Meet Our Shrimp Boil Emcee Freddy Cruz

Freddy Cruz

What does it take to bring a community together year after year? There’s an event that started with a simple idea, and now supports so many who need help.

Grab Your Boots and Bling, Get Ready for Shrimp Boil 2025

Shannon

What does it take to keep a community event running strong for thirty-six years?Maybe you’ve heard about the Shrimp Boil, or maybe this is the first time it’s on your radar. Shannon McNair is here to walk us through everything you need to know.

Celebrating 35 Years of Shrimp and Support

Shrimp Boil 2024 Logo

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.

Uninsured but Not Alone: A Woman’s Gratitude for The Rose

Judy Pareya

Judy Pareya is a breast cancer survivor and dedicated volunteer at The Rose. She joins Dorothy to share her powerful story, emphasizing the life-saving importance of early detection. Judy’s experience underscores the vital role The Rose plays in providing care for uninsured women.

We Challenge You to Outbid THIS GUY at The Shrimp Boil

Pat McDavid

Pat McDavid, affectionately known as “Sunshine,” has supported The Rose for years. For close to ten years, Pat has attended our annual Shrimp Bowl. And without fail, he gets the crowd going with the raising of his live auction paddle