NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A luncheon today will honor breast cancer survivors in Nashville. It’s being put on by offensive lineman and Vanderbilt football standout Jordan White. He’s spearheading this event in honor of his grandmother who is a two-time breast cancer survivor.

" My grandma, she’s my why." White said. “My grandmother took care of me, she raised me. She’s blessed; we’re blessed. She’s a strong woman. Since I’ve been a kid, she’s shown that in her.”

White is teaming up with the Black Breast Cancer Alliance to uplift women navigating the breast cancer journey. Thursday’s event is an effort to support women navigating breast cancer.

“I want them to feel loved. White said. That they know somebody is always in their corner, someone is always supporting them. It’s an event to

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