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04/13
Robin Bray, director of TI's Education Technology Product Development Program Management Office, is a stand-out breast cancer fundraiser and advocate.
TI employee Robin Bray is a stand-out breast cancer fundraiser and advocate. After being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer nearly four years ago, she has been actively involved in supporting breast cancer awareness through Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
In 2009, Robin participated in the Susan G. Komen Dallas Race for the Cure® while undergoing chemotherapy treatment and was recognized by the Dallas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen as a "Top 100 Fundraiser" in the Dallas area. The following year, Robin formed a team and walked in the 60 mile 3 Day™, personally raising $9,000 for the event while walking hundreds of miles in training.
In 2011, she cheered on the 3 Day walkers as they walked to raise awareness and funds. Last year, Robin participated in the North Texas Race for the Cure, serving as the highest overall fundraiser at this regional event.
Robin's fundraising efforts and personal donations to this cause have totaled almost $15,000. These funds are being used to fund local breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs as well as groundbreaking breast cancer research.
According to Hannah Beaty, marketing and communications manager for Susan G. Komen, North Texas, Robin has served the North Texas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in more ways than one.
"My involvement with the Susan G. Komen organization has been very rewarding for me. As a breast cancer survivor, this cause is personal. The North Texas Affiliate has offered me the opportunity to get involved, educate other women through sharing my story and raise funds for life saving programs right here in our community. Ultimately, through this organization, I've had the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
My service to the United Way has given me the opportunity to provide leadership and strategic direction toward the goals of engaging and retaining women leadership givers of UWMD. In addition, this year I've had the opportunity to meet with Texas legislators to advocate for specific bills supporting the UW legislative priorities. These roles have helped me grow as an individual and take part in making lasting change in our community."
— Robin Bray
"Robin represented Susan G. Komen Dallas/North Texas on Good Morning Texas in an effort to educate North Texans on the importance of exercise and healthy life choices in the lives of breast cancer patients," Hannah said.
"She has also agreed to participate in Komen North Texas' 2013 Celebration of Hope as one of our twelve survivor models who will participate in a fashion show."
As a model in this event, Robin will enable the organization to spread the message of what it does by telling her survivor story.
"Our affiliate loves having volunteers and supporters as passionate and as inspiring as Robin Bray," Hannah said.
Supporting other worthy causes
In addition to her support for Susan G. Komen, Robin is actively involved in several volunteer activities for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (UWMD).
Last year, Robin served on the UWMD English Language Learning Grant Panel. In this volunteer role, she analyzed funding applications, made agency site visits and participated in the grant allocation process.
She was also a 2012 steering team committee member for UWMD's Women's Leadership Council, served on UWMD's Advocacy Committee, led the 2012 Spring into Action Volunteer event and participated in a variety of other UWMD volunteer events.
At TI, Robin has been a member of Education Technology's UWMD Campaign Core Team for the past two years and led the business's UWMD e-auction activities in 2012.
"Robin inspires those around her not only with her active involvement in United Way, but in her other volunteer activities such as Susan G. Komen," said Nancy Scott, TI manager of Education Technology's product development program.
"She has personally inspired me as she works tirelessly not only in her day-to-day job, but also in her daily life."
