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How Her Mother’s Cancer Battle Inspired a Life Changing Nonprofit

How Her Mother’s Cancer Battle Inspired a Life Changing Nonprofit

FromLet's Talk About Your Breasts


How Her Mother’s Cancer Battle Inspired a Life Changing Nonprofit

FromLet's Talk About Your Breasts

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Cortney Cole-Hall is a true renaissance woman.
From corporate executive to real estate mogul, she’s enjoyed much success.
But the loss of her mother inspired something that has saved Houston area women from debt collectors. And homelessness.
She founded Pink Door Nonprofit because she didn’t want women to experience what her mom had to endure: trouble paying bills.
During this conversation, Dorothy and Cortney talk about Pink Door’s inception, its eventual sunsetting, and how this all ties back into The Rose’s mission.
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Key Questions Answered

Why does starting a nonprofit require dedication, hard work, and a strong belief in the cause?
Why regular mammograms are crucial for early detection and treatment of breast cancer?
What makes running a nonprofit emotionally challenging and rewarding?
When do you know it’s time to end a nonprofit, so you can ensure it has a positive legacy?
How does supporting and volunteering for nonprofits make a significant difference in the lives of those in need?

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Early Life and Career
03:04 Starting Pink Door Nonprofit
04:53 Mission and Services of Pink Door
06:42 The Inspiration Behind the Name Pink Door
07:12 The Impact of Pink Door and Volunteer Staff
09:32 Emotional Toll and Dealing with Loss
10:39 Favorite Stories of Pink Door
11:58 The Importance of Breast Health and Mammograms
16:23 The Decision to End Pink Door
24:23 The Impact of the Pandemic on Pink Door
26:19 The Legacy of Pink Door and Next Adventure
34:52 Advice for Starting a Nonprofit
38:34 Looking Forward to the FutureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons. Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.