New Charity Partner! Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation
The Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation is dedicated to empowering individuals in their fight against cancer by providing crucial support and essential resources. Our mission is to deliver pertinent information and guide individuals towards the necessary tools to effectively combat their cancer journey.
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Know Your Lemons, as both organizations have personal connections to cancer. From our Vice President, Shogunny McBeth-Alexander, a breast cancer thriver, to board members Curry J. Bailey III and Alvin R. Fields, who have overcome prostate cancer, each member of the Byrd team has a unique experience with cancer. Our President, Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, carries the BCL6 cancer gene, and Brittany Young, our Development Director, lost her father to stomach cancer. Additionally, board members Narda Fields and Shannon Stones have lost loved ones to multiple myeloma and breast cancer. Byrd's medical advisor, Dr. Monique Gary, lost her mother to ovarian cancer at a young age. Even our LGBTQIA+ Directors, Katelyn and Jenna Bucolo, have been impacted by cancer through pediatric and breast cancer diagnoses in their families. Board member Jarrod Hill's great grandparents battled breast and prostate cancer.
Despite the personal experiences with cancer, all of Byrd's board members are united in their mission to lower the cancer mortality rate by providing resources and tools to ALL communities. The partnership with Know Your Lemons is an exciting opportunity to connect ALL individuals with adequate resources and contribute to the collective effort of reducing the mortality rate.
Post by: Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, DPA, M.A.Ed., RT(T)
Biography
Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, DPA, M.A.Ed., RT(T), is a native of West Philadelphia with a diverse background and a strong passion for making a positive impact. With almost 10 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, she intimately understands the challenges faced by cancer patients.
Dr. Bailey earned her doctoral degree in Public Administration from West Chester University, focusing her research on improving the timely diagnosis of breast cancer in young women and advocating for policy changes to enhance healthcare access for this vulnerable group.
As a patient herself, navigating the complexities of the healthcare system with lupus and carrying a cancer gene, Dr. Bailey brings firsthand knowledge to her advocacy work, creating a powerful synergy between her roles as a healthcare professional and a patient.
Dr. Bailey is a compelling motivational speaker, drawing from her personal experiences to inspire others. She is the CEO & President of the Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation and serves in various advisory and mentorship roles for organizations such as the Pink Lemonade Stand Challenge and Live Like Lukas, Inc.
In addition to her advocacy work, Dr. Bailey is a writer and director, known for her documentary "A Letter to My Sisters: A Breast Cancer Documentary for Young Women" and the book "A Letter To My Sisters: The Erica Jo Robinson Story."
Dr. Bailey's extensive list of roles also includes being an Advisor for Bexa Equity Alliance, being on Unite for HER Women of Color Task Force, and holding a board membership with the Still Rise Farm Organization. Through her diverse skill set and unwavering dedication, she continues to make a profound impact in healthcare, advocacy, and storytelling, inspiring hope and positive change for individuals facing adversity.
Website: https://byrdcancerfoundation.org
