10 Facts About Deanna Favre

Deanna Favre was born to Kerry Tynes when he married Deanna's mother, Ann Tynes.

Deanna Favre met Brett Favre while growing up in Kiln; they had attended school together since early childhood, and began dating in high school during her sophomore and Favre's freshman year.

Deanna Favre graduated in 1994 with a degree in exercise science.

Deanna Favre created the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation, which supports breast cancer education, women's breast imaging and diagnosis services for all women, including those who are medically underserved.

At age 20, Deanna became pregnant and gave birth to Favre's daughter, Brittany Nicole, on February 6,1989.

Deanna Favre moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin to live with Favre in 1995.

Deanna Favre was uncertain at first, but agreed when he went to get a marriage license and she was told she needed to come in and sign it.

Deanna Tynes and Brett Favre were married on July 14,1996, at St Agnes Catholic Church in Green Bay.

Deanna Favre made headlines in October 2004 after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33.

Deanna Favre later described her relationship with her husband as stronger than ever.