February 03, 2016
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At R2L in Philadelphia, Buffalo Bills linebacker Tony Steward proposes to longtime girlfriend Brittany Burns, who died of ovarian cancer on Feb. 1 at age 26.
On Monday, less than two months after she was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer, Brittany Burns died an engaged woman.
Burns, 26, was a former Clemson University rower who had been dating Clemson football alum and Buffalo Bills linebacker Tony Steward for the past three years after they met in college. Following Burns' diagnosis, the couple launched a CrowdRise fundraiser, Britt and Tony's Fight Like A Girl Campaign, to spur the creation of a fully-functioning nonprofit charity for other women with ovarian cancer.
As she battled through rounds of chemotherapy, Burns kept friends, family members and supporters up to date on Twitter and Instagram.
I've got an incredible support system including my family, friends, and a fiancé, NOTHING will bring be down today. #ChemoRound2
— Brittany Burns (@bburns2012) December 29, 2015
It turns out that the special moment when she and Burns got engaged took place in Philadelphia, according to People. On Instagram, Burns posted a photo of Steward popping the question at R2L, located on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place. It was three days after she was diagnosed.
Tony Steward proposes to Brittany Burns at R2L in Center City.
On Tuesday, Steward posted a powerful, heartwarming statement honoring the memory of his late fiance,
Brittany Burns.
To date, the CrowdRise campaign has raised just over $20,000 of a $50,000 goal. Those who wish to support Britt and Tony's Fight Like A Girl Campaign can make donations here
