Third Party Fundraising: Impact and Success Stories

LaTonya Perez and Shannon McNair

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.

Turning Grief into Advocacy

Brooke Baugh

This episode stresses the importance of communication within families about serious illnesses, as Brooke Baugh shares her own experience with her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Supporting a Spouse through Breast Cancer: Bill Boyce’s Story

Bill Boyce

After practicing law for 18 years, Bill Boyce served as a justice on the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston for 11 years. Bill has argued more than 60 cases in appellate courts throughout Texas and across the country, including the United States Supreme Court.

Essential Tips for Breast Cancer Treatment

Mike Hazelrigs and Kathy Stevens with Dorothy Gibbons

Mike is riding so others can live. Today Mike Hazelrigs and his fiancé Kathy Stevens share what it means to face metastatic breast cancer after years of treatment. Theirs is a true love story amid real-life adversity and hardships. Mike is taking their story to a new level as he rides in the historic Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge TM, a 10,000-mile trek, crisscrossing the United States and Canada, in honor of Kathy and to raise funds for the women of The Rose.

Angels in My Life: Russanne’s Unforgettable Year

Russanne Kelley

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.

Friendship in the Face of Breast Cancer

Ronnie Haggerty

Today, Dorothy is joined by Ronnie Hagerty, a board member who shares her experience in the nonprofit sector. Ronnie emphasizes the need for nonprofits to operate using best business practices and highlights the misconception that nonprofits don’t need money.

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.

The Power of Gratitude: A Woman’s Positive Attitude Throughout Her Cancer Battle

Joanne Patterson

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.