Memories of Robyn Bandele Nash

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Robyn Bandele Nash

Edgartown, MA

April 5, 1954 - June 25, 2020

Apr 5, 1954 - Jun 25, 2020

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

2014, Boston, MA, USA

"To Risk, to care, to dream, to expect as you do, are qualities that are rarely found in one individual." - Robyn Bandele Nash

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

2015, Boston, MA, USA

"I am proud to be a Jimmy Fund Walk Hero because I love spreading energy, joy, empowerment, and my survival instincts to anyone I can touch." - Robyn Bandele Nash

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

2016, Boston, MA, USA

"After 10 years of chemo, I've embraced a new mantra: "Love what you have; accept what you receive; give what you can; forgive what you can't and bless what you see. BE THE SOURCE OF LIGHT - Robyn Bandele Nash

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Rita Spence

Paula Paris

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

2012, The Hope Lodge, Boston

“I fell in love with the Lodge the moment I walked through the doors. I just felt this calming, welcoming, loving presence, and I felt at home. This place gives you the power to fight even harder. The Lodge, for me, has been the most peaceful respite that I could imagine. They really got the name right– this place is truly all about hope. It restores the belief that you can do anything -- you can beat cancer and leave here a winner. I am committed to the Lodge 100%. It transformed my life. I don’t know what I would have done without it.” – Robyn Bandele Nash

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Melinda Brown

To the Nash Family, especially Carolyn, Jennifer, and Robyn, you have our sincerest and deepest sympathy for your loss of such a well loved and beautiful Sister and Auntie. ~The Browns.

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Angela Robinson

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Laura Hilliard

I had the honor of serving as a trustee of Union Chapel with Robyn, and the privilege of being her nurse in the hospital on a few occasions. She always had a hug , a smile, and something positive to say every single time we crossed paths, and had such gratitude for her life and everything and everyone in it. She was a blessed friend to me, and so many others, and she will be greatly missed. Sending my love and my condolences to her family and friends.

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Jessica Hogan

2016

Robyn at the 2016 Jimmy Fund Walk

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Robyn Andrea Burgess

Paula Paris

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Jessica Hogan

2015

Robyn at the 2015 Jimmy Fund Walk

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Jessica Hogan

On behalf of the entire staff at the Jimmy Fund Walk, we are so incredibly saddened to hear of Robyn's passing. Robyn was such a positive, bright light and a force to be reckoned with. Her upbeat attitude and spirit radiated off onto anyone she was with. I have such a vivid memories of Robyn from so many Jimmy Fund Walks - always with the biggest smile (and oftentimes a tutu!) She was a tireless advocate for this vicious disease, and we will carry her in our hearts always. Sending love, prayers and deepest sympathies.

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Carol Johnson

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Kimberly Dowdell

On behalf of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), we extend our sincere sympathies to the Nash family. Robyn’s father, Robert Nash was a founding member of NOMA and we are so saddened to hear of his daughter’s passing. Peace and healing to all mourning this tremendous loss.

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Paula Paris

My sincere condolences to Robyn Nash's family, lifelong friends, and other loved ones. Robyn and I became friends about 15 years ago, although our paths had crossed several times before then on the island, where her loving and generous spirit will always remain. She was a fierce warrior, who battled with power, courage and grace, and even humor. Steven, what a good brother you are. Thank you for giving her my note to read last week. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to say farewell before she embarked on her transcendental journey. She will be missed, for sure.

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Jerome Wright

Ludlow McKay

Robyn is the ultimate cancer warrior and inspiration for those who have battled cancer including myself. Even though you have lost this battle, you have won the war. Rest well my HU FRIEND 4 LIFE. #CancerSucks #FuckCancer

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William M Hall Jr

I will always remember Robin for some reason as the "dancer" who performed gracefully and with beauty while we were fellow undergraduate students at Howard University. As we remained friends and both "matured" ,Robin continued to move through her professional duties and personal relationships with again grace and beauty .
Warm, engaging, consistently "dancing on the sunny side of the street."
Shalom Aleichem my sister.😇

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Angela Robinson

2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Robyn was my best friend my senior year at Woodrow Wilson in Washington, D.C. She talked me into joining the Workshop for Careers in the Arts where we took modern dance classes everyday from Debbie Allen and Vivienne Reed....I had never danced before but I learned that year... and we both dance in Debbie's senior project at Ira Aldridge Theater on Howard's campus....we were both tall and lanky.... and refused to date "high school boys".
The year we both turned 60 I invited Robyn out to California and we took a road trip to San Francisco. ...we attended a party for another friend Debbie McFerrin...also turning 60 ....we laughed all the way to San Francisco and all the way back....we stopped in Carmel on the way home and in San Louis Obispo we saw seals and sea lions on the beach... IF ROBYN WAS YOUR FRIEND ....YOU HAD A FRIEND FOR LIFE.....I'll see you again my friend ....at the big...party....in the sky......
Rest now.....no more pain to endure....you are with the ancestors and they are ready to dance with you....Love, always ....Angie Robinson

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

2015

Robyn & Robyn with 'The Pink Angels' @ The Jimmy Fund Walk 2015

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Joanne Seneta

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Joanne Seneta

Robyn was our hero in every sense of the word. She inspired everyone who she came in contact with and no ... Read more Robyn was our hero in every sense of the word. She inspired everyone who she came in contact with and no matter how she was feeling... Read more Robyn was our hero in every sense of the word. She ... Read more

Milton B. Allen, Jr

2015, Fenway Park

Great Day at Fenway - The Actual Trophies from 2004, 2007 & 2013

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Milton B. Allen, Jr

2015, Fenway Park

This was taken right after the interview for WEEI for the JimmyFund Radiothon. It was a remote at Fenway Park

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Robyn Andrea Burgess

In 2015 Aunt Robyn spoke with a Boston radio station about her experience with cancer, Dana-Farber, and the Jimmy Fund Walk. Her energy was infectious.

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Robyn at the 2017 Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers Executive Council Breakfast

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Rita Spence

Milton, thank you so much for including that excerpt. Quintessential Robyn. I was sitting at one of those... Read more Milton, thank you so much for including that excerpt. Quintessential Robyn. I was sitting at one of those tables as Robyn’s guest.... Read more Milton, thank you so much for including that excerpt.... Read more

Milton B. Allen, Jr

Rita, I believe we were sitting at the same table... Rita, I believe we were sitting at the same table... Rita, I believe we were sitting at the same table...... Read more

Milton B. Allen, Jr

Even in the most difficult of times she always had Joy in her Heart...

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Debbie Boykin

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Margot Sharff

I will miss your smile and great force Robyn! You have taught us to embrace life with all its gifts and struggles. You are a true heroine and goddess; rise up Sister!

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