This prestigious award celebrates Lauren Brohm's unwavering commitment to helping and supporting others. Lauren was a true miracle worker at our foundation from 2016 until her untimely passing in November 2023. Her work ethic, positive attitude, and selflessness serve as a beacon for all of us at UBCF and the countless lives Lauren impacted.

With the establishment of this award, UBCF annually chooses a recipient who embodies all that was close to Lauren's heart. This prestigious award is given to an individual who demonstrates unwavering positivity, selfless giving, and a deep commitment to family, friends, and wholehearted generosity.

UBCF is honored to announce that this year's recipient of the Lauren Brohm Legacy Award is Rick Baker, founder of the Becky Baker Foundation.

After retiring to support his late wife Becky Baker during her battle with breast cancer, Rick established the Platinum-rated Becky Baker Foundation to honor her memory through dedicated service. Since its inception, the foundation has provided thousands of free screenings and distributed over five million dollars in essential resources to families across the country.

The Artists for Action award is presented to an artist whose goals align with UBCF's programs and exemplifies our mission to make a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. Through their work, passion, or philanthropy, this artist strives to leave a lasting impact.

We are especially proud to honor Denyce Graves, recipient of the inaugural Artist for Action Award, whose artistry and advocacy exemplify the spirit of the evening.

Denyce does incredible work building social equity through her foundation, the Denyce Graves Foundation, which is dedicated to helping people of color attend top arts schools. A similar commitment to UBCF's Child Sponsorship Program, which provides educational scholarships for children who have lost a parent to breast cancer.

Denyce herself lost her father to breast cancer, so she understands first hand the deep impact breast cancer can have on a family.

The Luminary Award honors an extraordinary individual whose life and legacy reflect profound impact, resilience, and purpose. This award recognizes someone who has faced a breast cancer diagnosis with remarkable courage, determination, and grace - and refused to allow that diagnosis to define or diminish their life's work.

Recipients of the Luminary Award exemplify perseverance and vision, transforming adversity into renewed strength and inspiration. Whether continuing a lifetime of service or embarking on new paths of leadership and advocacy after diagnosis, these individuals demonstrate that purpose does not pause in the face of challenge - it evolves and grows stronger.

This award celebrates a true beacon of strength: someone whose resilience and dedication uplift others and prove that a breast cancer diagnosis does not limit purpose or impact.