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Thank You Seattle

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The Lance Armstrong Foundation had a wonderful time at the LIVESTRONG Challenge in Seattle, supporting all of the participants and the community?s fight against cancer. Our reception in the community was amazing and much appreciated. Even after the Challenge, we want the great Evergreen State to know that there is still a strong LAF presence in Washington and we are pleased to support our partners there:

Community Program Grantee:
? St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla

LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence:
? Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle

LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence Affiliates:
? Harborview Medical Center, Seattle
? Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA:
? YMCA?Auburn, Seattle
? YMCA?Bellevue, Seattle
? YMCA?Dale Turner, Seattle
? YMCA?Downtown, Seattle
? YMCA?Meredith Mathews East Madison, Seattle
? YMCA?Northshore, Bothell
? YMCA?University, Seattle
? YMCA?West Seattle/Fauntleroy, Seattle

The LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance also is active in Washington and has many partners engaging and supporting adolescents and young adults (AYAs). For more information about AYA resources, please visit www.LIVESTRONG.org/yaa.

Free, professional one-on-one support in English and Spanish for Washington cancer survivors, their family, friends, caregivers and healthcare professionals can be found through LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare by calling 866.673.7205 or on our website at www.LIVESTRONG.org/SurvivorCare.

Beyond these great programs, the LAF has educational and support resources, including age-appropriate cancer education curricula called LIVESTRONG at School, available on our website at www.LIVESTRONG.org/school

There are LIVESTRONG Leaders positioned across the state to support community members interested in becoming more involved in the fight against cancer. Find LIVESTRONG Leaders in your area.

Thank you again for your support. Pictures from the event will be uploaded soon to the LIVESTRONG Flickr account.

  • thomas bagby

    I rode my first LiveStrong Challenge sunday. I opted for the 45 mile ride. I was amazed at the amount of climbing we had to do on our bikes. The last 5 miles was brutal. I loved every minute of it though. Thanks to all that rode/volunteered. Really makes you feel good inside to do something of this magnitude to help others out. Wish more of the planet would take part in events like this.

  • Patrick Chatfield, Seattle Livestrong Challenge Mentor

    Wow! What a great event!

    The weather cooperated, and from last account I think we had 2,500 participants, 600 volunteers and over $1 million raised in the fight against cancer. Thank you – THANK YOU – to everyone who helped make this event such a great success!

    Yes, we had hills – but that also means a few good downhills/descents, too, eh? Everyone I saw on the road had a good smile on their face, and I think the route around the Seattle region was extraordinary with its beautiful views – both urban and rural.

    Seattle is an awesome city on so many levels – please do come again to visit … !

    LIVESTRONG, my friends – and now, on to San Jose, Philly and Austin!

    Patrick

  • Alan Snow

    This was my 3rd Livestrong Challenge. Two in Portland and this one in Seattle. Had great 70 mile ride. Lots of climbing, but climbing is part of cycling in Washington. Thanks to everyone who help putting this event on. Looking forward to Austin, Texas Livestrong Challenge. I was riding in Memories of 18 family and friends who all die from cancer. Thanks Livestrong for me to helping fight against cancer.

  • Carl Marshall

    Rode my first LiveStrong Challenge on Sunday in Seattle. Great day to go out and pick a fight against Cancer. Put in a 100 miles and had an awesome time with all the LiveStrong riders.

  • Mary Rumiano

    This was my 4th Livestrong ride and one of the toughest! I feel priviledged to be able to ride in these events for all who have fought cancer – those living and those who fought a very tough battle and lost. Next stops- San Jose, Philly, and Austin. Game On!!!!!!

  • Jon Field

    Great time. I wasn’t able to ride, but I volunteered for the Livestrong Challenge in Seattle. What a great event. I was really moved by the spirit of the Survivors, and the dedication to the cause that has united all of us together. The Armstrong Foundation is such a classy operation. Thanks to all of you, for the oportunity. Jon

  • Jennifer Scott

    The entire Livestrong group gave me great run on Sunday. I picked a fight with Cancer 2.5 years ago and I run because I can and for those who are still fighting. I cant wait until next year.