Heather Walker, a Boston Celtics executive who dedicated her life to raising money and awareness for brain cancer while battling it, has died at the age of 52.
Walker, the Celtics’ vice president of public relations, died Wednesday after being diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in July 2021, according to her family.
In a statement, The Boson Celtics eulogized Walker, calling her “a boundlessly charismatic, giving, and selfless soul.”
Portions of the team’s statement read:
Walker collaborated with The Jimmy Fund to launch her Move 4 Heather Challenge after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer, in 2021.
It asked individuals to accomplish something on their “bucket list” or something that affected them, photograph or videotape it, publish it on social media, and donate to the Heather Walker Fund.
The contributions have aided the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The fund has raised more than $640,000 since its inception.
Walker is survived by her husband Stephen, and their two daughters: Taylor and Samantha.