This time last year…
This time last year, we had not yet experienced the “great flood” at the Featherwood office, or even seen the heroic actions of the staff, or spent weeks moving people, furniture, files…things.
This time last year, some of us could still hug a husband, mother, father, friend…the list is endless of the people who were with us last year…loved ones were finishing their time here on Earth and were preparing to go “home.”
This time last year, some of us were working at other jobs and had never even heard about The Rose. Others of us were in different jobs at The Rose.
This time last year, the move of the Joan Gordon Center seemed a long way off. This time last year, there wasn’t a ROSE sign on one of the busiest highways in Houston.
This time last year, digital imaging was still this vague, much talked about “thing” that involved lots of meetings and yet was not quite real.
This time last year, babies were just starting to grow inside their mothers’ bodies and mothers were dreaming of their futures.
This time last year, no one gave a thought about Channel 2, or month-long commercials and phone banks. Who would ever have envisioned The Rose becoming a household name almost overnight?
This time last year, no one heard of Plain State Jail.
This time last year, 300 women did not know they had breast cancer or that their lives would never be the same again.
This time last year, they would never have known how incredibly important a phone call, a pathology report, a consultation with a physician would be…how incredibly important another day of life would become. For most of them, their very survival depended on what you were doing at The Rose.
We all have a relationship with time. We never seem to have enough time; we ask where did the time go? We marvel at how time flies. We try to stop time or hurry time.
As our oldest living volunteer, Helen Perry, often reminds me: “Saying ‘I do not have enough time’ is not a statement of fact but a judgment of value.”
We all choose how we spend time, who we spend it with, how much time we give and take, when we use it wisely and when we do not.
As we enter 2010, imagine looking back next December. What time did you make special? What time did you give your family and friends? Most importantly, what time did you give to yourself?
My wish for you this Holiday Season is that next year, when you look back, you will be pleased with how you spent this precious gift called Time.
Dorothy
December 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Sponsored Patient Holiday Party
2009 proved to be a challenging year for uninsured women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, these women are getting the best quality care despite their inability to pay for services at The Rose, Houston’s leading non-profit breast cancer organization. Not only does The Rose care for the physical health of their patients and their families, they also understand the importance of emotional health in the process of their recovery. As such, hundreds of toys for children ranging from one year to eighteen were personally delivered by Santa himself at The Rose’s 9th Annual Sponsored Patient Christmas Party, ensuring that the children who are affected by this illness have the best Christmas possible!
Special thanks to : Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates; Iron Mountain; Casa Ole’; Richard Portrait Artist; Esther J. Krawietz & Friends; Security Finance; Clay’s Greenhouses, Weimer, Texas; Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure; Vista Bank Texas; George Phillips Construction; Hi Tech Electric Inc.; University of Houston Women’s Basketball; UH Pep Band, UH Dolls; UH Cheerleaders; John and Melissa Zapp, Dr. Dixie Melillo, Dr. Ward Parsons, Texas Citizens Bank; Myrleen Knott; Bob Domec; Corkey Turner; Jim Fryer; Josie Lightfoot; Dr. Sunny Hatch; Dr. Melissa Joyner and countless Rose staff members.
Special thanks to : Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates; Iron Mountain; Casa Ole’; Richard Portrait Artist; Esther J. Krawietz & Friends; Security Finance; Clay’s Greenhouses, Weimer, Texas; Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure; Vista Bank Texas; George Phillips Construction; Hi Tech Electric Inc.; University of Houston Women’s Basketball; UH Pep Band, UH Dolls; UH Cheerleaders; John and Melissa Zapp, Dr. Dixie Melillo, Dr. Ward Parsons, Texas Citizens Bank; Myrleen Knott; Bob Domec; Corkey Turner; Jim Fryer; Josie Lightfoot; Dr. Sunny Hatch; Dr. Melissa Joyner and countless Rose staff members.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
New Guidelines Could Reverse Decline in Mortality Rates
Experts at The Rose strongly believe that newly revised U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for breast cancer screening could reverse the decline in breast cancer morbidity and mortality, causing undue suffering to women facing breast cancer and their families.
Please click here for the story from Fox 26.Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Rose warns women of top dangers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Young women should beware of five factors that may increase the risk of breast cancer, The Rose, the leading breast cancer specialty and support center in the Houston area, reported. October is breast cancer awareness month, and officials at The Rose are warning women about five dangers that could lead to increased health risks at a younger age than ever before.
1. Large consumption of meat and chicken
Those fast food hamburgers may be doing more than packing on the pounds. A lot of meat contains high levels of estrogen, a hormone that feeds breast cancer. “This year we had a 19-year-old diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and just weeks ago a 27-year-old diagnosed with the condition.” said Dr. Dixie Melillo, breast cancer surgeon at The Rose. “Young women today grew up eating beef and chicken from hormone-fed animals, and now we are seeing the results.” It’s recommended young girls eat meat in moderation and stick with the organic kind when possible.
2. Obesity
Sugar-laden junk foods and carbohydrates such as french fries and chips produce more body fat. Obesity can in turn increase the amount of estrogen, which helps tumors grow in women’s bodies. Regular exercise will help women reduce the amount of fat tissue that produces excess estrogen in their bodies.
3. Early onset of first menstrual period
The earlier puberty occurs, the longer a woman is exposed to estrogen. “Many girls are getting periods earlier because of the high fat and hormone-induced foods they eat. Excess estrogen at these earlier ages can be harmful long-term,” Dr. Melillo said.
4. No pregnancies before the age of 30
While pregnant, women develop hormones that protect them against breast cancer. The longer they go without birthing children, the less protection their body has. “The interruption of the estrogen cycle caused by pregnancy is helpful,” Dr. Melillo said.
5. Use of birth control
The increased exposure to estrogen at an early age and long uses of contraceptives is feared to expose women to increased risk of breast cancer.
“We are seeing more and more young women diagnosed with breast cancer and they need to know about that even though they may be too young for a mammogram, they are not too young for breast cancer.” said Dorothy Weston Gibbons, CEO of The Rose and president of the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas. Consider that there are more than 250,000 women living in the U.S. who were diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40 or under, and approximately 10,000 young women will be diagnosed in the next year. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 15 to 54. “Nationally, under 7% of all breast cancer cases occur in women under 40 years old, at The Rose, 10% of all cancers detected are in women under 40,” Gibbons added.
