Welcome to Rose's personal page!
I am swimming in honor of my brother Kevin Heritage and in memory of my loving mother Rosemary Heritage and dear friend, the Honorable Theresa Whelan. Kevin has just finished standard of care and starts immunotherapy for NSCLC. His strength and determination are unstoppable. He has beat numerous cancers in the past and is the strongest he has ever been, both mentally and physically. His strong support of family, friends and faith keep him positive and moving. My sweet, beautiful and loving mom died of colon cancer in 1988! A day doesn't go by without remembering her smile, hugs and love. I miss her dearly. And my dear friend Theresa, who recently passed in December 2022. We loved being outdoors-running, biking, and skiing. The grace, love and gratitude she emanated throughout her illness was a testament to the amazing, smart, fun and beautiful person she was. You are forever missed! Founded in 1987, Swim Across America has hosted charity swims with one goal: to raise money for innovative cancer research that would lead to breakthrough treatments and therapies. Since then, Swim Across America has raised over $100M to fund the next generation of pioneers in oncology and cancer-support care. I joined Swim Across America because I believe in their mission and want to help give more families hope. If you are able, please support me by making a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal. Thank you for helping me #MakeWavesToFightCancer.