Austin LIVESTRONG(R) Challenge Highlights Proposition 15.Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is a retired American professional road racing cyclist. He won the Tour de France—cycling's most prestigious race—seven consecutive times, from 1999 to 2005. Foundation Challenges Austin Cyclists This is an incomplete list. Please add to this list if you are aware of an omission. This is a list of cyclists by decade. Cyclists by decade Cyclists before the 1880s
AUSTIN, Texas -- This weekend, the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF LAF Lance Armstrong Foundation (non-profit cancer organization) LAF Look and Feel LAF Laugh LAF Lebanese Armed Forces LAF Liquidity Adjustment Facility LAF Lost And Found LAF Laminar Air Flow ) is bringing the LIVESTRONG Challenge to Austin for the 11th straight year. Recognized as the LAF's signature fundraising
This year's Austin Challenge will serve as the launching point for a bus tour by Armstrong and Proposition 15 supporters to major Texas cities to encourage voter VOTER. One entitled to a vote; an elector. turn-out. If approved in the November election, Proposition 15 will establish the Cancer Research and Prevention Institute of Texas and make a $300 million investment each year over 10 years for a total of $3 billion, the single largest state-level investment on record. The first stop of the bus tour is the Challenge 5K at the Texas Capitol Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant. on Saturday, October 13, which begins with a rally supporting the ballot initiative. "Cancer affects everyone," said Lance Armstrong, founder and chairman of the LAF. "Every day, 1,500 Americans lose their lives to cancer yet federal funding to help fight this disease is declining. We can't wait for Washington. The Austin LIVESTRONG Challenge weekend offers Texans a chance to take action in the fight against cancer and support Proposition 15, our best chance to save lives both in this state and throughout our nation." Challenge participants can choose to walk or run in the community 5K on October 13 or bike 10, 40, 60 or 90 miles on October 14, while showing their support for the cancer fight. The combined walk/run allows individuals of all fitness levels to participate. In addition to walking, running and riding, the LAF encourages members of the community to volunteer and cheer on participants during the event. To date, the LAF has contributed more than $3.7 million in Texas to support programs and research that will help end the needless death and suffering caused by cancer. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the LIVESTRONG Challenge, originally called Ride for the Roses. Since the first ride in 1997, tens of thousands of participants have raised more than $39 million through Challenge events in Austin and other U.S. cities. Each Challenge participant is required to pay a $50 registration fee. There is an additional $250 fundraising minimum for cyclists, but no further fundraising requirement for walkers and runners, though everyone is encouraged to raise funds. Participants can choose to register individually or with a team. LAF provides support to Challenge participants through mentor Mentor, in Greek mythology Mentor (mĕn`tər, –tôr'), in Greek mythology, friend of Odysseus and tutor of Telemachus. programs, online athletic training athletic training Sports medicine The practice of physical conditioning and reconditioning of athletes and prevention of injuries incurred by athletes. See Athlete, Athletic trainer. , fundraising tools and message boards. To register and to learn more, visit www.livestrongchallenge.org. "The LIVESTRONG Challenge is an amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer, and this year to gain support for a statewide action plan against the disease," said Doug Ulman, president of the LAF. "Year after year, Texans have blown us away with their dedication to the Foundation and what it stands for. We hope to see the same level of commitment for Prop 15 from our hometown home·town n. The town or city of one's birth, rearing, or main residence. Noun 1. hometown - the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence; "he never went back to his hometown again" crowd. I'm excited about what we can accomplish at the Challenge in October - and at the polls on November 6." About the Lance Armstrong Foundation The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) unites people to fight cancer, believing that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. We provide the practical information and tools people battling cancer need to live life on their own terms. We take aim at the gap between what is known and what is done to prevent death and suffering due to cancer. We engage the public at large to pursue an agenda focused on preventing cancer, ensuring access to screening and care, improving the quality of life for people affected by cancer and investing in needed research. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF is located in Austin, Texas. UNITE at LIVESTRONG.org. |
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