Though all of his victories in biking and sports are numerous and well recognized, Lance’s trophies go beyond the world of cycling. He created the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which provides support for anyone whose life is affected by cancer. “At the Lance Armstrong Foundation, we unite people to fight cancer believing that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything” (http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.khLXK1PxHmF/b.2660611/k.BCED/Home.htm). The foundation helps people who have cancer, people who have a family member or a friend with cancer, and provides information for healthcare professionals to care for cancer patients. The foundation provides people with knowledge of what they can expect, give you one-on-one support, help people become aware and learn about their treatment options, and teach what questions to ask about cancer. In 2004, the foundation launched the LIVESTRONG campaign to raise money and awareness for cancer, and by 2005 sold 55 million LIVESTRONG wristbands. The Lance Armstrong Foundation has not only raised $320 million, but it has raised the hopes for all those suffering from cancer.
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