Heather Walker, the vice president of public relations for the Boston Celtics, died after a battle with brain cancer. She was 52 years old.
Walker was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in July 2021 and died Wednesday, according to her family.
After Walker’s diagnosis, she joined a clinical trial that included a vaccine specifically designed to fight her cancer.
She also 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 donations have helped support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Since being established, the fund has raised more than $640,000.
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 is survived by her husband Stephen and daughters: Taylor and Samantha.