Lance Armstrong and the LAF

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Lance Armstrong and the LAF
By Greg Teeter
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About Lance

• Born September 18, 1971
• By the age of 16, Lance was a professional
  triathlete.
• October of 1996, Lance was diagnosed with
  advanced testicular cancer that had spread to his
  lungs and his brain.
• May of 1998, Lance celebrated his victory over
  cancer and his "official" return to U.S. cycling
  by winning the Sprint 56K Criterium in Austin.

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About Lances Cancer

• Lance was diagnosed with an aggressive form of
  testicular cancer.
• Lance's treatment lasted from October to December
  1996.
• Lance underwent two surgeries, one to remove his
  cancerous testicle and another to remove two
  lesions on his brain.

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Lances Accomplishments

• National and World Champion cyclist
• Two-time Olympian
• Renowned humanitarian
• Role model
• Cancer survivor
• Now 6-time winner of the Tour De France

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The Lance Armstrong Foundation

• Lance Armstrong founded this organization (LAF)
  in 1997.
• The goal of the LAF is to increase cancer
  awareness and research.

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The LAF continued

• The LAF achieves its goal through
• Education
• Advocacy
• Public Health
• Research

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Education

• Believes that with cancer, knowledge is power
  and attitude is everything
• LIVESTRONG program to educate those with cancer,
  their friends and family, and health care
  providers about the battle with cancer

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Advocacy

• Sponsors national advocacy initiatives to
  support the cause of cancer in Washington
• Educates lawmakers and the public to help raise
  awareness about the health policy issues related
  to cancer

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Public Health

• Focuses on building a public health framework
  that better serves the physical and emotional
  needs of cancer survivors

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Research

• Focuses on improving the quality of life for
  cancer survivors
• Funds research focused on testicular cancer

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The LAF continued.

• Seeks community involvement to raise money for
  cancer research
• Ride for the Roses- 8,000 donors, volunteers, and
  survivors from around the world participated in a
  ride that raised over 6 million for LAF programs
  and grants

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LIVESTRONG

• Lance Armstrongs motto and the way he views and
  lives life after overcoming cancer
• Sells wristbands and other items to support
  cancer research

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Donations

• Many donations have been made by individuals and
  organizations, such as this custom made bike by
  Orange County Choppers

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Lances Reasons

• "I am only one of more than 10 million Americans
  living with and beyond cancer, so there are at
  least 10 million reasons why I wear my LIVESTRONG
  wristband everyday.
• "I think the color yellow stands for hope and
  courage and inspiration and that's why I'm never
  taking my wristband off."
• I take nothing for granted. I now have only good
  days or great days.

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Lances Reasons Cont.

• Yellow wakes me up in the morning. Yellow gets
  me on the bike every day. Yellow has taught me
  the true meaning of sacrifice. Yellow makes me
  suffer. Yellow is the reason I'm here.
• We have two options in life both medically and
  emotionally, give up or fight like hell.

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Cancer Statistics
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Message

• Cancer affects everyone at one point in their
  lives. We can help by supporting and donating to
  cancer research.
• Most importantly Live every day to its fullest.
  LIVESTRONG!
• Lance