May 2026 marked the 10th anniversary of the Hats and Henna High Tea fundraising event for The Rose. Organized by two-time cancer survivor Ashma Khanani-Moosa, the event raised $60,000 to help uninsured women in our communities access life-saving breast health services and navigation into treatment. More than $300,000 has been raised for The Rose by the Tea over the last decade.
This year’s Tea featured a Women’s Empowerment Marketplace, where guests supported local women-owned shops and enjoyed an assortment of teas, sandwiches, and treats.
Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder and recently retired CEO of The Rose, was honored for dedicating the past forty years of her life to advocating for women’s breast health and championing access to care for all.
Hats and Henna High Tea Chair, Sami Khaleeq, FRSA, CHTI – Commissioner, City of Houston Planning and Development and Guest Speaker, Dr. Abdul R. Moosa, physician, educator, and humanitarian made this year’s event especially successful.
The 2026 Tea was made possible in part by the support of Omega RCM Solutions, Dr. Yasmeen Qureshi, HEB, and Rahma Worldwide.
To learn more about Ashma and the Tea, listen to her on The Rose’s podcast, Let’s Talk About Your Breasts ®.
To schedule a media interview with any member of The Rose, please contact Ivis Batista at 978-885-7306 or email [email protected]. For more information, or to donate or volunteer, please visit www.therose.org.
About The Rose
Since 1986, The Rose has provided a full range of breast health services to more than one million patients. Its mission is to save lives through quality breast health services, advocacy and access to care for all. As one of 12 ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Centers in Houston, The Rose is led by Fellowship trained physicians and its nationally recognized Patient Navigation Program ensures access to treatment and a continuum of care for all women. As a major part of Southeast Texas’ Healthcare Safety Net, The Rose is a strong advocate for access to care. Annually, The Rose provides direct medical services to 40,000 insured and uninsured patients. Two Houston-based comprehensive Diagnostic Centers and a fleet of Mobile Mammography Coaches provide services to women throughout 45 counties in Southeast Texas.
