Enoree, South Carolina, holds the roots of my family heritage. Within this small town, my great-grandparents, Marie and Jurell, nurtured a large family of 12 children. Among them, my grandmother Loraine stood as the eldest daughter. Regrettably, the shadow of cancer looms over our family, as we have lost many loved ones to its grasp. […]

I joined the board of Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation because of my profound belief in the transformative power of grassroots community efforts, mirroring my journey as an International Activist and Founder of The ITAVFoundation. Witnessing the impact of collective action on marginalized populations, I am deeply committed to ensuring that every individual facing […]

When I think of Byrd Cancer, Education and Advocacy Foundation, I think of a family who can empathize, educate and willing to help others during a very scary time in one’s life. We will be able to provide resources, community and education for help and prevention.

I initially go back to the day I was told “it’s cancer” because one of my most frequently asked questions was “how”. And at that moment I had no idea “how”. As I embarked on a new journey, God began to reveal my family’s extensive cancer history. The more I learned the more I felt […]

My interest in the Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation and the Board Member At-Large Position To start, my interest starts as I am a prostate cancer survivor and thriver since 2010 when I had a complete proctectomy. At that time, I had no options for chemo, radiation or any other option at my disposal […]