Our Annual Signature Event
Sponsorship Opportunities
Ocala Royal Dames is deeply grateful for the generous support from businesses through corporate sponsorships that strengthen our mission. If you would like to explore opportunities to sponsor our organization, please click here for more information.
40th Anniversary Gala
Join us for what promises to be our most spectacular event yet and celebrate this milestone with us. For 40 years, we have been dedicated to raising funds, increasing awareness, and providing vital education about cancer. Support our gala by purchasing your tickets today.
Other Ways To Support Us
You are invited to take advantage of the unique opportunity to purchase program ads while also participating in our thrilling silent auction, which will showcase an exclusive Live Auction Item - an exquisite vacation home that promises luxury and relaxation.
40th Anniversary Celebration
Join as we celebrate this milestone at what promises to be our most spectacular event yet.
April 17th @5:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dear Community Donor,
The Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. We proudly support researchers at the University of Florida Cancer Institute in Gainesville and Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
Much of the funding we provide serves as seed money, allowing researchers to pursue innovative ideas and secure larger grants that might otherwise be unavailable to them. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors, the Ocala Royal Dames has contributed more than $4.4 million to cancer research.
In addition to supporting research, the Ocala Royal Dames partners with the College of Central Florida (CF) to provide educational programs and support Shop Talk, a free community outreach program. Shop Talk features physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who share valuable information about cancer prevention, treatment, and wellness in a relaxed setting that encourages questions and discussion.
We need sponsors like you to help us continue funding groundbreaking research that we hope will one day lead to a cure for cancer.
As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we invite you to become a sponsor and join us in this important mission. Please support our Annual Signature Event on April 17, 2027, at the Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
"Every dollar raised stays close to home by supporting cancer research and education that benefits our families, friends, and community."
Warmest Regards,
Event Chairs
Kitty Barnette & Nancy Porter
Co-Chairs, 40th Anniversary Gala
Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research, Inc.
