Big Statues Completes Commission and Creates Bronze Statue Commemorating Kevin Byrd’s 30 Plus Years as Global Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate
National News — Big Statues Completes Commission and Creates Bronze Statues Commemorating Kevin Byrd’s 30 Plus Years as Global Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate.
About: Kevin Byrd — Kevin Byrd is the 1st 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 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.
The Common Council in the City of Utica, New York designated an honorary street “Brown Byrd Lane” sign was 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.
In addition, 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 were archived at the Oneida County History Center.
Inscription: Description of Statue: Statue is a Bronze Bust Resin 5 Inches Tall, 4.30 lbs. weight designed by Matt Glenn, President of Big Statues
Kevin Byrd is a Multiple Award-Winning Entertainer, President of the Brown Byrd Foundation, Inc. Global Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate since the age of 20 years, an Educator, along with being a Health Chairman Kevin Byrd celebrates over 30 plus years of hard work within the community at large.
As of February 2022, Kevin Byrd has been honored as the most awarded Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate in the world. Kevin Byrd is the youngest Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate in the world since 1999.
The Kevin Byrd Statute symbolizes the hard work and dedication that Mr. Byrd has established since 1989 his service to the community at the age of 9 years old from his hometown of Utica, New York. Kevin Byrd leaves his legacy to the next generation to show that with Faith in Jesus Christ, humility, and perseverance all things and dreams can come true.
Kevin Byrd leaves his Historic legacy to his companion, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to come. Mr. Byrd wishes to thank everyone across the world that has blessed his career success.
To God Be the Glory, Kevin Byrd
Philippians 4:13 “All Things are possible with God who Strengthens Thee”
For more information on the Brown Byrd Foundation or to make a donation today visit: www.brownbyrdfoundation.org
