Sara Boyle; Peter Kuchar, Tyler Boyle, Meg Kuchar

More than 500 people recently attended the 2016 McGala, an annual fundraising event benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Jacksonville, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a “home away from home” for families who need to be near a hospital for their child’s medical treatment.

Donovin and Allyson Darius; Riona Soni; Linda and Vince Ferrigno; Earl and Amy Evans; Amal Soni

The Mardi Gras-themed event at the Sawgrass Marriott included dinner, dancing, live music and more.

Mark and Stephanie Chesser and Conser Moving Solutions’ guests

The event raised $275,000 for the organization.

Presenting Sponsor Nan and Joe Ferrara and guests

“We are grateful for the community’s generous support and we appreciate everyone who joined us to celebrate our mission as a ‘home away from home’ in the vibrant style of the Big Easy,” said Diane Boyle, Executive Director, RMHC of Jacksonville. “One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event support our mission of providing families of children receiving pediatric medical services in Northeast Florida with the care and assistance they need.”

Mark Lamping and Jacksonville Jaguars’ guests