According to National Recommendations, routine screening mammograms should start at age 40. Regular mammograms are not recommended for younger women, in part, because breast tissue tends to be denser in young women, making mammograms a less effective as a screening tool. This is one reason The Rose established its Young Women’s Clinic in 2005. The Clinic is offered at both Rose locations, using a protocol driven program combining mammography, ultrasound and clinical correlation, designed especially for women 35 years old and younger.
“Exercise, maintain a diet low in fat and carbs, do regular self-breast exams, and get screened, especially if there’s a family history of breast cancer,” Dr. Melillo said. “It might save your life.”
The Rose uses advanced technology to provide mammography screening and also ultrasound testing—critical for better detection of breast cancer in younger women. The leading breast cancer center also provides immediate diagnosis—no days or weeks of agonizing wait for test results, early access to the best treatment available, and caring support for patients.
1. Large consumption of meat and chicken
Those fast food hamburgers may be doing more than packing on the pounds. A lot of meat contains high levels of estrogen, a hormone that feeds breast cancer. “This year we had a 19-year-old diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and just weeks ago a 27-year-old diagnosed with the condition.” said Dr. Dixie Melillo, breast cancer surgeon at The Rose. “Young women today grew up eating beef and chicken from hormone-fed animals, and now we are seeing the results.” It’s recommended young girls eat meat in moderation and stick with the organic kind when possible.
2. Obesity
Sugar-laden junk foods and carbohydrates such as french fries and chips produce more body fat. Obesity can in turn increase the amount of estrogen, which helps tumors grow in women’s bodies. Regular exercise will help women reduce the amount of fat tissue that produces excess estrogen in their bodies.
3. Early onset of first menstrual period
The earlier puberty occurs, the longer a woman is exposed to estrogen. “Many girls are getting periods earlier because of the high fat and hormone-induced foods they eat. Excess estrogen at these earlier ages can be harmful long-term,” Dr. Melillo said.
4. No pregnancies before the age of 30
While pregnant, women develop hormones that protect them against breast cancer. The longer they go without birthing children, the less protection their body has. “The interruption of the estrogen cycle caused by pregnancy is helpful,” Dr. Melillo said.
5. Use of birth control
The increased exposure to estrogen at an early age and long uses of contraceptives is feared to expose women to increased risk of breast cancer.
“We are seeing more and more young women diagnosed with breast cancer and they need to know about that even though they may be too young for a mammogram, they are not too young for breast cancer.” said Dorothy Weston Gibbons, CEO of The Rose and president of the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas. Consider that there are more than 250,000 women living in the U.S. who were diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40 or under, and approximately 10,000 young women will be diagnosed in the next year. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 15 to 54. “Nationally, under 7% of all breast cancer cases occur in women under 40 years old, at The Rose, 10% of all cancers detected are in women under 40,” Gibbons added.
According to National Recommendations, routine screening mammograms should start at age 40. Regular mammograms are not recommended for younger women, in part, because breast tissue tends to be denser in young women, making mammograms a less effective as a screening tool. This is one reason The Rose established its Young Women’s Clinic in 2005. The Clinic is offered at both Rose locations, using a protocol driven program combining mammography, ultrasound and clinical correlation, designed especially for women 35 years old and younger.
“Exercise, maintain a diet low in fat and carbs, do regular self-breast exams, and get screened, especially if there’s a family history of breast cancer,” Dr. Melillo said. “It might save your life.”
The Rose uses advanced technology to provide mammography screening and also ultrasound testing—critical for better detection of breast cancer in younger women. The leading breast cancer center also provides immediate diagnosis—no days or weeks of agonizing wait for test results, early access to the best treatment available, and caring support for patients.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Myrleen Knott elected new chairperson for The Rose
Myrleen Knott co-owner and vice president of Buffalo Flange, Inc., has been elected as the chairperson of The Rose’s Board of Directors, according to . Dorothy Gibbons, CEO of The Rose. Knott, who joined the board in 2003, succeeds outgoing chair Tom Watson, VP of Texans Citizen Bank.
Knott has dedicated much of her adult life to the empowerment of women and is an active member, serving on state and national boards of the American Business Women’s Association, Federation of Houston Professional Women, and many other non-profit organizations. Knott has been a longtime supporter of The Rose and was inspired to serve on its Board after a close friend was diagnosed and treated with help from the leading breast cancer organization.
Knott, who is committed to help raise awareness for the increased risk of breast cancer in younger women, explained: “We are finding more and more young women affected by breast cancer. The Rose’s Young Women’s Clinic, which uses advanced technology and program specific protocol, offers women a better chance of identifying breast cancer at an early age.”
Knott has served as an officer of Buffalo Flange, a Houston based flange manufacturing company, since 1980. She received a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and resides in Alvin, Texas.
Knott has dedicated much of her adult life to the empowerment of women and is an active member, serving on state and national boards of the American Business Women’s Association, Federation of Houston Professional Women, and many other non-profit organizations. Knott has been a longtime supporter of The Rose and was inspired to serve on its Board after a close friend was diagnosed and treated with help from the leading breast cancer organization.
Knott, who is committed to help raise awareness for the increased risk of breast cancer in younger women, explained: “We are finding more and more young women affected by breast cancer. The Rose’s Young Women’s Clinic, which uses advanced technology and program specific protocol, offers women a better chance of identifying breast cancer at an early age.”
Knott has served as an officer of Buffalo Flange, a Houston based flange manufacturing company, since 1980. She received a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and resides in Alvin, Texas.
5th Annual Breast Health Summit in Houston, October 29-30
The Breast Health Collaborative of Texas will present the 5th Annual Breast Health Summit on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, at the United Way of Texas Gulf Coast. The Summit is open to anyone interested in improving access to care, however, registration is required (breasthealthsummit.org). The purpose of the Summit is to focus on ways to improve access to health care, particularly for underinsured women in Texas.
Kim Akel, co-chair and director of Program Services at CanCare, Inc, says, “The Breast Health Summit is a community of people who care. If you care about when and how a person is screened for breast cancer, how they are diagnosed, treated and followed-up with, then this is the place for you. We foster an environment for information sharing and discussion on access to care, and every component involved: patient navigation, health care reform, insight into being a survivor, developing and utilizing a mobile mammography unit, integrative therapies and so on.”
