The Rose

03/06/2026

Today is Employee Appreciation Day, and we want to pause and simply say thank you.

Thank you to the team members who greet every patient with warmth.
Thank you to the ones who listen closely and guide our patients with patience and care from the exam room into treatment.

Thank you to our staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to accomplish our mission.

The work at The Rose requires compassion, precision, and heart. Our team brings all three every single day.

Join us in thanking the incredible people who make our mission possible.

03/03/2026

For nearly 40 years, The Rose has expanded access to lifesaving breast health care across Southeast Texas.

More than 1 million lives touched since 1986
- 40,000 patients served each year
- 45 counties covered
- 8,000 uninsured women are cared for annually

Behind every number is a woman who received answers, support, and a path forward.

Help us continue the impact. Schedule your mammogram, donate, or share our mission.

Learn more: https://therose.org

03/02/2026

🎙 Mar 3: Shelley Cooper almost skipped her mammogram at 41. That appointment led to a stage zero DCIS diagnosis and a decade of follow-up care. In this episode, she shares how pushing for a 3D mammogram, balancing treatment as a working mom, and losing loved ones to cancer shaped her into a fierce advocate for annual checkups and access to care.
Now an Honoree at our Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon, she’s using her voice to support women who can’t afford mammograms and diagnostics.

🎙 Mar 5: Dr. Elizabeth Bonefas began her medical career when women weren’t always welcome in medicine. In this episode, she reflects on decades of caring for breast cancer patients, how treatment has evolved, and why access to women’s health care remains a challenge, especially for the uninsured.

As this year’s Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon Speaker, she brings experience, advocacy, and heart.

🎧 Listen and subscribe: therose.org/podcast

02/27/2026

Join us for our annual Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon on March 25, honoring Nancy Strohmer and Shelley Cooper.
Help us celebrate their breast cancer survivorship and advocacy to ensure all women have access to lifesaving breast care.
Chaired by Mitra Woody, you don’t want to miss this fabulous event to support the uninsured women in our community.
Seating is limited, reserve your table or purchase tickets today.

Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 1 pm
Location: River Oaks Country Club
Link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/i-o-nA?vid=1oyfiu

02/26/2026

As we close out Black History Month, we are honored to highlight Rising in Grace, a new organization meeting women in one of the most tender moments of the breast cancer journey.

Rising in Grace provides thoughtfully designed mastectomy kits that support women after surgery, helping with post surgery drains and the often unspoken discomforts and needs that follow a mastectomy. Their work brings dignity, care, and compassion to a stage of healing that is too often overlooked.

🎙️ We are also excited to share that Rising in Grace founder Ayanna Wilcher will be featured in an upcoming April episode of Let’s Talk About Your Breasts.

As we wrap up a month of highlighting Black led community partners, we are proud to uplift organizations that are expanding what breast cancer support looks like. These organizations are meeting real needs, closing care gaps, and strengthening the continuum of support for women during and after treatment.

02/25/2026

Mike Hazelrigs rode more than 10,000 miles from Florida to Alaska in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. He carried with him the names of loved ones affected by breast cancer, including his fiancée, Kathy, who is living with metastatic breast cancer.

Mike rode for her. And for every woman still waiting for care. He raised thousands for The Rose so that more women could hear the words “we caught it early.”

You don’t have to ride across the country to make a difference. You just have to start.

Set up a fundraiser. Make a donation. Honor someone you love. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4rRCC85

Because when one person takes action, lives are saved.

02/24/2026

This Black History Month, we are continuing to honor the community partners we work alongside. We are proud to highlight Reconstruction of a Survivor, a non-profit breast cancer organization, dedicated to improving quality of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Through powerful support group programs, they care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of patients and survivors, creating spaces rooted in hope and healing.

🎙️ Director Melissa Greggs joined us on an episode of Let’s Talk About Your Breasts. Listen in to hear more about their impact and mission.

🎧 Listen and subscribe: https://bit.ly/40mmi3r

02/23/2026

This week on the podcast: Advocacy, action, and the people behind the mission

🎙 Feb 24: Mitra Woody, Chair of the Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon, shares how her personal story led her to champion The Rose and fight for access to breast health care. With a background in healthcare law, she explains why early detection remains out of reach for so many and why mobile mammography and patient navigation are lifelines in vulnerable communities. She also shares her hopes for the luncheon and what it means to support this work.

🎙 Feb 26: Mike Hazelrigs reflects on love, loss, and finding purpose through action. He shares how his journey with The Rose and Bikers Against Breast Cancer began after his fiancée Kathy was diagnosed with cancer. His ride is powered by a deep commitment to raising awareness and supporting women through the road ahead.

These stories remind us that impact begins with connection. No matter where you start, you can help someone else find their way.

🎧 Listen and subscribe: therose.org/podcast

02/20/2026

02/19/2026

As we continue recognizing Black History Month, we are uplifting the organizations whose leadership and service strengthen breast health care in our communities. We are honored to highlight SurviveHER, a breast cancer nonprofit focused on informing, inspiring, and empowering women through access, wellness, and education.

Surviveher improves breast health outcomes by providing education, financial assistance, wellness resources, and access to life saving screenings, with a strong commitment to uninsured and underinsured women. Since 2020, their community centered programs have supported more than 1,000 women.

🎙️ Founder Lyndsay Levingston joined us on Let’s Talk About Your Breasts, sharing a powerful story of survivorship and impact.

🎧 Listen and subscribe: https://bit.ly/4qZYpdf

02/18/2026

Congratulations, Estela, on passing your Ultrasound Breast Registry!

This is a meaningful milestone and a true reflection of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence in breast health care. Your growth strengthens our team and helps ensure the women we serve receive the highest quality, compassionate care.

We’re so proud of you, Estela, and excited to see all the ways you will continue to grow and make an impact at The Rose. 💗

02/17/2026

This Black History Month, we are honoring community partners who support women through every step of the breast cancer journey. We are proud to highlight Angels Surviving Cancer, Inc, an organization making a meaningful impact in breast health education, advocacy, and survivorship support.

Angels Surviving Cancer is committed to empowering individuals through every stage of the breast cancer journey by providing education, resources, and access to support. Their work is centered on inclusiveness, equity, and the belief that quality breast health services should be accessible to all.

🎙️ Marva Skinner of Angels Surviving Cancer was featured on Let’s Talk About Your Breasts, sharing an inspiring conversation rooted in healing and survivorship.

🎧 Listen and subscribe: https://bit.ly/4rkbXku