That’s why I love this organization! Rock On and LIVESTRONG Lance

Outstanding leadership from LiveStrong. They set a great example on so many fronts.

you like a public figure please continue to encourage people to help. Haiti people will be greatful with this things. Thanks for all. You rock lance!!

Lance should be the one to give the money for relief efforts NOT that of his Livestrong organization. That money NEEDS to go towards that of CANCER causes. Lance has PLENTY of money to give to this effort and needs to do such! All of us who gave to Livestrong through the years should feel just a little cheated, as I was really hoping my contributions would solely support that of CANCER research. The money DOES need to go to Haitian relief, however, and again, LANCE should be giving this money himself. He does this through his organization so that it will be used as a rather large tax deduction..very business-like. I am glad the money is going there, I just think it needs to be coming from a different place. GOD BLESS THE SOULS OF HAITI..and GOD BLESS THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER! GOD BLESS you the readers.

My greatest admiration for Lance has always been because of Lance’s sports-prestation, although ofcourse I also admire his incredible work for the livestrong organisation. But today Lance and his Livestrong have gone far beyond what any sportsman, or charity-organisation could possibly do. Donating $250,000.00 to Haiti for helping out those in need after the earthquake has really touched me.

I felt really touched and can only say: You are not only a hero because of your TDF, of helping out people with cancer all over the world, but today we have seen that your heart is bigger than any could ever imagine. You’re a great man, Lance

I think that this donation risks taking the Lance Armstrong Foundation away from its core mission. If in fact the mission of the LAF is to inspire and empower people affected by cancer, I don’t feel that this fits with that mission, and risks alienating those who give to the LAF in the hopes of supporting the fight against cancer around the world. I say this as someone who has donated to both the LAF and to the relief efforts in Haiti via other organizations. I think the LAF would be better served tapping into its considerable support base and connecting them with organizations directly involved in the Haiti relief efforts.

Nice! Just had a feeling we could count on you Lance!

Thank you for posting your comments regarding the foundation’s pledge to support the people affected by the Haiti’s earthquakes,

Haiti?s already weak healthcare infrastructure has taken another blow in the wake of this natural disaster. One staggering statistic estimates that it will take $35 million to rebuild the hospitals and medical clinics in Haiti. Our pledge is to two successful and reputable public health organizations with a long history of delivering high-quality care in this resource-poor region, specifically to those with complex chronic diseases, including cancer. We are confident that the work being done by Partners-in-Health and Doctors Without Borders will benefit cancer survivors.

If Livestrong starts to do this with public money, they’d better start rethinking their core mission. If they want to continue doing what they did here, they’d better donate to other countries as well, why limit it to Haiti? And why limit it to earthquakes, why not any natural disasters? Why not terrorist attack victims, floods,wildfires, tsunamis? Unfortunately, I don’t think such a decision will come without strong disapproval from the public. The big question here is why didn’t Armstrong put down something towards relief efforts from his own pocket like other celebrities have done or can that not be questioned? Not sure if you did the right thing Livestrong.

I am sure there are many people living with and fighting cancer at the present time in Haiti. People with chronic diseases have weakened immune systems and are at great risk during such difficult times. They are in need of hospitals and doctors now – they may not live to see the benefits of research. I think this donation is perfectly acceptable and in line with Livestrong’s objective.

I agree with what Tonia and Mike have posted already. I am upset that LiveStrong has used money that I donated to them in the support of Cancer Surviorship and given it to another cause. I agree that it is a worthy cause – but it should be my decision as to where my donations go to. I tried to find anything in the literature that documents that donations may be used for other things but the only thing I could find is that the donation is “unrestricted”. I will probably continue to contribute to LiveStrong because I believe so deeply in what they are doing – but I will think twice about it.

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this much needed contribution! It couldn’t have gone to a better organization. PIH LOVES and has done so much for Haiti as a whole. We all deeply thank you. This is just awesome. I have faith that everything will come together for Haiti now even better than before because of people like you all.

Clearly Haiti is in desperate need. As is the case with so many crises, the people of the United States will respond with tremendous generosity. It is already happening.

However, a quick read of the mission statement of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (from Charity Navigator) makes this donation troubling.

The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) inspires and empowers people affected by cancer. We help people with cancer focus on living; we believe that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. From the moment of diagnosis, the LAF provides the practical information and tools people with cancer need to live life on their own terms. The LAF serves its mission through advocacy, public health and research.

Brooke McMillan of LAF, in a post, attempts to connect this donation with ultimately helping Haitian cancer survivors. Yet it seems like a stretch to suggest that somehow this donation will filter down to help cancer survivors in the near-term or even long-term. The need in Haiti appears to be for emergency care not managing those with chronic health conditions. It sounds like a justification for an emotional decision, albeit noble, that does not fit the mission of the organization.

When foundations start to stretch beyond their mission, there is a credibility issue. People donate to foundations when there is a clarity of mission and action. This donation just does not seem very clear or ultimately justifiable.

keep up the good work!

I am really disappointed in Livestrong for sending funding to Haiti. Livestrong is a non-profit organization which has a charter/mission related to cancer, it should not be sending funding to disaster areas. I know they helped the cancer patients during Katrina but that was different because it went directly to cancer patients. I believe we should all send whatever we can afford to help the Haitans but it is not proper (possibly not even legal) to use funds donated to a charity for one purpose for a totally different purpose.

please contribute to the relief effort in Haiti

go visit this site.. http://www.hopeforhaitinow.org

check this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fPjDcDGuGk&hd=1

The damage of life and property in Haiti is very devastating.To rescue them we should expand our hand.
Your group has done so much humanatorian work in Haiti.
May God bless you.