What does it mean to change lives without ever asking for recognition? Today, I sit down with the woman who kept the Rose open during the pandemic, who started a new program for women without doctors, and who gives quietly, both here and across the world. 

Listen for:

• How an unexpected meeting led to a million-dollar gift
• Why being anonymous matters to her
• How one person’s generosity created real change for women who need it most

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Key Questions Answered

1. Why does the anonymous donor choose to remain anonymous?

2. How did the anonymous donor first connect with The Rose?

3. What was the anonymous donor’s initial major gift to The Rose, and how did it come about?

4. How did the donor help The Rose survive during the pandemic?

5. What innovative programs has the donor helped start at The Rose?

6. What are some examples of the donor’s philanthropy outside of The Rose?

7. How does the donor decide which projects and people to support?

8. Why do The Rose’s mobile coaches have names like Misty, Lily, and Eva?

9. What kind of legacy does the anonymous donor hope to leave?

10. What advice does the donor offer to others interested in giving or philanthropy?

11. How has the donor’s family history influenced her approach to philanthropy?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Anonymous Donor Supports Breast Center

05:29 Anonymous Benefactor Fuels Medical Program

08:32 Supporting Conservation & Education Post-COVID

12:42 Generations of Trailblazing Women

14:28 Naming Coaches After Dogs

17:31 Empowering Women's Health Choices

22:50 Lesson Planning Challenges in Bilingual Classroom

24:31 Friendship Through Philanthropy

29:54 Reflective 80-Year-Old Mediator

32:01 Exploring Africa's Rivers Safely

34:14 Eco-Initiatives in Madagascar

37:33 "Listen and Give Generously"

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