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Woman of the Match - Vera Tayeh!

 October 4, 2025
As part of a partnership with Merz Aesthetics, the NC Courage recognized Vera Tayeh as Woman of the Match, in part, for her work with Amnesty International Group 213, Raleigh.



Marcy Bourne, Chief Development Officer at Amnesty International - USA 

(pictured below in the stands with Vera) 

 

joined members of Group 213 and clergy and congregants from Christ the King Lutheran Church, Cary, NC to honor Vera on the special occasion.



 

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