The Summit will include a health care panel presentation in a town-hall meeting format with Ellen Cohen (State Representative District 134) and Garnett Coleman (State Representative District 147). The panel will respond to what they see happening with Health Care reform, and address how these changes will affect non-profit organizations and the people they serve. Dr. Thomas Moore, a nationally recognized author and keynote speaker, will discuss the topics, “Illness is a Right of Passage” and “Spirit and Soul in the Treatment of Cancer.” Bill Gimson, the executive director of the State of Texas Cancer Prevention and Research Institute (CPRIT) will also be featured. CPRIT was the result of Proposition 15- HJR 90, which Texas voters approved in November 2007. It allowed the issuance of $3 billion in bonds over ten years to fund grants for cancer research and prevention.
Other presentations will include organizational “speed dating” featuring various breast health and cancer organizations from around the state, patient navigation, a report on across-the-state issues and challenges and how we are currently closing the gap. According to Summit Co-Chair Loubel Cruz, associate director of Pink Ribbons Project, “This year’s Breast Health Summit will be the ideal place for anyone and everyone along the continuum of care for a breast cancer patient. “
Funding for the Breast Health Summit is provided by Pink Ribbons Project, The Rose, Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine, Boeing, St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, M.D. Anderson Foundation, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, American Cancer Society Gulf Coast Region, Brazosport Regional Health System, Houston Endowment and Memorial Hermann Healthcare System.
Who: The Breast Health Collaborative of Texas
What: The 5th Annual Breast Health Summit
When: Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30
Where: United Way of Texas Gulf Coast Resource Center, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007.
Registration is $50. For more information or to register, log on to breasthealthsummit.org.
About the Breast Health Collaborative
The mission of the Breast Health Collaborative is to unite breast health advocates and providers to educate, advocate and leverage resources in Texas. Currently, the Collaborative has members stretching from Galveston to Big Bend, as far North as Dallas, and as far south as Brownsville. It has helped to advocate for a $19 million increase in spending for breast cancer screening, diagnostics, and treatment for low- income Texas women; advocated for reclassification of options with the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, taking Texas from the most restricted option available to the least restricted, allowing more uninsured women access to services; helped advocate for the passage of Proposition 15, resulting in the dedication of $3 billion for cancer research and prevention over the next ten years. The Collaborative has over a hundred member organizations and the number continues to grow. There is no membership fee; members are simply asked for their ideas, input and time, plus a commitment to increasing access to healthcare through innovation and change.
Kim Akel, co-chair and director of Program Services at CanCare, Inc, says, “The Breast Health Summit is a community of people who care. If you care about when and how a person is screened for breast cancer, how they are diagnosed, treated and followed-up with, then this is the place for you. We foster an environment for information sharing and discussion on access to care, and every component involved: patient navigation, health care reform, insight into being a survivor, developing and utilizing a mobile mammography unit, integrative therapies and so on.”
The Summit will include a health care panel presentation in a town-hall meeting format with Ellen Cohen (State Representative District 134) and Garnett Coleman (State Representative District 147). The panel will respond to what they see happening with Health Care reform, and address how these changes will affect non-profit organizations and the people they serve. Dr. Thomas Moore, a nationally recognized author and keynote speaker, will discuss the topics, “Illness is a Right of Passage” and “Spirit and Soul in the Treatment of Cancer.” Bill Gimson, the executive director of the State of Texas Cancer Prevention and Research Institute (CPRIT) will also be featured. CPRIT was the result of Proposition 15- HJR 90, which Texas voters approved in November 2007. It allowed the issuance of $3 billion in bonds over ten years to fund grants for cancer research and prevention.
Other presentations will include organizational “speed dating” featuring various breast health and cancer organizations from around the state, patient navigation, a report on across-the-state issues and challenges and how we are currently closing the gap. According to Summit Co-Chair Loubel Cruz, associate director of Pink Ribbons Project, “This year’s Breast Health Summit will be the ideal place for anyone and everyone along the continuum of care for a breast cancer patient. “
Funding for the Breast Health Summit is provided by Pink Ribbons Project, The Rose, Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine, Boeing, St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, M.D. Anderson Foundation, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, American Cancer Society Gulf Coast Region, Brazosport Regional Health System, Houston Endowment and Memorial Hermann Healthcare System.
Who: The Breast Health Collaborative of Texas
What: The 5th Annual Breast Health Summit
When: Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30
Where: United Way of Texas Gulf Coast Resource Center, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007.
Registration is $50. For more information or to register, log on to breasthealthsummit.org.
About the Breast Health Collaborative
The mission of the Breast Health Collaborative is to unite breast health advocates and providers to educate, advocate and leverage resources in Texas. Currently, the Collaborative has members stretching from Galveston to Big Bend, as far North as Dallas, and as far south as Brownsville. It has helped to advocate for a $19 million increase in spending for breast cancer screening, diagnostics, and treatment for low- income Texas women; advocated for reclassification of options with the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, taking Texas from the most restricted option available to the least restricted, allowing more uninsured women access to services; helped advocate for the passage of Proposition 15, resulting in the dedication of $3 billion for cancer research and prevention over the next ten years. The Collaborative has over a hundred member organizations and the number continues to grow. There is no membership fee; members are simply asked for their ideas, input and time, plus a commitment to increasing access to healthcare through innovation and change.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Make Tuesdays Matter at Casa Ole'
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, every Tuesday in October, participating Casa Ole locations
will donate 10% of sales to The Rose!
1520 E. Southmore
Pasadena, TX 77502
2726 Spencer
Pasadena, TX 77504
7750 Spencer Hwy.
Pasadena, TX 77505
3121 Palmer Hwy.
Texas City, TX 77590
20131 Hwy. 59 N, Ste 2004
Humble, TX 77338
12350 Gulf Frwy
Houston, TX 77034
1020 Federal Rd.
Houston, TX 77015
5920-A Hwy. 6 North
Houston, TX 77084
10421 S. Post Oak
Houston, TX 77035
16605-A El Camino Real
Houston, TX 77062
11120 N.W. Frwy. @ 34th
Houston, TX 77092
3100 E. Broadway
Pearland, TX 77581
2010 Westview
Conroe, TX 77304
For more information, please call 281.464.5142.
will donate 10% of sales to The Rose!
