Annual Red Rose Ball was ‘some enchanted evening’

Posted on March 5, 2017 By Editor Social Events

The 36th Annual Red Rose Ball, themed “Champagne in the Enchanted Garden,” was hosted by the St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation Feb. 3 at the Jacksonville Marriott at Southpoint.

The enchanted evening of black tie and gowns featured a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing to music by The RiverTown Band, as well as a silent auction and a live auction hosted by Charlene Shirk. Honorary chair was Betsy Lovett; co-chairs were Betsy and Steven Siegel, M.D., Nanette and David McInnes, M.D., and Paula and Michael Phelan, M.D.

Each year, the Red Rose Ball raises money to continue the Mission to serve the sick and the poor in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. This year, the event raised more than $350,000 and all proceeds will benefit the St. Vincent’s pulmonary program, for early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.