{"id":14089,"date":"2025-10-29T16:57:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/news\/?p=14089"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:50:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:50:25","slug":"the-cooper-foundation-celebrates-15-years-of-pink-teal-raising-350000-to-support-womens-cancer-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/news\/2025\/10\/the-cooper-foundation-celebrates-15-years-of-pink-teal-raising-350000-to-support-womens-cancer-care\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cooper Foundation Celebrates 15 Years of Pink & Teal, Raising $350,000 to Support Women\u2019s Cancer Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"(Cherry Hill, NJ): Hundreds gathered on October 26 for The Cooper Foundation\u2019s<\/a> 15th Annual Pink Roses & Teal Magnolias event. The event honors survivors, remembers loved ones, and raises vital funds for women\u2019s cancer programs at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.<\/a><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event raised more than $350,000 to advance research and clinical trials, expand access to early detection and diagnostics, and strengthen programs that support women throughout their cancer journey.<\/p>\n

Since its inception, Pink Roses & Teal Magnolias has been a cherished affair and South Jersey tradition. To date, the event has raised more than $8 million for breast and gynecologic cancer care.<\/p>\n

\u201cCooper is committed to increasing access to critically needed cancer care, whether by holding events like Pink Rose & Teal Magnolias fundraiser, which for the past 15 years has brought together people committed to advancing cancer care for women across South Jersey or expanding MD Anderson at Cooper’s radiation oncology services to Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, providing access to critical cancer care for the residents of Cape May and Atlantic counties,” said George E. Norcross III, the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cooper University Health Care.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach year, Pink Roses & Teal Magnolias showcases the strength of our patients, the dedication of our care teams, and the compassion of our community,\u201d said Philip A. Norcross, Esq., chairman of The Cooper Foundation Board. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re advancing innovation, improving access, and ensuring that every woman and family who turns to Cooper receives the highest level of care.\u201d<\/p>\n

Generosa Grana, MD<\/a>, director of MD Anderson at Cooper, reflected on her 31st year of service and shared her gratitude for the event\u2019s continued success. \u201cThis celebration unites survivors, families, and caregivers in support of women\u2019s cancer care,\u201d said Dr. Grana. \u201cThe funds raised through Pink Roses & Teal Magnolias fuel research, expand access to treatment, and help create a world where cancer is detected earlier, treated more effectively, and faced with greater hope\u2014one rose, one magnolia, and one story of hope at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The program also recognized six outstanding team members as the 2025 Pink & Teal Heroes, whose dedication to advancing cancer care reflects the heart of the Pink & Teal mission:<\/p>\n