1520 E. Southmore
Pasadena, TX 77502
2726 Spencer
Pasadena, TX 77504
7750 Spencer Hwy.
Pasadena, TX 77505
3121 Palmer Hwy.
Texas City, TX 77590
20131 Hwy. 59 N, Ste 2004
Humble, TX 77338
12350 Gulf Frwy
Houston, TX 77034
1020 Federal Rd.
Houston, TX 77015
5920-A Hwy. 6 North
Houston, TX 77084
10421 S. Post Oak
Houston, TX 77035
16605-A El Camino Real
Houston, TX 77062
11120 N.W. Frwy. @ 34th
Houston, TX 77092
3100 E. Broadway
Pearland, TX 77581
2010 Westview
Conroe, TX 77304
For more information, please call 281.464.5142.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Treat Her Like a Lady
The party of the season...for a great reason! Thanks to everyone who made the mammogram party, Treat Her Like a Lady, such a huge success!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Hard Rock Houston Rocks Pinktober in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hard Rock Houston Rocks Pinktober, benefitting The Rose, Houston's leading non-profit breast cancer organization.
Two performances:
Two performances:
The Slags & Love Street Light Circus
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009 9:00 PM CDT (8:30 PM Doors)
Hard Rock Cafe - Houston
in Houston, TX
Hard Rock Cafe - Houston
in Houston, TX
Tickets: $10.00
Kady Malloy & Low Man's Joe
Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 9:00 PM CDT (8:30 PM Doors)
Hard Rock Cafe - Houston
in Houston, TX
Tickets: $10.00
Kady Malloy & Low Man's Joe
Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 9:00 PM CDT (8:30 PM Doors)
Hard Rock Cafe - Houston
in Houston, TX
Tickets: $10.00
For more information or to buy tickets, please click here.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Pictures from the Shrimp Boil
Here are a few of our favorites from The Rose 20th Annual Shrimp Boil. Thanks to all who helped make this event such a success!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
THE ROSE 20TH ANNUAL SHRIMP BOIL BRINGS IN A RECORD $85,000 FOR HOUSTON AREA WOMEN
More than 800 people attended Th Rose 20th Annual Shrimp Boil on August 8, raising a record $85,000 for The Rose, Houston’s leading non-profit breast cancer organization. Money from the Shrimp Boil will support The Rose’s Empower Her® Sponsorship Program which provides breast cancer detection services to those who cannot afford the costs of these potentially life saving procedures.
“We are so pleased that our community came out again to support The Rose in a big way,” said Kristi Brown, The Rose Special Events Coordinator. “With help from The Rose staff and businesses within the community, the live and silent auctions also set new records. This money will help save many women’s lives. Who could ask for more?”
This year, the Lite House Cooking Team, led by Eric Meeker, prepared all the shrimp, potatoes and corn for the event.
Brown was elated that more than 70 volunteers came out to help make the event a success, including groups and individuals who provided desserts and helped staff the beverage stations.
“Volunteers make this event a success every year,” Brown said. “I want to thank every single person who donated time, talent, and goods and services making this year’s Shrimp Boil the best we’ve had.”
The Grateful Geezers kept guests dancing from the moment the doors opened and the ever-favorite auctioneer Bear Hebert cajoled and cheered folks into live auction bids that wowed everyone and brought in an astonishing $14,275.
Brown also thanked members of the Shrimp Boil Planning Committee for all their hard work. Committee members were: Amy Rigsby, Brahana Howard, Christy Owen, Dessa Lambert, D'Etta Casto-DeLeon, Helen Perry, Janet Sadler, Jennifer Pruiett, Judy pareya, Karen Rigby, Kristi Brown, Marnie Morrison, Pam Lyle, Shirley Terry-Lopez and Suzanne Fisbeck.
Event sponsors included: Bayshore Medical Center, Precision Radiotherapy Center, Jim Niese, Coastal Plastic Surgery, Patrick and Dorothy Gibbons, Ward and Genette Parsons, John Phelps Insurance Agency, Bayway Lincoln Mercury,, Buffalo Flange, Inc., Karen Rigby, Casa Ole Deer Park - Turner Family, Bob and Elaine Domec in Memory of Kathy Domec El Hejjali, Oates Industries, Inc., FlexElement Texas, Inc., Mickey and Vivian Gilley, Buxton Interests, Inc., T & T Construction and Harris County Precinct Two – Sylvia R. Garcia, Commissioner.
For the sixth year in a row, Continental Airlines was the official airline of the Shrimp Boil, offering round-trip tickets as part of the exciting live auction. Other donors for the event included: Ace Hardware, A C Cut Rate Wholesale Liquor, A.D. Players Theater, Alley Theatre, Amy Rigsby , Barmore Insurance Agency, Inc., Bayside Surgery Center, Bear Hebert, Ben and Keith Foods, Beyond Beaute, Casa Ole Deer Park, Comedy-Sportz Houston, Continental Airlines, Crystal Fleming, D’Etta Casto-DeLeon, Dessa Lambert, Dillards at Baybrook, Ditta Meat, Don and Holly Perry, D’Vine Wine of Kemah, Edward J. Cronin, Jr. in memory of Betty Jean Padgett Cronin, Ella Thomas, Evans Funeral Coach & Limousine, Gabriel Tran Photography, Leisure Travel with Fred & Ginger, Lisa Claudo & Greg Collins, San Jacinto Harley-Davidson, Hooters of Pasadena, TX, Houston Ballet, Ink Spot Printing, Isle Casino Hotel Biloxi, Linda Knapp, Maintenance of Houston, Inc., Magnolia Fruit & Produce, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Bobbie Knapton, Independent Beauty Consultant, Moody Gardens Hotel, My Ideal Photography, Mike & Maggie Phillips, Nancy Miller, Pepsi, Radio Music Theatre, Sharon Wagner, Silver Eagle Distributors, Slags Entertainment Group, The Grateful Geezers, The Houston Texans, The Rose Featherwood Employees, The Rose Joan Gordon Employees, The Shrimp Boil Committee, Theatre Under The Stars, Zach’s Spice Company and Zachry.
“We are so pleased that our community came out again to support The Rose in a big way,” said Kristi Brown, The Rose Special Events Coordinator. “With help from The Rose staff and businesses within the community, the live and silent auctions also set new records. This money will help save many women’s lives. Who could ask for more?”
This year, the Lite House Cooking Team, led by Eric Meeker, prepared all the shrimp, potatoes and corn for the event.
Brown was elated that more than 70 volunteers came out to help make the event a success, including groups and individuals who provided desserts and helped staff the beverage stations.
“Volunteers make this event a success every year,” Brown said. “I want to thank every single person who donated time, talent, and goods and services making this year’s Shrimp Boil the best we’ve had.”
