Benefactors

Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation

The Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation was created to honor the life of this Pediatric Medical Resident at Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital. During the filming of the ABC reality series Houston Medical, 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. In the show's debut episode, Marnie stunned viewers by pulling off her wig, revealing that she was both a doctor and a patient. Throughout the run of Houston Medical, viewers were awed by her determination to keep working despite her illness, her candor about

her disease, and her positive attitude in the face of adversity.

"We wanted to honor Marnie's spirit, courage and strength with an event that would benefit two causes that touched her life so personally - brain cancer and children," says Myles Rose, Marnie's twin. "My sister chose to fight cancer with the nation watching. In doing so, she both put a "face" to brain cancer and offered strength and optimism to many who were ill. With the Run for the Rose, we hope to continue Marnie's legacy."

Marnie died on August 23, 2002, from complications of her cancer, just five weeks after the show's final episode aired.

For more information about the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation, please visit their web site at www.runfortherose.com

Dr. Charles A. Conrad

in the funding of his agenda each year.

Dr. Charles Conrad is presently an Associate Professor at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dept of Neuro-Oncology in Houston, Texas and until 2005, was the Medical Director, Brain and Spine Center at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

In response to the Foundation’s efforts to financially support his projects, we received this letter from Dr. Charles A. Conrad.