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.
How Far Would YOU Go if You had a High Risk of Getting Breast Cancer?
Kendall shares her experience with preventive surgeries after testing positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation. She discusses her decision-making process, challenges, and the lack of information for young women facing similar choices. For women like Kendall and Michelle, it’s all about health advocacy and seeking support.
Following Mom’s Lead by Paying it Forward to The Rose
Jennifer Pareya’s support for The Rose spans more than twenty years. It all started with her mom’s breast cancer experience. Jennifer’s mom Judy—another ardent supporter of The Rose—was diagnosed. After beating breast cancer, she insisted on the family giving back. And they’ve done so tenfold.
How One Man Became Houston’s Premiere Auctioneer and one of The Rose’s Best Friends
Renowned auctioneer “Bear” Hebert, a steadfast champion of The Rose for over three decades, shares his journey from early life to his calling in auctioneering, offering a heartfelt reflection with Dorothy on their meeting and his enduring friendship with The Rose, and candidly discusses his family’s experience with breast cancer while providing sage wisdom on supporting a spouse/partner going through breast cancer in this episode.
Shifting Gears From Biker to Breast Cancer Advocate
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.
Healing Hearts and Inspiring Women, A Survivor’s Story
After losing both of her parents, Marva Skinner joined Angels Surviving Cancer. In this episode, you’ll learn how she found a renewed sense of purpose through her involvement. As a breast cancer survivor, Marva’s purpose guides her in navigating others through their breast cancer journey.
Breast Cancer, Through the Eyes of a Son
What happens when your best friend has breast cancer, and that best friend happens to be your mother? Today, you’ll hear the story of Matt Wallace. Matt’s a writer and healthcare IT professional. He’s also the son of The Rose’s COO Jessica Duckworth, who was featured in episode twelve of season one.
How One Woman’s Breast Cancer Battle Led to the Self-Care Movement
During this conversation, Dorothy and Dr. Fitzpatrick talk about the past four years and how they’ve impacted the breast cancer community. He’ll talk about the need for caregivers to embrace self-care and encourages breast cancer patients to engage in self-acceptance.
How this Couple Uses Taekwondo to Knock Out Breast Cancer
Alicia Um says to step out on faith. The 2008 recession left her family broke and a breast cancer diagnosis made matters worse. With nowhere to turn, her husband moved out of state to find work while she underwent treatment, all while raising kids. During this conversation, you’ll hear from both Alicia and her husband. They dive deep into their faith, the importance of staying positive, and how their taekwondo gym is inspiring young children to pay it forward to The Rose.
