Longtime Global Prostate Cancer Advocate Kevin Byrd named Super Nova

Global News - Kevin Byrd’s long, lengthy, and esteemed career as the world’s foremost Prostate
Cancer Awareness Advocate begin at the tender age of 24. It all begin as a result of his
grandfather being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

It is still very unusual for a young man to take up the work that Mr. Byrd has embarked upon during his twenties. Let’s take a glimpse into the extraordinary work Kevin Byrd has been doing over several decades.

Mr. Byrd started early in his career as a child actor in Utica, New York. What is unique about his
journey is the length of time that he has been involved in advocacy as well as his deep level of
human commitment through trials and tribulations. It is a known fact that in the normal course
of our lives we will all encounter roadblocks in life.

Mr. Byrd through it all has found a way to consistently spread his message locally, regionally,

nationally and internationally to make a difference on the planet. As we take readers down
memory lane to learn about the scope and depth of his life's mission and work multiple layers of his life uncovered and shared which will empower others to be faithful to their dreams.

Kevin Byrd is nationally known for his portrayal as Lt. John R. Fox in the 2006 History/HBO
movie “Honor Deferred” produced by Al Roker; starring Samuel Jackson and Bernie Mac. Lt.
John R. Fox a WWII hero who killed 100 German Soldiers in the War died in action, and was
posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor five decades after his heroic acts by
President Clinton. The documentary picked up an Emmy/NAMIC Vision Award Nomination
and garnered great reviews.

The likeness of Lt. John R. Fox was transformed into a G.I. Joe Action Figure by Hasbro the summer of 2008.

The Common Council in the City of Utica, New York designated an honorary street “Brown
Byrd Lane” sign to be placed on both ends of the street below the Pond Lane Signs – Legislation
sponsored by Councilmembers Meola, Giruzzi, Vescera, Testa, Marino, McKinsey, Colosimo -
Testa and Zecca Bucciero, 2012 for Black History Month Kevin Byrd’s work entered into
Congressional Record by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Bklyn, N.Y., 2013 Long Island Business News Health Care Heroes Award for work at local chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., 2013 Kevin Byrd Profiled on Verizon FiOS1 Show “Heroes on Long Island, 2016 Actor/Prostate Cancer
Advocate/Founder Brown Byrd Foundation was featured on WABC Here and Now in 2017
which aired on in tri-state New York.

Recently a special exhibit entitled History Maker: A salute to Contemporary African Americans was displayed at the Oneida County History Center, and soon thereafter his memorabilia was archived at the Oneida County History Center.

Kevin Byrd is the 1 st living African American Male to be honored with a statue
unveiling his life work for his efforts as a Global Advocate bringing awareness about
Prostate Cancer around the world and fighting to make a significant difference
around the world. His efforts have led a large number of individuals to participate in
early testing and detection.

In May of 2023 Kevin Byrd, BA, LIU was inducted into Marquis Who’s Who in the
Public Health Section of one of the world’s most prestigious publications.
The 16 th International Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day was held during the
month February 2024 during the month of Black History Month and this year was the
12 th time the Niagara Falls ILLumination Board of Directors has lit the falls blue in
honor of the BrownByrd Foundation’s work around the globe.

Kevin Byrd has held prominent positions in organizations as Health and Wellness Chairman for a
local chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and New York State's largest African American Chamber of Commerce the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Kevin Byrd is wise beyond his years, and his work is unparalleled in human history."
One of the many lessons that can be learned from Mr. Byrd’s life is that remaining committed to
your Unique life’s mission is obtainable through hard work, persistence and faith in God.

To learn more about the Brown Byrd Foundation Visit: https://www.brownbyrdfoundatio...