2025 Komen Triangle Race for the Cure

Awanya Davis

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Your gift could provide a one month supply of Tamoxifen, a drug used to treat breast cancers that rely on estrogen for growth, to a patient in need. Every 60 seconds, somewhere in the world, someone dies from breast cancer. Your gift will help save lives! Your gift could provide a screening mammogram to an uninsured or underinsured person in need. Your gift could provide a breast prosthesis for an uninsured or underinsured woman in need. Your gift will help us reach our bold goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. within the next decade!

My Team: Team Breeze Believes VFB

My Event: 2025 Komen Triangle Race for the Cure

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025

My Story

Veronica Faye Burt was a courageous fighter who dedicated her life to advocating for breast cancer awareness and research. Affectionately known as "Breeze" being the oldest of 7 siblings, she faced her battle with cancer with strength and determination.

Passionate about finding a cure, she used her voice to raise awareness and to support others affected by the disease. Her resilience and advocacy left a lasting impact, inspiring many. Veronica was even featured in a publication for her efforts, highlighting her commitment to the cause. She passed away in 2008, leaving behind a legacy of hope and perseverance in the fight against breast cancer.