The Grateful Geezers kept guests dancing from the moment the doors opened and the ever-favorite auctioneer Bear Hebert cajoled and cheered folks into live auction bids that wowed everyone and brought in an astonishing $14,275.
Brown also thanked members of the Shrimp Boil Planning Committee for all their hard work. Committee members were: Amy Rigsby, Brahana Howard, Christy Owen, Dessa Lambert, D'Etta Casto-DeLeon, Helen Perry, Janet Sadler, Jennifer Pruiett, Judy pareya, Karen Rigby, Kristi Brown, Marnie Morrison, Pam Lyle, Shirley Terry-Lopez and Suzanne Fisbeck.
Event sponsors included: Bayshore Medical Center, Precision Radiotherapy Center, Jim Niese, Coastal Plastic Surgery, Patrick and Dorothy Gibbons, Ward and Genette Parsons, John Phelps Insurance Agency, Bayway Lincoln Mercury,, Buffalo Flange, Inc., Karen Rigby, Casa Ole Deer Park - Turner Family, Bob and Elaine Domec in Memory of Kathy Domec El Hejjali, Oates Industries, Inc., FlexElement Texas, Inc., Mickey and Vivian Gilley, Buxton Interests, Inc., T & T Construction and Harris County Precinct Two – Sylvia R. Garcia, Commissioner.
For the sixth year in a row, Continental Airlines was the official airline of the Shrimp Boil, offering round-trip tickets as part of the exciting live auction. Other donors for the event included: Ace Hardware, A C Cut Rate Wholesale Liquor, A.D. Players Theater, Alley Theatre, Amy Rigsby , Barmore Insurance Agency, Inc., Bayside Surgery Center, Bear Hebert, Ben and Keith Foods, Beyond Beaute, Casa Ole Deer Park, Comedy-Sportz Houston, Continental Airlines, Crystal Fleming, D’Etta Casto-DeLeon, Dessa Lambert, Dillards at Baybrook, Ditta Meat, Don and Holly Perry, D’Vine Wine of Kemah, Edward J. Cronin, Jr. in memory of Betty Jean Padgett Cronin, Ella Thomas, Evans Funeral Coach & Limousine, Gabriel Tran Photography, Leisure Travel with Fred & Ginger, Lisa Claudo & Greg Collins, San Jacinto Harley-Davidson, Hooters of Pasadena, TX, Houston Ballet, Ink Spot Printing, Isle Casino Hotel Biloxi, Linda Knapp, Maintenance of Houston, Inc., Magnolia Fruit & Produce, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Bobbie Knapton, Independent Beauty Consultant, Moody Gardens Hotel, My Ideal Photography, Mike & Maggie Phillips, Nancy Miller, Pepsi, Radio Music Theatre, Sharon Wagner, Silver Eagle Distributors, Slags Entertainment Group, The Grateful Geezers, The Houston Texans, The Rose Featherwood Employees, The Rose Joan Gordon Employees, The Shrimp Boil Committee, Theatre Under The Stars, Zach’s Spice Company and Zachry.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Check out The Rose on KPRC Houston!
At 31 years old, Cindy Ayure learned she had stage 3 breast cancer.
"Everybody asks, 'Why me?' or 'That's not fair' or 'I don't want to die,'" said Ayure. "All those things kind of go through your head."
The mother of two has been through a year-long battle with her illness.
"I picked myself up, and I fought and I'm fighting," said Ayure. "I can safely say I haven't cried since that day."
But Ayure may have never learned she had cancer in time for treatment without the help of one local organization.
When Ayure first discovered a lump in her breast, a mammogram was too expensive. Even though she worked two jobs, she could not afford health insurance.
That's when a doctor referred her to The Rose, a local nonprofit that screens women for breast cancer regardless of their financial situation...
Click Here to watch the news story by KPRC reporter Alana Gomez Dong.
"Everybody asks, 'Why me?' or 'That's not fair' or 'I don't want to die,'" said Ayure. "All those things kind of go through your head."
The mother of two has been through a year-long battle with her illness.
"I picked myself up, and I fought and I'm fighting," said Ayure. "I can safely say I haven't cried since that day."
But Ayure may have never learned she had cancer in time for treatment without the help of one local organization.
When Ayure first discovered a lump in her breast, a mammogram was too expensive. Even though she worked two jobs, she could not afford health insurance.
That's when a doctor referred her to The Rose, a local nonprofit that screens women for breast cancer regardless of their financial situation...
Click Here to watch the news story by KPRC reporter Alana Gomez Dong.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
We need your help!
The Rose is currently looking for sponsors for our 20th Annual Shrimp Boil to be held on August 8 at the Pasadena Convention Center. For more about the event, please click here.
Sponsorship Levels:
Sponsorship Levels:
Big Kahuna - $5,000
10 tickets
Logo on event collaterals
Logo on website
Listed in press releases
Listed on event display
Verbal recognition at event
Program recognition
Dolphin - $3,000
8 tickets
Name listed on event collaterals
Name listed on website
Listed as sponsor in press releases
Listed on event display
Program recognition
Blue Marlin - $1,000
4 tickets
Name listed on website
Listed as sponsor in press releases
Listed on event display
Program recognition
Mahi-Mahi - $500
2 tickets
Name listed on website
Listed on event display
Program recognition
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please call 281.464.5142 or email kbrown@therose.org.
10 tickets
Logo on event collaterals
Logo on website
Listed in press releases
Listed on event display
Verbal recognition at event
Program recognition
Dolphin - $3,000
8 tickets
Name listed on event collaterals
Name listed on website
Listed as sponsor in press releases
Listed on event display
Program recognition
Blue Marlin - $1,000
4 tickets
Name listed on website
Listed as sponsor in press releases
Listed on event display
Program recognition
Mahi-Mahi - $500
2 tickets
Name listed on website
Listed on event display
Program recognition
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please call 281.464.5142 or email kbrown@therose.org.
The Rose 20th Annual Shrimp Boil
This year's shrimp boil promises to be the best ever! To mark the 20th year, we're making it bigger and moving to a new location. Plus, we're adding some fun attractions for the kids.Saturday, August 8, 2009
4:00 - 8:30 p.m.
New Location!
Pasadena Convention Center
7902 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena, TX 77507
Individual event tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
Reserved tables of 8 are available for $160 ($20 per person).
4:00 - 8:30 p.m.
New Location!
