The Power of Gratitude: A Woman’s Positive Attitude Throughout Her Cancer Battle
Joanne shares her deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with stage four breast cancer.
Despite the gravity of her diagnosis, Joanne stayed positive. In her darkest moments, Joanne found solace and support from The Rose, which had a profound impact not only on Joanne but also on her daughter, providing them with the strength to navigate this difficult path together.
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.
Uninsured but Not Alone: A Woman’s Gratitude for The Rose
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.
“Dying was not an Option,” a Survivor’s Story
Linda Petticrew is one determined woman. She’s worked hard and many long hours to build a successful career as an Executive Assistant to some of the top CEO’s in the city. But her real strength tenacity was when she faced breast cancer, not once but twice. Diagnosed at a young age, she fought and won her battle and then twenty years later had to fight it again.
She survived breast cancer AND domestic violence
She survived breast cancer and domestic violence. Despite the worst of circumstances, Vanessa Jackson’s spirit remained unbroken. And today, we hear her story.
An Afternoon That Changed Her Life
During this conversation, Ana Henriquez discusses the challenges she faced as an uninsured patient, and how The Rose provided invaluable support in guiding her through the complex insurance process. With raw honesty, she dives into emotional toll of losing her hair and the unwavering love and encouragement she received from her husband and family.
She Beat Breast Cancer, Now She’s Paying it Forward to The Rose
The Rose’s annual Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon happens on March 27th. This year’s honoree is Nancy Craig. Nancy joins Dorothy to discuss her role and share why it’s important to her to spread The Rose’s mission. She shares her personal experience with breast cancer, including early detection and treatment.
Raising Boys and Beating Breast Cancer
In honor of Black History Month, we’ll revisit the story of Lorraine Fox. Breast cancer stole her sister and threatened to take her life as well. But she stood up and fought. Dorothy and Lorraine talk about the grit that helped her navigate a breast cancer diagnosis while raising her two-year old son and five-year old nephew.
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 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.
