Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research, Inc., Masquerade Ball

The gala event on March 23 at the Circle Square Cultural Center featured entertainment, dining and lots of fun guessing who was behind each mask. The nonprofit, all volunteer group raises money that helps support educational programs and activities that promote, enhance and further cancer research and education on a local and regional level. This year’s guest speaker was Lisa Niemi Swayze, the widow of Patrick Swazye. She is an author, dancer and actress. In 2011, she was honored with the title of Dame and invested in the Royal Order of Francis the 1st for her work on behalf of pancreatic cancer.

Posted in Insider, Marion Features, Social Scene

Share this post

[fbcomments]

What's New at Ocala Style

A Mix of Cultures in Clay

Stone tools can tell us a lot about our ancestors...

Spring Festival Time

If you have spring fever, here are three gardening events...

Alabama Takeover (AKA fraud!)

I was trying to pump gas the first time my identity...

Ocala Cooks | Capt. Joe Talley

Capt. Joe Talley is a 25-year Ocala Fire Rescue veteran...

Ocala Cooks | Elijah Rushing

Elijah Rushing is a firefighter/paramedic with Ocala Fire Rescue. He...

Ocala Cooks | Randy Walton

Randy Walton is a 24-year firefighter/paramedic/engineer with Marion County Fire...