Houston, TX, June 10, 2015 – On Saturday July 25, 2015, The Rose will host its 26th Annual Shrimp Boil from 4pm-8pm at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77507. This years event promises to continue its tradition of lei’s, shrimp and fun! The Rose, is a non-profit organization, offering advanced breast cancer screenings, diagnostic services, and access to treatment. The Rose uniquely meets the needs of both insured and uninsured women.
Attendees of the 26th Annual Shrimp Boil will be treated to plates of shrimp with “all the fixin’s,” prepared by the Lite House Cooking team led by committee member Mark Meeker, a variety of desserts donated by volunteers, live music by the Grateful Geezers, a kids zone sponsored by Associated Credit Union of Texas, and a live & silent auction.
Funds raised by the Shrimp Boil support all the programs offered by The Rose, breast cancer screening and diagnostics, patient navigation, education and support.
“Our Annual Shrimp Boil is like a huge family reunion! You can really feel the sense of community and kindness of everyone involved. Some folks have been with us for decades,” said CEO & Co-Founder Dorothy Gibbons. “We started this event over 25 years ago with only a handful of people. Today the Shrimp Boil continues to rely on volunteers from the community, nearly 200 people who share a common goal and who genuinely care about others.”
Tickets are available for $25/adults and $10/children at www.therose.org. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Donations will directly support the important breast health care opportunities that The Rose provides all women, regardless of their ability to pay.
To learn more about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities for the 26th Annual Shrimp Boil or to register, call 281-464-5165, email [email protected], or visit www.therose.org. Jump into the conversation using the hashtag #TheRoseShrimpBoil
About The Rose:
The Rose is the leader in Southeast Texas’ breast health care, providing access to care in 35 counties. Since its launch in 1986, The Rose has provided access to high quality breast health care to all women, regardless of their ability to pay. Services offered by The Rose are available to the uninsured through many sponsorship programs. The Rose has on-site, Board Certified physicians, advanced digital technology and patient navigation to ensure a continuum of care.
