Founding AthletesLance Armstrong NewsThe Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) unites people through programs and experiences to empower cancer survivors to live life on their own terms and to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. The LAF focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for cancer survivors. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF has raised more than $250 million for the fight against cancer. Join 60 million LIVESTRONG wristband wearers and help make cancer a national priority. Unite and fight cancer at LIVESTRONG.org. LIVESTRONG(R) Advances Cancer Patients' Rights at World Cancer Congress August 26, 2010 Health Leaders From Around the World Pledge Action, Shed New Light on the World's Cancer Epidemic SHENZHEN, CHINA--(Marketwire - August 26, 2010) LIVESTRONG advanced the fight against cancer at the World Cancer Congress, which was organized August 24, 2010 Thousands Run, Walk and Ride in the LIVESTRONG Challenge Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA--(Marketwire - August 24, 2010) LIVESTRONG is pleased to announce the LIVESTRONG Challenge Philadelphia, now in its fifth year, raised more January 19, 2010 - Washington, DC Athletes for Hope’s multi-phased social media campaign Who Gives?”, designed to spark conversation and garner support around athlete philanthropy has come to a close, raising over $250,000 for over 50 charities and culminating with more than 35 LIVESTRONG™ Global Cancer Summit to take place in Paris next July Armstrong reunites with Johan Bruyneel on Team Astana NEW YORK, NY Sept. 24, 2008 Today, Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, cycling champion and founder and Lance Armstrong Foundation and Demand Media Launch LIVESTRONG.COM Santa Monica, CA - June 17, 2008 Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and Demand Media, Inc., the leading social media company, recently launched On national grassroots lobby day, Armstrong to visit 4 cities to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer AUSTIN, Texas May 13, 2008 LIVESTRONG Day, the Lance Armstrong Foundation's (LAF) annual AUSTIN, Texas May 8, 2008 Today, national cancer advocate Lance Armstrong, founder and chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF), testified on Capitol Hill at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing Austin, TX May 1, 2008 The Lance Armstrong Foundation is proud to announce that today its founder and chairman Lance Armstrong was named to the prestigious TIME 100, a list of the world's most influential people in this week's issue. Armstrong to tour Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, run Boston Marathon and throw ceremonial first pitch at Red Sox game (April 22, 2008) Lance Armstrong, founder and chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF), met with Winning students will receive visit from Lance Armstrong AUSTIN, Texas March 14, 2008 The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) is encouraging educators to get their students involved in the fight against cancer. The LAF Notebooks will help survivors face the challenges and changes that come with cancer AUSTIN, Texas March 10, 2008 The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) recently announced that they are collaborating with the American Madison, March 4, 2008—Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters today, cycling icon turned cancer advocate Lance Armstrong urged the people of Wisconsin to end workplace smoking in their state including in bars and restaurants. Armstrong, Salt Lake City-- March 5, 2008 -- This is a prototypical place for someone who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease like cancer, Armstrong said of Huntsman Cancer Institute. Mr. Huntsman has been incredibly generous with not only LAF Offers Grants to Fund Cancer Community Programs and Research AUSTIN, Texas December 11, 2007 The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) today released a call for proposals for its 2008 grants cycle. Next year, the LAF Armstrong and Foundation staff also dedicate two days of volunteerism NEW ORLEANS, La. January 29, 2008 The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) announced today that the LAF will donate $50,000 to the New Orleans Area LAF Funding Supports Cancer Research and Community-Based Initiatives. AUSTIN, Texas November 30, 2007 The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) recently awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to support community-based cancer | PDF version of the AFH playbook is available now |
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