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Hope In The Face of Cancer - Finding Family: Houston Legends

Finding Family: Houston Legends

06/17/24 • 37 min

Hope In The Face of Cancer

Houston media icon speaks with notable Houstonians about their cancer journey, including Donna Lewis, breast cancer survivor and CanCare volunteer, Rosie Carrabba, breast cancer survivor who was Donna’s CanCare client, and Johnny Carrabba, Rosie’s son and CanCare supporter.

Mentioned Resources:

CanCare- www.cancare.org

About the Guests:

Donna Lewis, co-owner, Tootsies, and CanCare Volunteer

Rosie Carabba, matron of Carrabbas Restaurants, and breast cancer survivor

Johnny Carrabba, Founder of Johnny Carrabba Family of Restaurants and Rosie’s son

About the Host:

Shelby Hodge is Society & Lifestyle Editor for PaperCity Magazine and a Houston icon! A cancer survivor herself, Shelby speaks with notable Houstonians about their cancer journey.

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Houston media icon speaks with notable Houstonians about their cancer journey, including Donna Lewis, breast cancer survivor and CanCare volunteer, Rosie Carrabba, breast cancer survivor who was Donna’s CanCare client, and Johnny Carrabba, Rosie’s son and CanCare supporter.

Mentioned Resources:

CanCare- www.cancare.org

About the Guests:

Donna Lewis, co-owner, Tootsies, and CanCare Volunteer

Rosie Carabba, matron of Carrabbas Restaurants, and breast cancer survivor

Johnny Carrabba, Founder of Johnny Carrabba Family of Restaurants and Rosie’s son

About the Host:

Shelby Hodge is Society & Lifestyle Editor for PaperCity Magazine and a Houston icon! A cancer survivor herself, Shelby speaks with notable Houstonians about their cancer journey.

Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!

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Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

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Corporate Compassion: Alliant’s Commitment to Cancer Support for Employees

Discover the power of community and corporate compassion. Through heartfelt conversations with Diane, Jayme, and Sarah from Alliant Insurance Services, you will gain insights into the deeply personal connections these inspiring women have with cancer.

Diane recounts the emotional journey of supporting her mother and mother-in-law, while Sarah bravely shares her experience as a lung cancer survivor. Jayme opens up about her proactive approach after testing positive for the BRCA2 gene, providing a powerful narrative of resilience and prevention.

Dive into the heart of Alliant's pioneering Employee ResourceGroup, ARMS, which stands for Awareness, Resources, Mentorship, and Support. Learn how Jayme and Diane, as founding members, have helped foster a robust support network that includes regular meetings, virtual support groups, meal trains, and much more. This episode is a testament to the essential role of corporate support in the lives of employees facing cancer.

About Our Host:

Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

https://www.cancare.org/

https://www.facebook.com/CanCareInc

https://www.instagram.com/cancare_inc

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We speak with Rita, a remarkable breast cancer survivor with a heart for service, and Marcella, a program manager at Canopy, a cancer survivorship center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Rita and Marcella share their insights on the true essence of cancer survivorship, which begins at diagnosis and encompasses living with, through, and beyond. They discuss the vital role of Survivorship Centers like Canopy in providing hope, healing, and empowerment throughout the cancer journey. Additionally, we explore how healthcare partnerships, such as the collaboration between CanCare and Memorial Hermann, bridge the gap between medical treatment and emotional support, offering patients a comprehensive care system.

Mentioned Resources:

CanCare- www.cancare.org

Facebook: CanCareInc

Instagram: cancare_inc

LinkedIn: cancare-inc

YouTube: @cancarevideos

CanCare: Cancare.org/podcast

About Our Host:

Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

https://www.cancare.org/

https://www.facebook.com/CanCareInc

https://www.instagram.com/cancare_inc

Thanks for listening!

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