The Survivor Who Turned Tennis into a Lifeline for The Rose
Claire Goosey is a twenty-two year breast cancer survivor. Through Serve Up a Cure, she and her tennis buddies raise money for the women of The Rose. And they’ve raised a lot of it. During this episode, Dorothy and Claire discuss her journey to survivorship, her family history, and how she found a unique opportunity to combine her love of tennis with breast cancer advocacy. In fact, Claire loves tennis so much she played while wearing her wig and infusion pack!
Third Party Fundraising: Impact and Success Stories
Shannon McNair and LaTonya Perez join Dorothy to talk about all the ways The Rose paint October pink with third-party fundraising events. These activities raise crucial funds for the uninsured and they bring communities together in support of the cause. Whether it’s a taekwondo event, a fit nation workout, or a unique taco fundraiser, every contribution counts.
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.
Celebrating 35 Years of Shrimp and Support
The following is a mashup of community partners, sponsors, and people whose lives have been directly impacted by The Rose. You’ll hear why sponsors like HEB support The Shrimp Boil, why The Celanese Foundation teamed up with The Rose for the first time, why one volunteer continues to cook, and how one man’s wife was directly impacted by our work.
A Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor’s Sweet Contribution to The Rose
Meet Sharon Cho, a two-time breast cancer survivor and head of the dessert table at The Shrimp Boil. Sharon has been a part of the Shrimp Boil since 1998, baking countless delectable treats like the bestselling pineapple upside-down cakes.
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.
Live From Booze & Boobs, Meet Some of Our Supporters
Booze and Boobs is our largest third party fundraising event. Event organizers Star Hand, who you heard in episode thirty, and Chloe DiLiao raise more and more funds every year. And for that we’re grateful. That’s because third party funds can be dispersed without restrictions, which means we can reach more women. During this powerful mashup episode, you’ll hear from Chloe, and survivors-turned-supporters of The Rose. They’ll share their personal stories, and why it’s important to them to help the women in our lives.
How Her Mother’s Cancer Battle Inspired a Life Changing Nonprofit
Cortney Cole-Hall is a true renaissance woman. From corporate executive to real estate mogul, she’s enjoyed much success. But the loss of her mother inspired something that has saved Houston area women from debt collectors. And homelessness. She founded Pink Door Nonprofit because she didn’t want women to experience what her mom had to endure: trouble paying bills.
She Played Tennis While Fighting Breast Cancer and Now She Raises Money for The Rose
Claire Goosey, a 22-year breast cancer survivor, joins Dorothy to discuss her survivorship journey, family history, and how she uniquely merged her passion for tennis with breast cancer advocacy, even playing with her wig and infusion pack on.
She Puts the FUN in Fundraising
Star Hand, a master at organizing fundraisers that have generated substantial support for women, shares her passion for community involvement, her successful ten-day fundraiser efforts, and valuable advice for those looking to initiate their own fundraising endeavors in this episode.