Pasadena Convention Center
7902 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena, TX 77507
Individual event tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
Reserved tables of 8 are available for $160 ($20 per person).
Click here to purchase tickets on-line or call 281.464.5142 to purchase by phone.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Stories of Hope
The Rose is embarking on a new project for our waiting room. We’d like to showcase breast cancer survivor photos and stories of hope in our waiting area to show women and men, who may be anxious, that breast cancer is not a death sentence. We are currently looking for breast cancer survivors who would like to be part of this special project.
All participants will be asked to come to The Rose for a 30 minute professional photo session. They may also bring any close family members who they would like to have their photo taken with (up to 5 additional people unless special permission is granted). CDs of the photos will be mailed to participants after their session.
If you or someone you know would like to be a part of this project, please e-mail Maggie Phillips at mphillips@therose.org or call 281.464.5151.
All participants will be asked to come to The Rose for a 30 minute professional photo session. They may also bring any close family members who they would like to have their photo taken with (up to 5 additional people unless special permission is granted). CDs of the photos will be mailed to participants after their session.
If you or someone you know would like to be a part of this project, please e-mail Maggie Phillips at mphillips@therose.org or call 281.464.5151.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
New Spanish Speaking Support Group at The Rose for Breast Cancer Survivors
Las Rosas de Fe y Esperanza
Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month
The Randalls Community Resource Center
12700 N. Featherwood, Suite 260
Houston, Texas 77034
(at The Rose Medical Plaza
12700 N. Featherwood, Suite 260
Houston, Texas 77034
(at The Rose Medical Plaza
More ways to support The Rose: GoodSearch.com
You can raise money for the The Rose just by searching the Internet at GoodSearch.com.You use GoodSearch.com like any other search engine - the site is powered by Yahoo! - but each time you do, money is generated for us.
Here’s how it works:
1. Go to http://www.goodsearch.com
2. Type The Rose (Houston, TX) into the “I support” box and click on “verify”
3. Search the Internet just like you would with any search engine
4. Since GoodSearch shares its advertising revenue with charities and schools, every time you search the Internet at GoodSearch, you’ll be earning money for us.
GoodSearch also has a toolbar you can download from the homepage so that you can search right from the top of your browser. http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/
You can keep track of our estimated earnings by clicking on “amount raised” once you designate us as your organization of choice. The more people who use the site, the more money we’ll earn, so please spread the word!!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
What a Great Event!
Thanks to all who made Bikers Against Breast Cancer so successful. More details coming soon, but here are a few of our favorites pictures from the event.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Thanks Again to our Sponsors for Bikers Against Breast Cancer
As this weekend's motorcycle rally nears, we'd like to send a special thanks to all of our sponsors for the event: San Jacinto Harley Davidson; Hooters - Pasadena; CCIM; Full Throttle Riderz; Casa Ole’ of Deer Park; Burleson Florist; Beehive Florist; Silver Eagle Distributors; Best Buy; Green Sheet and Slags Entertainment Group. Live music after the ride will be provided by Austin Collins.
Click here to learn more about the event on Saturday, May 16.
Click here to learn more about the event on Saturday, May 16.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Dorothy Gibbons on KILT
The Rose CEO and Co-founder Dorothy Gibbons chatted with KILT's Rowdy Yates about our Bikers Against Breast Cancer rally that is happening on Saturday! Click here to listen to the interview.
For more information about Bikers Against Breast Cancer, please visit our website http://www.therose.org/.
For more information about Bikers Against Breast Cancer, please visit our website http://www.therose.org/.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The Rose - Joan Gordon Center is Moving
It is an exciting time for The Rose. We have signed the lease for a new location for our second center, The Rose-Joan Gordon Center. It will be in an even more convenient location in the heart of the Galleria area and have twice as much space and more services.
The new center will be located in a 8,606-square-foot suite in the Foundation Medical Tower at 5420 West Loop South. Renovations will begin immediately and the move is scheduled for early September.
We are thrilled about this new step in the journey of The Rose. This facility will allow us to offer all the services at the Joan Gordon Center that we currently offer at The Rose Medical Center on Featherwood.
Services at The Rose include: screening and diagnostic mammograms; ultrasound; Somo.vTM Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound; Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI); ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations; ultrasound-guided core biopsies; stereotactic biopsies; and bone density screening.
A grand open house is planned and we can’t wait for you to see it.
The new center will be located in a 8,606-square-foot suite in the Foundation Medical Tower at 5420 West Loop South. Renovations will begin immediately and the move is scheduled for early September.
We are thrilled about this new step in the journey of The Rose. This facility will allow us to offer all the services at the Joan Gordon Center that we currently offer at The Rose Medical Center on Featherwood.
Services at The Rose include: screening and diagnostic mammograms; ultrasound; Somo.vTM Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound; Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI); ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations; ultrasound-guided core biopsies; stereotactic biopsies; and bone density screening.
A grand open house is planned and we can’t wait for you to see it.
Monday, May 4, 2009
In Her Words...
Patient Story by
Cindy Ayure
The Rose Sponsored Patient
Cindy Ayure
The Rose Sponsored Patient
Until recently, cancer, like crime, was something that happened to other people and breast cancer, like strokes and Alzheimer, something that happened to older folks. I found out the hard way that neither holds true and we are all susceptible to what is a very real part of life for many families.My personal experience with cancer began on October 15, 2008 when I felt a lump on my breast. That day, I was confident that it would be an inconsequential inflammation. After all, I was only 31 years old. I set up an appointment a few days later to visit a doctor at The Rose at my husband’s insistence believing that the results of my exam would be normal.
My first visit to The Rose for a mammogram and ultrasound was in itself an experience. I did not know what to expect, but knowing that it was a clinic for breast cancer that offered financial assistance to women like me had given me a vague notion that the level of care and compassion would be less than I could expect in high paying facilities. I was astonished to find that I was wrong and with the passage of time extremely grateful for the personal attention I have received during each and every one of my visits, particularly from my navigator, Sally to whom I owe the excellent medical attention I have received at both The Rose and MD Anderson.
The results of the mammogram and the ultrasound were not clear so the doctor recommended a biopsy. On Dec. 5, 2008 I was told that I had breast cancer, but more importantly I was told that I would receive the assistance I would need, from wigs and advice to the coordination and the transfer of my care to MD Anderson.
