Royal Ball Celebrates 40 Years and 5,000th Dream
We celebrated three monumental milestones during our 40th Anniversary Royal Ball on Friday, January 17, 2025: 40 years of service on the First Coast, achieving our $1 million fundraising goal and granting our 5,000th dream.
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Guests stepped through the grand entrance of TPC Sawgrass, they were transported into a royal ball setting—complete with elegant décor, shimmering chandeliers, and music that echoed the timeless charm of a fairytale celebration. The evening honored past and current dream recipients, community partners and celebrated our rich history and future filled with more dreams to be granted.
Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship, joined us at the gala and assisted us in announcing our 5,000th dream. 10-year-old Dreamer John Bertram Lancaster from St. Simons Island, Georgia was surprised with a trip to Lake Tahoe, California for his Snow Dream, which is being sponsored by THE PLAYERS Championship.
A special thank you to our Royal Ball Executive Cabinet led by Joe Nackashi and the Royal Ball Host Committee led by Jeff and Kara Terwilliger for their unwavering support in planning a magical night.







