Strong Women, Stronger Communities: Healing Together with Megan Owen
Leadership in healthcare starts with community and support—just ask CLS CEO Megan Owen, who stepped out of retirement to lead, connect, and put access to care at the center of her work.
Mission Moments: Stories of Courage and Connection at The Rose
Support comes to life at the “Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon,” where advocates, survivors, board members, and friends stand shoulder to shoulder for women’s health in the community.
Luncheon Lessons: Stories That Inspire Hope (and Change)
The Rose stands strong because of supporters who gather each year for the “Everything is Coming Up Roses Luncheon,” celebrating survivors, donors, and advocates who drive the mission forward.
Why I Chose Surgery Before Cancer Knocked-One Woman’s Bold Leap
Alice Anne Dodge met breast cancer head-on—caring for family, making tough choices, and giving back as a veterinarian and board member at The Rose.
Krispy Kremes and Wigs: Finding Sweetness in the Breast Cancer Storm
For Michelle Meisner, surviving breast cancer twice led to a new purpose and a drive to give back. You’ll hear how her journey brought her to the Rose and inspired her.
A Phobia of Needles Kept Her from Seeing a Doctor About the Lump in Her Breast
Valerie McDaniels’ story of discovering a lump in her breast and delaying medical attention due to a phobia, quickly escalated to a life-or-death struggle. She tells Dorothy how a cruise in December 2023 revealed the critical nature of her condition when the mass burst, forcing her to seek urgent care. Ultimately, the support of her family and faith empowered Valerie to confront her fears and undergo the necessary exams and eventual treatments for breast cancer.
Friday Night Lights, Pink Ribbons: Tiffany Tatum’s Playbook for Change at Alief ISD
Tiffany Tatum is an educator who turned her own experience with The Rose’s mobile mammogram coach into a movement at Alief ISD. She’s helped raise thousands of dollars and connected hundreds of families to breast health services.
Coping with Grief and Leading with Purpose: A Daughter’s Journey
Melissa Greggs, inspired by her mother Dr. Jenny Bennett’s legacy, now serves as acting director of Reconstruction of a Survivor.
Integrating Spirituality Into Healthcare: A Houston-Based Approach
After losing her brother, Leah Adams left a global business career to serve as Vice President of Engagement at Houston’s Institute for Spirituality and Health. Her path is one of resilience and connection—turning grief into a mission to help others heal.
Faith and Healing: Surviving Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Becca Johnson
Becca Johnson shares the sequence of events that led to her breast cancer diagnosis and what happened next. Initial mammograms and consultations showed no clear issues, but persistent symptoms led Becca to push for further testing. When the diagnosis came, she documented every detail and sought support from medical staff and loved ones.