Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation
Supporting Brain Cancer Research and Pediatric Health Initiatives Since 2003
About The Foundation
Dr. Marnie Rose was just 27 and in the first year of her pediatric medical residency at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital when she was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. Despite her diagnosis, she agreed to share all – her cancer journey, personal life and professional duties as a medical resident – with a TV crew from the ABC reality series Houston Medical. The critically acclaimed hospital series followed the lives of doctors, nurses, other health care professionals and patients at Memorial Hermann.
Run For The Rose
The Run for the Rose supports brain cancer research and pediatric initiatives, recognizes brain tumor survivors, and remembers loved ones lost to this devastating disease. We are excited to announce that the 21st Annual Run for the Rose will take place in Spring of 2025! Individual and team registrations will be available later in the Fall, sponsorship opportunities are available now.
Race-day activities include a 5K, Family 1K and a post-race party for all participants. Timed 5K participants are eligible to win awards which will be given to male and female 5K participants who finish first, as well as the top three male and female finishers in specific-age categories. Children receive medals.
Making a Difference
The unwavering support of our donors over 20 years has enabled us to give a remarkable $7 million to brain cancer research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UTHealth Houston as well as pediatric initiatives, including chronic illness, palliative and hospice care, at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. These donations truly are a gift of life.
We Can Save Even More Lives With Your Help! We support new drug development and personalized medicine, where the treatment is tailored to the patient’s own genetic makeup. The treatments being investigated have implications for all cancers. Our support of new drug development is expediting the delivery of these drugs from the lab to the patient.
Our Heroes
Marnie A. Rose, M.D.
The 27-year-old pediatric resident at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital (part of UTHealth Medical School) had been diagnosed with and was fighting to survive brain cancer.
Drew Patchin
At 10 years old, Drew is battling Anaplastic Ependymoma (a rare form of brain cancer) for the 3rd time. When this recurrence happened in February, Drew’s family was told that this time it would be inoperable.
Addison Faith Bender
Addison Faith Bender was the sweetest little munchkin with a truly beautiful soul. She was only 17 months old when she was diagnosed with an Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
Alan Smith
Alan was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme in 2002 at the age of 37. He fought the battle with dignity, courage, and bravery. Alan endured two surgeries, thirty radiation treatments and too many rounds of chemotherapy to count.
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