The 2nd Annual Giving Them Their Flowers Fundraising Gala

At Young Docs Roanoke (YDROA), we’re building a legacy of impact by shaping the future of healthcare through mentorship. YDROA is a mentoring pipeline program dedicated to exposing Black boys to careers in healthcare and medicine, starting as early as 8th grade. By guiding and inspiring these young minds, we’re creating opportunities for them to envision—and achieve—a future where they can lead, innovate, and make lasting change in their communities.

The 2nd Annual "Giving Them Their Flowers" Gala is our way of honoring exceptional young professionals who are blazing trails in healthcare, medicine, and science. From leading groundbreaking medical initiatives to transforming lives through patient care, these individuals embody the perseverance, innovation, and service that YDROA instills in its mentees. By supporting the gala, you’re investing in their success and helping YDROA expand its mission to inspire, mentor, and uplift the next generation of healthcare leaders, creating a ripple effect of change that will benefit our community for generations.

2nd Annual Giving Them Their Flowers Gala

By United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge

2nd Annual Giving Them Their Flowers Gala