Breast Cancer Awareness: Paint October Pink with The Rose
October is a pivotal time for the Rose, a breast cancer organization that emphasizes both awareness and action. With the theme “Thank you for being a friend,” we encourage you and the women in your life to schedule mammograms and support others. This month is about fostering community and providing vital aid.
Riding on Hope: How a Motorcycle Challenge Raised Money for The Rose
Fundraising Manager Shannon McNair sat down with Mike Hazelrigs to discuss his ten thousand mile motorcycle ride across America for The Rose. Shannon emphasizes that fundraising for The Rose helps provide essential medical services, and it’s crucial for supporting those in need. Mike highlighted the significance of proper fund usage and The Rose’s transparency in managing donations.
Turning Grief into Advocacy
This episode stresses the importance of communication within families about serious illnesses, as Brooke Baugh shares her own experience with her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis.
One Woman’s Gratitude: Ginger’s Story of Survival and Service
Ginger Clark shares her personal journey battling breast cancer. Despite the challenges, she expresses gratitude and highlights the importance of early detection through regular mammograms. The episode also delves into rural healthcare issues, emphasizing the struggles small hospitals face in providing adequate services. Ginger speaks to Dorothy about healthcare access, particularly for uninsured women, and the complexity of reconstructive surgery decisions.
How Faith, Community, and Early Detection Make a Difference in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Nancy Strohmer shares her story about beating Stage 2 breast cancer, caught during an annual mammogram. This experience inspired her mission to help others by bringing awareness to breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection for better outcomes and ensuring resources are available to those impacted by health crises.
Supporting a Spouse through Breast Cancer: Bill Boyce’s Story
After practicing law for 18 years, Bill Boyce served as a justice on the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston for 11 years. Bill has argued more than 60 cases in appellate courts throughout Texas and across the country, including the United States Supreme Court.
Angels in My Life: Russanne’s Unforgettable Year
In 2000, Russanne Kelley received a life-threatening medical diagnosis. Faced with a difficult path of treatment, she also must navigate a divorce, three moves, her son’s deployment to Iraq and the death of her beloved canine companion.
The Road Less Traveled: From Biker to Breast Health Champion
Mike Hazelrigs takes us on a ride through his life as a biker and his profound involvement with The Rose and Bikers Against Breast Cancer. With candor, he shares the story of meeting his fiancé Kathy, who was diagnosed with cancer, and the challenges they faced together as a couple.
Perseverance and Positivity, A Boxer’s Take on Breast Cancer
During this conversation, I got to speak with The Rose’s security guard—and boxer—Shane Evans. Shane’s been providing security for our Featherwood location for the past few years and he brings a unique perspective to the show.
How a Family History Influenced Her Decision to Have a Prophylactic Mastectomy
Rachel Evans made one of the most difficult choices a woman could make. She chose to undergo a mastectomy due to a positive BRCA1 gene mutation. During this episode, Dorothy and Rachel talk about the emotional and physical challenges of the surgery and the impact it had on her femininity and ability to breastfeed.