Since then, I have been on Chemotherapy, with all that it implies. My hair is gone, my stomach too often rebels, and there are days when it is a challenge to get myself moving. And yet, I find that I am very grateful for what I have and what this journey has brought to my life.
I am often in awe of the amount of support I have received from everyone, even strangers who stop me in stores and public places to give me hope by sharing their own experiences with me. I am the focus of multiple prayer groups and the beneficiary of countless acts of kindness from co-workers and friends, all of which have made a tremendous difference for me and my family. The prayers, I have no doubt, have given me the determination that I need to go on with my treatment and the acts of kindness serve as a constant reminder that I am not alone even through this difficult part of my journey. I have found that as disheartening as it can be to face the realities of cancer, there is a tremendous amount of support that gives me strength and hope.
I know that the road before me is difficult and long and at least for me the hardest part is the unknown. No matter how much medicine has advanced and how much people want to help me, I know that every case is different and there is no way for anyone to truly know what tomorrow holds. Still, I feel strong; I know I am not alone and I know that there is a future that awaits me beyond this illness. I have a husband, two sons, family, work, and countless things I want to do. For now, I just need to take it one step at a time knowing that God is with me every step of the way.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Young Professionals Come Together to Support The Rose
The Young Professionals Group of CCIM Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter, a network of commercial and investment real estate professionals, held a foundation building event at the House of Blues to benefit The Rose. The event was a great success with over 350 attendees bringing the grand total for The Rose to over $5,000.
Rose Development Manager Kristi Brown D'Etta Casto-DeLeon of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, Jim Hussion of JD Hussion and Co. , Ann-Marie Daleo and Sam Cole both of Red Advisors Real Estate Diligence
Rose Development Manager Kristi Brown D'Etta Casto-DeLeon of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, Jim Hussion of JD Hussion and Co. , Ann-Marie Daleo and Sam Cole both of Red Advisors Real Estate Diligence
Monday, April 27, 2009
Your Mammogram is a Gift to Another
A note from our CEO, Dorothy Weston Gibbons...
In these economic times, when we all must watch our budgets and expenses, there is one gift that you can give…it doesn’t cost anything…you were going to do it anyway…it’s having your annual mammogram at The Rose. Yes, it’s true…every “paid” mammogram helps us care for a woman who doesn’t have insurance… or money to cover even our low $85 cash discounted fee.
In these economic times, when we all must watch our budgets and expenses, there is one gift that you can give…it doesn’t cost anything…you were going to do it anyway…it’s having your annual mammogram at The Rose. Yes, it’s true…every “paid” mammogram helps us care for a woman who doesn’t have insurance… or money to cover even our low $85 cash discounted fee.Having a mammogram with us ensures you’ll receive the personal attention that The Rose is famous for and the highest quality imaging, read by physicians who are dedicated only to breast imaging and breast disease. All this and you are helping other women receive that same level of care – women who have no where else to turn.
And if these economic times have left you without insurance or cash, please do not post-pone your annual mammogram. All the research shows that we have our best chance of finding a cancer in its earliest stage when women return between 12 and 14 months. Even a few more months can make a difference, in some cases a tragic difference and that is something you do not need to chance. You have The Rose to turn to.
We have all faced financial difficulties at one point or another. We know that asking for help is difficult especially if you’ve never had to before. But that is why The Rose exists—to provide access to care for every women regardless of ability to pay.
Any woman who has ever discovered a lump in her breast knows the fear that accompanies it. Noone needs any barriers to stand in the way of having the tests needed for a diagnosis—insured or uninsured.
Any woman who has ever discovered a lump in her breast knows the fear that accompanies it. Noone needs any barriers to stand in the way of having the tests needed for a diagnosis—insured or uninsured.
Some women will qualify for full sponsorship, others take advantage or our payment plan. Whatever it takes, we’ll get you through our services...that’s our promise to you.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Bikers Against Breast Cancer
On May 16, motorcycle riders will come together to help raise awareness of breast cancer in our community. Bikers Against Breast Cancer, benefitting The Rose, will start and end at San Jacinto Harley Davidson, 3636 E. Sam Houston Parkway S, Pasadena, TX 77505, with the party continuing at Hooters -Pasadena afterward.Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Pink Ribbons Project Brings Digital Dreams Campaign to an Exciting Close
In the midst of the current an economic crisis, we were issued another challenge...the challenge to convert from analog to digital mammography, bringing our technology to the finest ever.
In 2008, the Mabee Foundation extended us a challenge grant of $250,000, provided that we find a single donor to match their total gift and complete the entire $2.3 million campaign before the April 2009 deadline. Val-Asche Foundation quickly came through and matched their gift of $250,000. However, we still had the challenge of completeing the campaign.
Several organizations pitched in bringing us very close to the goal. With one week remaining, we still had $72,219 left to raise. Pink Ribbons Project stepped up to the plate and completed the campaign with only 3 days remaining before the deadline.
“We’re most excited that this was such a collaborative effort; so many organizations were involved,” said Susan Raft, Executive Director of Pink Ribbons Project. “We were happy to be able to put the cherry on top and make everyone’s money work for the community,” she added.
Switching to digital mammography will help us increase capacity, lower archiving cost and ensure that our patients get their results quickly. After the transition, we will be able to serve many more women.
The Sterling-Turner Foundation also came through with $70,000 to aid in the conversion of our mobile mammography units. This will allow us to further extend our reach throughout Texas.
On behalf of over 25,000 women who walk through our doors annually, we so appreciate all of the organizations and individuals who contributed toward our Digital Dreams Campaign. You make a difference!
In 2008, the Mabee Foundation extended us a challenge grant of $250,000, provided that we find a single donor to match their total gift and complete the entire $2.3 million campaign before the April 2009 deadline. Val-Asche Foundation quickly came through and matched their gift of $250,000. However, we still had the challenge of completeing the campaign.
Several organizations pitched in bringing us very close to the goal. With one week remaining, we still had $72,219 left to raise. Pink Ribbons Project stepped up to the plate and completed the campaign with only 3 days remaining before the deadline.
“We’re most excited that this was such a collaborative effort; so many organizations were involved,” said Susan Raft, Executive Director of Pink Ribbons Project. “We were happy to be able to put the cherry on top and make everyone’s money work for the community,” she added.
Switching to digital mammography will help us increase capacity, lower archiving cost and ensure that our patients get their results quickly. After the transition, we will be able to serve many more women.
The Sterling-Turner Foundation also came through with $70,000 to aid in the conversion of our mobile mammography units. This will allow us to further extend our reach throughout Texas.
