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New York, New York - Four levels of government which includes US President, New York State Governor, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz all honored the work of Kevin Byrd Award Winning Actor/Prostate Cancer Awareness.
PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 12, 2008 – New York, New York - Four levels of government which includes US President, New York State Governor, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz all honored the work of Kevin Byrd Award Winning Actor/Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocacy
President W.Bush says, I send Kevin Byrd best wishes and continued success with his fight for Prostate Cancer around our nation. Bush also states, “During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month we pray for those who lost the battle against Prostate Cancer. We thank all the many professionals and educators like Kevin Byrd, and all other foundations who aid in these victories. By continuing our fight against this disease we will make our nation healthier and a more hopeful place”.
Governor Paterson says “In the humanitarian spirit of generosity and determination to reduce the incidence of Prostate Cancer among others; Actor Kevin Byrd has certainly taken significant steps to spread a message of hope and healing to men diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. You are to be commended for your leadership and tireless efforts to protect and improve the health of men of all ages and walks of life”.
Mayor Bloomberg says “On behalf of our city I'm pleased to recognize Kevin Byrd the chief executive officer of BrownByrd Prostate Cancer Foundation to contributing so much to the health and well being of our great city. Please accept my best wishes for continued success”.
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz says, “All of Brooklyn would like to salute and honor Award Winning Actor Kevin Byrd for his ongoing commitment to promoting community health and to fight against Prostate Cancer since the death of his beloved grandfather who died of prostate cancer in 2003.”
About: Kevin Byrd
Kevin Byrd an award winning entertainer who’s celebrating his 18th year anniversary in entertainment, and has always had the passion for the performing arts and since the time he was 3 years old; nothing has stood in the way of pursing his goal. Today Kevin Byrd at 27; stands at the threshold of Superstardom. With an abiding faith that God leads him; Kevin has danced, song, acted, modeled, produced, and directed his way into mainstream theatre, television, modeling, and motion pictures.
Kevin Byrd’s extensive talent and intellectual pursuits have led to accomplish remarkable achievements for a little boy from Utica, New York since 1991 when he joined the Rhythm Lights ( a theatrical performing company) discovered by legendary director Doris Yagey. Kevin Byrd performed in such musical productions in the early to late 90’s “Westside story”, “Oliver”, “Chorus Line”, “Goodbye Girl”, and “Wizard of Was”
Kevin Byrd attended Long Island University in 1998 (New York City) and attracted the attention of a singing group “ IMPACQ. Kevin’s group won 2 times at the Apollo, won several talent shows, song at the NAACP award ceremony, Million Youth March, and for the RCA recording group” IMAGINE ”, in 2002 Kevin starred in an independent film called , “City Games ” which premiered in Japan; in 2003. Byrd starred as leading actor in an educational film called, Kevin’s Addiction and Nicole’s choice , which won the Cinema Golden Eagle and Freddie Award . In 2004 Kevin Byrd wrote, produced, and starred as leading actor in his hit Award Winning independent film, “ The Last Dayz” an awareness film helping to promote the awareness of Prostate Cancer and has reached a media circulation of over 10 million people, and has garnered Kevin Byrd to international media status in over 17 countries.
Kevin Byrd in April 2005 appeared as the cover Model for the hit Barnes & Nobles best seller list book “Things in Between” by Nathanial Portis ; Byrd stars as Cameron Johnson a young teenager who tries to find happiness, thus working through the effects of poverty and struggles in his life. Kevin Byrd has appeared as a special guest on the Joe Kelly talk show (Utica, New York) in a TV special called, “ A Night with Kevin Byrd ” in a one to one intimate look over Kevin’s career and how he speaks out about his road to stardom.
Kevin Byrd starred as the legendary Lt. John R. Fox, a legendary WW II African American hero who received the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor from President Clinton in a 1997 a TV Documentary called, “Honor Deferred ” a History Channel documentary produced by Al Roker and hosted by Sammuel L. Jackson & Bernie Mac . Kevin Byrd theatrical talents have taken him to the stage in a One Man Show (at the Famous Off Broadway Theatre ”The Players Theatre” which drew a sold out audience and received rave reviews in New York City) “RELEASE” a one man show (written and produced by Kevin Byrd and poet Jason Hendricks) about a young man and his portrayal of a plethora of personalities from all walks of life.
In February 2008 Kevin Byrd kicked off his first “RELEASE” One Man Show tour. In April 2008 Kevin Byrd (CEO/Chairman) established his own not for profit 501 (c) (3) company called “BrownByrd Prostate Cancer Foundation”; helping to continue to promote the awareness of his Prostate Cancer Campaign. In July 2008 Kevin Byrd stars in the new hit Bollywood movie called “When Kiran Meets Karen” directed by award winning director Manan Kathora.
For more information on Kevin Byrd's Acting Career and Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocacy you may log on to www.kevbyrd.com or to request a interview with Award Winning Actor Kevin Byrd you may contact PA Public Relations Company at 718.380.2062.
