Livestrong Foundation
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| Founded | 1997 |
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| Founder | Lance Armstrong |
| Focus | People Fighting Cancer |
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Area served | United States |
Key people | Doug Ulman (President and CEO) |
| Website | livestrong.org |
The Livestrong Foundation, formerly known as the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF),[1] is a United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support for people affected by cancer, initially founded in 1997 by cancer survivor, cyclist, and notorious doper Lance Armstrong. The organization is based in Austin, Texas.
History
The Livestrong Foundation states that its mission is 'to inspire and empower' cancer survivors and their families.[2]The LAF also aims to provide practical information and tools for people affected by cancer[3] - but no longer provides funding for direct cancer research.[4][5]
On October 17, 2012, it was announced that Armstrong had chosen to step down as chairman of the foundation in the wake of the doping scandal surrounding him.[6]
On November 12, 2012, it was further announced that Armstrong had resigned from the board of directors effective November 4. [7]
On November 14, 2012 it was announced that the Lance Armstrong Foundation had dropped Armstrong's name and would henceforth be known as the Livestrong Foundation.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Livestrong cancer charity drops Lance Armstrong name from title". CNN IBN Live. 15 November 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ "What We Do". Retrieved 10 July 2012.
{{cite web}}: Text "LIVESTRONG.org" ignored (help) - ^ "Who We Are". LIVESTRONG.org. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ^ "Research Program" livestrong.org
- ^ "It's Not About The Lab Rats", Bill Gifford, February 2012, outside.com
- ^ Pilon, Mary (October 17, 2012). "Armstrong Is Dropped by Nike and Steps Down as Foundation Chairman". New York Times. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ^ http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c98e415cc01346f19a7a67a12ead195f/CYC--Armstrong-Livestrong
- ^ http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/olympics/sns-rt-us-cycling-armstrong-livestrongbre8ae000-20121114,0,6273785.story
External links
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