On behalf of over 25,000 women who walk through our doors annually, we so appreciate all of the organizations and individuals who contributed toward our Digital Dreams Campaign. You make a difference!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Komen Houston Affiliate Save Lives
Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure impacts the lives of Houston area women in countless ways. This year, they have again proven to be The Rose’s largest grantor, pledging a generous $716,179 to help us fulfill our mission of reducing deaths from breast cancer. Monies from the grant will cover a significant portion of the services provided to uninsured women through the Empower Her® Sponsorship Program including mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies and access to treatment; as well as support the Treatment Fund. This grant will help provide medical services to over 5,000 uninsured women.
“There aren’t enough ways to say thank you to the wonderful folks at Komen Houston Affiliate and also to all the thousands of people who participated in the Race for the Cure®, which makes this incredible gift possible.” said Dorothy Gibbons.
The Greater Houston area has the highest uninsured rate of any area in the nation, nearly one in 3 people are without medical coverage, and few programs available for the working poor who make up over half of the uninsured population. The Rose has become the diagnostic resource for breast health services in area providing direct services to the uninsured and working with nearly 200 agencies throughout the area who serve the uninsured.
The Rose, with the support of Komen Houston Affiliate, provides a full spectrum of breast healthcare for a diverse group of women in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty and Montgomery counties who are uninsured or unable to pay. Komen Houston Affiliate has been the primary underwriter for our sponsorship program since 1991, helping us to reach and serve thousands of women every year.
Thank You Komen Houston! We could not do it without you!
Friends, employees and supporters of The Rose gather at the Komen Race for the Cure to express our gratitude toward the Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Hyphen Lives No More!
In the past, The Rose could be found on-line at www.The-Rose.org. Lots of people expressed that the hyphen made it hard to find us on the web. Thanks to Karen Black, The Rose now has a new home on the World Wide Web. Our website can now be found at www.TheRose.org.
Ms. Black, a cancer survivor herself, gave up the domain she had long dreamed to use for her own umbrella non-profit organization. “TheRose.org suits me well but your clients/patients will immediately benefit from the increased access to your site and services, “ she said.
Ms. Black has extensive family history of breast cancer and decided that the domain name meant more to our patients than to herself. "My mother had breast cancer twice (two separate mastectomies) and my grandmother and aunts died of it. It is hard to find a person who has not been touched personally by this horrible disease,” she said.
We cannot express how deeply we appreciate this gift from Ms. Black. This will surely increase awareness and access to our little place in cyberspace. Please look for major changes coming soon to The Rose.org.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Thank You Avon!
The Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund awarded The Rose a $70,000 one-year grant to the Empower Her® Sponsorship Program to increase awareness of the life-saving benefits of early detection of breast cancer. This is the sixth year that the program has received Avon Foundation funding to support its work on this important health issue, and in recognition of the excellence of the program.
“We are so pleased that the Avon Foundation shares our mission and has chosen to support our program. With these funds we will be able to serve hundreds of women—for some our services will mean saving their lives,” says Dorothy Weston Gibbons.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in the U.S., and the leading single cause of death overall in women between the ages of 20 and 55. While advances have been made in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure, early detection still affords the best opportunity for successful treatment. Nationwide, there is a new diagnosis every three minutes and a death from breast cancer every fourteen minutes. In the Houston area, one woman dies from breast cancer every day.
At the 2009 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, over 1,000 participants raised more than $1.8 Million for breast cancer research and support. Pictured above: Members of Team Raquel formed in honor of Rose Garden Support Group member Raquel L.
“We are so pleased that the Avon Foundation shares our mission and has chosen to support our program. With these funds we will be able to serve hundreds of women—for some our services will mean saving their lives,” says Dorothy Weston Gibbons.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in the U.S., and the leading single cause of death overall in women between the ages of 20 and 55. While advances have been made in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure, early detection still affords the best opportunity for successful treatment. Nationwide, there is a new diagnosis every three minutes and a death from breast cancer every fourteen minutes. In the Houston area, one woman dies from breast cancer every day.
At the 2009 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, over 1,000 participants raised more than $1.8 Million for breast cancer research and support. Pictured above: Members of Team Raquel formed in honor of Rose Garden Support Group member Raquel L.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Student Project Seeks to Save Lives
Last October, Deer Park High School teacher Heidi White talked to her students about breast cancer in an attempt to raise awareness. She did much more than that. After hearing about breast cancer, the Deer Park High School Student Council was inspired to “do something about it,” says White. The students made and sold pink ribbon pins for $.50 each to students, staff and faculty. The grand total reached $310.00, which will be put toward The Rose’s Empower Her® Sponsorship Program. This program provides breast cancer detection services to those who cannot afford the costs of these potentially life saving procedures. The generous acts of these young men and women will not soon be forgotten, especially by the women who will be directly impacted though The Rose’s services. Their generosity translates into three mammograms for women who would not have been able to afford care. Three lives, three families... touched in an extraordinary way by these extraordinary teens.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Randalls Reach Stretches from Rosenberg to The Woodlands
Houston-area Randalls locations raised $225,000 to benefit The Rose’s Mobile Mammography Program. The Mobile Mammography Program serves both insured and uninsured women. The unit travels throughout Harris and surrounding counties and may be booked by corporations, organizations, churches and clinics. The goal of mobile mammography is to eliminate some of the obstacles that women face.
Our generous funders and collaborating partners made it possible for us to take mammography into neighborhoods and office buildings to help eliminate some of the barriers, like transportation and time off work.
Last year, 3,714 women were served by The Rose’s Mobile Mammography Program. Of that number, 2,744 women were uninsured and 6 were diagnosed with breast cancer. The van went to 98 sites for a total of 241 visits in Harris and 5 surrounding counties.
Women 35 and older who are not experiencing any breast symptoms or problems can be screened through the Mobile Mammography Program. Those who are under 35, have been diagnosed with breast cancer within the prior two years, are pregnant or nursing, have implants or are experiencing symptoms cannot be screened on the mobile unit and need to schedule their imaging at one of The Rose’s facilities.
Randalls has been a long-time supporter of The Rose, donating nearly $637,000 since 1997. 
(Left to Right): Leslie Nelson, Randalls Vice President of Finance; Dorothy Weston Gibbons, CEO and Co-founder of The Rose; and Tom Schwilke, President of Randalls
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