Music that continues to give hope Posted on July 22, 2011February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The music and impact of ACRF supporter Rosie Lee continues to grow and inspire those who hear her story. Rosie started supporting cancer research with her initiative Rosie’s Cancer Fund, giving hope to cancer sufferers while honouring the life of a loved one through song. Through her website she has been able to share her cancer journey to support and inspire others going through the cancer experience. Her song “One Day We’ll Meet Again” is dedicated to her dear friend, Marilyn, and was first written the night before she sadly passed away after a long battle with both breast cancer and cervical cancer. 90% of the sales of this song are donated to cancer research. Continue reading “Music that continues to give hope”
Rosie Lee – music that gives hope Posted on September 23, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit In 2007 Rosie Lee was diagnosed with stomach cancer, but that didn’t stop her from doing what she loves and achieving big things. Now in remission, Rosie has just launched her inspiring initiative Rosie’s Cancer Fund, giving hope to cancer sufferers while honouring the life of a loved one through song. “One Day We’ll Meet Again” is dedicated to Rosie’s dear friend, Marilyn, and was first written the night before she sadly passed away after a long battle with both breast cancer and cervical cancer. “One evening in 2008, the music to this song came to me. Then, on June 1st, 2009, the words of the first verse ran through my mind. I dearly wanted to ring the hospital where Mal was and play it to her. But I couldn’t bring myself to do it. It wasn’t finished. It wasn’t ready. She passed away the next morning,” reveals Rosie. Continue reading “Rosie Lee – music that gives hope”
