On October 6, the iconic Belmond Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro will host a memorable evening: the 2025 Pequeno Príncipe Gala. Now in its 16th edition, the event brings together some of Brazil’s most renowned culinary figures in support of a noble cause — raising funds for the healthcare and research initiatives of the Pequeno Príncipe Hospital, the largest and most complete pediatric hospital in Brazil.

This year’s dinner will be crafted by five chefs who exemplify the excellence of Brazilian cuisine: Claude Troisgros, the event’s patron, alongside Roberta Sudbrack, Helena Rizzo, Jessica Trindade, and Wellington Barcellos. Together, they will create a one-of-a-kind culinary experience where flavor and solidarity go hand in hand.

Hosted by Giovanna Ewbank and Bruno Gagliasso, the event will also feature special tributes. Model and influencer Daniella Sarahyba Klabin will be honored for her dedication to social causes, and Dr. José Sampaio Neto — surgeon and head of the Liver Transplantation Service at Pequeno Príncipe Hospital — will be recognized for his impactful scientific work.

The co-chair of the event is philanthropist Daniele Giacomazzi Behring, joined by philanthropic investor Amalia Spinardi Thompson Motta — both long-standing partners of the cause. Learn more about this subject in the main article of the 2025 July edition of the Pequeno Príncipe News.

In this newsletter edition, you will also check the articles below. Click on the links to read the full length texts.

• Pequeno Príncipe becomes the first healthcare institution in Brazil to acquire biodiversity credits. With this unprecedented initiative, the philanthropic organization positions itself as a leader in promoting this new and strategic market for nature conservation within national territory. The initial acquisition covers one-third of the institution’s estimated credit needs: 5,000 units were purchased, with an investment of US$ 15,000.
• 50th transplant marks Pequeno Príncipe’s excellence in pediatric cardiology. This historic milestone not only signifies the victory of a child who can now fulfill her dream of riding a bike in the park — the patient Júlia Teixeira, who underwent the institution’s 50th pediatric heart transplant —, but also the Pequeno Príncipe’s ongoing commitment to life.
• Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute director joins international editorial board on immunity. The physician Carolina Prando, director of Translational Medicine at the Institute, has joined the editorial board of the Journal of Human Immunity (JHI). Carolina is the only Brazilian to serve on the board and will represent in it the Latin American Society for Immunodeficiencies (LASID).