For this special episode of 'Hope in the Face of Cancer', CanCare President and CEO Darcie Wells joins Dorothy Gibbons, founder and CEO of The Rose, on The Rose Podcast: Let's Talk about Your Breasts for a heartfelt conversation about the power of support and connection in the cancer community.

Together, they share what it takes to lead a nonprofit with compassion, how CanCare grew from a local Texas organization to serving people across all 50 states, and how the challenges of the pandemic sparked innovation and growth. Darcie also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the matching and training process that equips CanCare volunteers to walk alongside those facing cancer with empathy and understanding.

This is more than a discussion about nonprofits—it’s a conversation about inspiration, dedication, and the impact of leading authentically. Join us for this inspiring exchange between two leaders dedicated to making a difference in the cancer community.

Mentioned Resources:

CanCare- www.cancare.org

About the Guests:

Dorothy Gibbons, founder and CEO of The Rose. Host of The Rose Podcast: Let's Talk about Your Breasts. The Rose is a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every woman has access to life-saving breast health care.

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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.

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