cities and landmarks around the world join Brains Get Famous by lighting up in blue light in honor of brain tumor patients, raise awareness, and give visibility to their reality.
Oviedo Shines Its Light blue
2024/2025
Thanks to the generous support of Oviedo’s Mayor, Alfredo Canteli, and his remarkable team, the city has joined Brains Get Famous in its campaign to have October 14 officially proclaimed the Global Day to Honor Brain Tumor Patients.
As part of this commitment, Oviedo City Hall was illuminated on October 14, 2024, followed by the Campoamor Theatre on October 14, 2025, shining a light in honor of brain tumor patients and in support of BGF’s international petition.
Seville
Shines
in Light Blue
2023/2024/2025
Seville joined Brains Get Famous’ international illumination campaign since 2023, with the collaboration of BGF Ambassador Andrés Melero, helping shine a light in honor of brain tumor patients.
Madrid
shines again in light blue
2024/2025
Madrid shines its light again as part of Brains Get Famous’ international illumination campaign, lighting up in light blue in 2024 and 2025 to stand with brain tumor patients and give visibility to their reality around the world..
Madrid illuminated in light blue once again as part of Brains Get Famous’ international campaign to honor with brain tumor patients and raise global awareness.
The image shows María de Kannon Clè, founder and President of Brains Get Famous, in front of one of Madrid’s institutional buildings illuminated in light blue.
SHINE YOUR LIGHT
2023
Almería
Shines in Light Blue
Since 2023
Press coverage from Almería highlighting the city’s participation in Brains Get Famous’ international blue illumination campaign in honor of brain tumor patients.
Madrid lighting
October 14, 2022
Zaragoza DKV tower Lighting
Press Coverage
Read the media coverage about the DKV Tower lighting in Zaragoza in honor of brain tumor patients.
Málaga lighting
October 14, 2021 / 2022/2023/2024/2025
México lighting
August 14, 2022
Mexico City Shines in Light Blue, Supporting BGF
Mexico City has joined Brains Get Famous’ international illumination campaign by lighting up the Monument to the Revolution in support of the organization and its mission to raise awareness of brain tumors.
The Government of Mexico City illuminated the Monument to the Revolution at the request of María de Kannon Clè, founder and President of Brains Get Famous, with the aim of supporting BGF’s campaign to proclaim October 14 as the World Day in Honor of Brain Tumor Patients.
Since 2023, Mexico City has continued to support this international campaign by lighting up on October 14, standing with brain tumor patients and helping give global visibility to their reality.
The proclamation request was submitted to the United Nations and the European Parliament by Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, María de Kannon Clè, and their respective NGOs, Mission Brain and Brains Get Famous.
It’s your turn to set the rules. Shine your light. Join us.
Brains Get Famous and Mission Brain invite people and cities around the world to shine a light in honor of those affected by brain tumors.
Join the global movement and help us bring visibility to the brain tumor community.