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Celine Dion made her first public appearance since her comeback performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday (October 23) at the City of Hope’s 2024 Spirit of Life Gala.
According to Page Six, the "My Heart Will Go On" hitmaker, who was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome nearly two years ago and has been very open about battling the painful condition, was tasked with presenting the Spirit of Life Award at the event, and delivered a touching speech regarding the importance of the campaign and the help it's medical advances provide to people in need of treatment.
"It provides care to people in their greatest time of need at the most difficult and challenging moment of their lives. That is so important. It provides the most precious ingredient, it provides hope. And I know how important that is."
She continued:
"I know that in our wonderful lives, filled with family and joy and love, we can also be presented with tremendous challenges, with great tests about faith and strength. To many of us who experience this at some point, what a joy it is to come together with everyone in this room tonight to do everything in our power to help spread this great gift of hope."
Dion has no upcoming performances scheduled as she continues to navigate life with Stiff Person Syndrome with resilience and strength.
Watch the iconic songstress deliver her heartfelt speech at the City of Hope’s 2024 Spirit of Life Gala (via Access Hollywood on YouTube) below.