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National News – April 15th, 2023 – The Marquis Who’s Who Publication Board Certifies Kevin Byrd, BA Approval & Induction of his Biographical Record in Who’s Who in America. Kevin Byrd recent certification and induction of his biographical record is the cumulative result his decades long work as a prostate cancer awareness advocate throughout America and around the globe
Biographical Highlights
· April 2023 – Kevin Byrd biographical record certified and approved for induction into Who’s Who in America
· February 2023 – Kevin Byrd statue unveiling commissioned by Big Statues
· February 2, 2023 – Kevin Byrd honored for the 11 consecutive year with Niagara Falls Illumination in honor his work at the Brown Byrd Foundation
· March 2023 – 3D rendering and final sketch photo of Kevin Byrd Bronze Bust Statue Resin 5 inches tall, 4.30lbs, Weight designed by Matt Glenn, President of Big Statues archived in Oneida County History Center
· April 24, 2021 to July 30, 2021 – Artifacts of Kevin Byrd’s work which include aspects of his early years, citation, proclamation, acting career, family life, media chronicling his journey and global advocacy promoting prostate cancer awareness, early detection, and screening, etc. were on display as the Oneida County History Center and is permanently archived at the center.
· 2019 – Kevin Byrd’s advocacy work featured on WABC’s Here and Now highlighting the work of the Brown Byrd Foundation’s global impact
· 2013 – Profiled on Verizon FiOS1 Show “Heroes on Long Island”
· 2012 – Utica Native Kevin Byrd received Designated Honorary Street “Brown Byrd Lane” sigh was placed on both ends of the street below the Pond Lane Signs
· 2012 – Kevin Byrd’s work entered into Congressional Record by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Democrat, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Kevin Byrd’s work has inspired men around the world to take action and he has worked besides medical professionals to present prostate cancer screenings on many occasions through the Brown Byrd’s Foundation work.
Here are a few accolades honoring his work around the world he’s been honored with proclamations from a number of government leaders, including former President George Bush, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gov. David Paterson and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In total, he has been honored by over 100 mayors and government officials across the country and has received over 100 proclamation awards.
In his hometown of Utica, October 1 is designated as Kevin Byrd Day in honor of his tireless work. During Black History Month, February 2 has also been designated as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day.
His immense body of work is important to future generations as it displays his commitment to humanity through the lenses of a young African American male to make his mark on the world.
Multimedia Highlights
Statue Commissioned Honoring Kevin Byrd’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocacy
Kevin Byrd Final Sketch of Kevin Byrd’s Bronze Bust Statue Archived in Oneida County History Center
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For more information on the Brown Byrd Foundation visit: www.brownbyrdfoundation.org To make a donation today visit: https://www.brownbyrdfoundation.org/brown-byrd-foundation-prostate-cancer-donations.html
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