Press Releases

Montgomery County Community Foundation and The Rose Help Uninsured Women Receive Healthcare
Houston, TX – February 10, 2025, The Rose, a leading nonprofit breast healthcare organization in Southeast Texas, is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,300 grant from the Montgomery County Community Foundation. This generous funding will enhance access to breast health screenings and diagnostic services for low-income, uninsured women in

The Rose Secures $2.5 Million CPRIT Grant to Expand Life-Saving Breast Cancer Prevention Services to Women in Rural Texas
Houston, TX – January 27, 2025 The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has awarded The Rose a $2.5 million prevention grant as part of CPRIT’s latest funding cycle. “This is an exceptional day for The Rose and the women we serve,” said Jessica Duckworth, Chief Operating Officer of The Rose and Principal Investigator

The Rose Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Stories of Friendship and Survival
Houston, TX – “Thank You for Being a Friend” is the message from The Rose this October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What does it mean to be a true friend—to yourself and others- in the fight against breast cancer? It means being good to yourself and reminding friends and

The Rose Welcomes New Board President Shannon Wiesedeppe and Member Elise Neal
HOUSTON, TX – The Rose is excited to announce the selection of Shannon Wiesedeppe as President of its Board of Directors. Shannon is Assistant Vice President of Training & Instructional Design at SitusAMC and is a longtime supporter of The Rose, joining the Board in 2018. “Women’s healthcare is a particularly

The Rose Raises More Than $176,000 During 35th Annual Shrimp Boil with 80’s Themed Extravaganza
PASADENA, TX – The Rose a leading non-profit breast health organization in Southeast Texas, is thrilled to announce the success of its 35th Annual Shrimp Boil fundraiser, held on Saturday, June 22 at the Pasadena Convention Center. More than 600 attendees gathered for the event presented by the Bill and Helen

The Rose Named 2024 Non-Profit of the Year by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
HOUSTON, TX (February 29, 2024) – The Rose was recently named the 2024 Non-Profit of the Year by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. The Rose was selected for its excellence and continued commitment to providing high quality breast healthcare to all women and men, regardless of their ability to pay for

The Rose Awarded Funds from the Montgomery County Community Foundation
HOUSTON, TX (January 31, 2024) – The Rose was recently awarded a grant from the Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF) for $5,200. The MCCF funding will support The Rose’s commitment to providing screenings and diagnostic services for Montgomery County patients during the fiscal year 2024, including access to treatment for the