Our Goal
The Rose Watkins ALS Tour of Dreams is dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences for individuals fighting ALS. Our mission is to grant them a “Dream Moment” through private stadium tours for their favorite sports teams, creating a lasting memory and a source of inspiration throughout their battle with ALS. The inaugural Rose Watkins ALS Tour of Dreams took place on August 13, 2025, at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Superbowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Our first tour recipients were Kansas City Chiefs Super Fans, “Rachel Beason” and “Chad Branson.”
Who Was Rose
Rose Marie Watkins was born June 22, 1944 in Shreveport Louisiana the youngest of three children, She was a loving wife, a caring mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, mother of four children, five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Rose was a devoted Christian to the United Methodist Church her whole life, her parents raised her in church which led to her raising her kids in church at a very young age. Rose was a huge pet lover and had a bird named Gurvis who she would place on her shoulder every morning. She enjoyed her outings and yearly holiday get togethers with family and her best friends Jane, Barbara and Debbie.
There was no one sweeter than Rose, her thoughtfulness and caring heart was always on display. Her soft light pitched voice can still be heard by loved ones.
She was Valedictorian of her senior class, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at McKinley High school and loved by everyone, and she was a big Kansas City Chiefs fan.
She was diagnosed with ALS in 2017. This website is in honor of the memory of Rose Watkins.
There will only be one Rose.
