National Hair Loss Awareness Month shows issue doesn’t just affect men
Owner of Ritzy Rags Wigs & More in College Park working to raise awareness ORLANDO, Fla. – August marks National Hair Loss Awareness Month, a time to spotlight an issue that affects millions of people, especially women. Did you know women make up approximately 40% of hair loss sufferers? Hair loss in women is often overlooked, […]
Ritzy Rags Wigs & More Announces Hair Loss Awareness Month in July
For Immediate Release: May 22, 2025 CONTACT: Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate (407) 443-0241 ritzyragsemail@aol.com Ritzy Rags Wigs & More Announces Hair Loss Awareness Month in July ORLANDO, FL – Ritzy Rags Wigs & More, a beloved local business since 1990, is proud to announce July as Hair Loss Awareness Month—shining a spotlight on the often-overlooked […]
Leigh Shannon considers run for Orlando City Council after Robert Stuart says he will not seek another term
ORLANDO | Florida drag entertainer and small business owner, Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate confirmed May 14 that he plans to meet with exploratory staff to consider a potential run for Orlando’s District 3 commissioner seat after longtime Commissioner Robert Stuart announced that he will not seek another term. “I want to take a moment to […]
College Park business offers free wig giveaway during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ORLANDO, Fla. — Ritzy Rags Wigs and More in College Park is offering free wigs to breast cancer patients throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Monika Koleva was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer last May at the age of 30, despite having no family history of the disease. Advertisement “I got the phone […]
Entertainment icon helps with hair loss
Published: January 24, 2024 at 1:39 AM READ MORE: https://www.clickorlando.com/video/news/2022/06/20/entertainment-icon-/ Tags: News, Orlando Performer, Hair Loss Conditions, Ritzy Rags, Leigh Shannon, Ritzy Rags Wigs, Wigs, Orlando Performer, Leigh Shannon, Ritzy Rags, Ritzy Rags Wigs Orlando performer and small-business owner Leigh Shannon gets results for people with hair loss conditions.
Drag queen donates wigs to cancer patients
https://www.wogx.com/video/1297461 An Orlando comedian and iconic drag queen is using his beauty store to give wigs to cancer patients battling hair loss. Ritzy Rags Wigs and More owner Leigh Shannon wanted to help spread joy to people during what can be a dark time. Posted. October 17, 2023 11:18 pm EDT
Iconic Orlando drag queen donates wigs to cancer patients
An Orlando comedian and iconic drag queen is using his beauty store to give wigs to cancer patients battling hair loss. Ritzy Rags Wigs and More owner Leigh Shannon wanted to help spread joy to people during what can be a dark time.
Shop owner helps breast cancer patients cope with illness, treatment
BY JEFF ALLEN ORANGE UPDATED 2:36 PM ET JAN. 24, 2023 PUBLISHED 1:46 PM ET OCT. 25, 2022 ORLANDO, Fla. — A cancer diagnosis can be scary and change someone’s life forever. What You Need To Know Leigh Shannon owns a local wig shopHis mom died from breast cancerHe’s committed to helping others in their journey to recovery But […]
Leigh Shannon on his health, political career and 46 years in entertainment
Leigh Shannon has been a drag icon in Orlando for decades. After getting his start in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, Shannon — whose real name is Martin Fugate — came to Central Florida and was given his first booking by drag legend Carmella Marcella Garcia at the Parliament House in 1980. Shannon would work […]
Local entertainer advocates for stroke awareness, raises funds for neighborhood cashier’s recovery
Leigh Shannon hosts a regular show at Hamburger Mary’s on Church Street. She returned to the stage shortly after having a small stroke with no one the wiser. (COURTESY OF MARTIN FUGATE) Community means a lot to Martin Fugate. His business, Ritzy Rags Wigs & More, has been part of the Mills 50 and College […]
