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Statements by Lance Armstrong, Foundation Vice Chairman Jeffery C. Garvey and Leaders in the Cancer Community

Aug 23, 2012 by Jeff Garvey, Vice Chairman and Founding Chair
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Today, Lance Armstrong issued the following statement regarding his decision not to seek arbitration in USADA’s proceeding against him:

“Today I turn the page. I will no longer address this issue, regardless of the circumstances. I will commit myself to the work I began before ever winning a single Tour de France title: serving people and families affected by cancer, especially those in underserved communities. This October, my Foundation will celebrate 15 years of service to cancer survivors and the milestone of raising nearly $500 million. We have a lot of work to do and I’m looking forward to an end to this pointless distraction. I have a responsibility to all those who have stepped forward to devote their time and energy to the cancer cause. I will not stop fighting for that mission.”

Vice Chairman and Founding Chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation Jeffery C. Garvey issued the following statement in support of Armstrong’s decision:

“Faced with a biased process whose outcome seems predetermined, Lance chose to put his family and his foundation first and we support his decision.

“Lance’s legacy in the cancer community is unparalleled. Lance could have left cancer behind him and never looked back. Instead, before ever winning the Tour de France, he established a foundation that today has served 2.5 million cancer survivors with its free patient navigation services. With his leadership, Texas created the largest fund for cancer research and prevention outside of the federal realm with Proposition 15 in 2007. Lance has personally contributed nearly $6.5 million to propel his foundation’s services to cancer survivors and their families. He served his nation for six years on the President’s Cancer Panel. With his help, the foundation has raised close to $500 million to further the fight against cancer and serve those affected by the disease. Lance’s devotion to cancer survivors shines through in the countless phone calls, emails and visits he makes throughout the year, something the rest of the world never hears about. Lance has unfailingly stood by the cancer community and we will always stand by him.

“The leadership of the Lance Armstrong Foundation remain incredibly proud of our founder’s achievements, both on and off the bike. Lance’s contributions to the fight against cancer are invaluable and we look forward to continuing the important work at hand: helping people affected by cancer overcome the financial, emotional and practical challenges related to the disease.”

Garvey was joined in his support of Armstrong by leaders in the cancer community, including John R. Seffrin, PhD, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

“The American Cancer Society and the Lance Armstrong Foundation share a mission to reduce global suffering and death from cancer, which causes one in eight deaths worldwide and is rapidly becoming a global pandemic,” said Seffrin. “The American Cancer Society, along with so many others, has witnessed the Foundation’s powerful personal commitment to improving the quality of life of those with cancer, and fighting cancer globally. It is our hope that the Foundation will continue its important work. Reducing suffering and death from cancer is a moral imperative, and the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s contribution is sorely needed.”

“Lance Armstrong and LIVESTRONG have been invaluable leaders and partners in the fight against cancer and tobacco use,” said Myers. “They have helped focus global attention on these urgent public health challenges and mobilized millions of cancer survivors and their families to take action. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has worked closely with Lance Armstrong and LIVESTRONG in tobacco prevention campaigns across the country and the world. Those of us who have worked with Lance Armstrong, LIVESTRONG and its staff have been deeply impressed by their dedication to improving public health and serving those whose lives have been touched by cancer. We look forward to their continuing work to help cancer survivors and prevent cancer from happening in the first place.”

Jforgey12

Lance Armstrong is a hero to me and countless other people! We will stand beside him in force and behind him in support.
John Deeley

Such a sad day. One organisations campaign to bring down a sporting giant, against all the solid evidence, stands to adversely affect the reputation of the man, his team, his family and every organisation his is associated with. By continuing this unlawful attack, the USADA stand to harm the prospects of current and future cancer sufferers.
AJ

The only thing that Lance Armstrong has ever tested positive to is cancer. He rose above and conquered that fight, but ironiclly he has never tested positive to a banned sunbstance yet has to concede this battle for the good of his family and those who surround him in his work for cancer. When you read the statistics that have been spoken many times, it is without doubt that you can never take away the fact that Lance’s positive attitude and the manor in which he has faced all of his battles, has resulted in the L.A.F and LIVESTRONG being a saviour for millions of cancer patients and survivors worldwide.

You cannot erase all of the sporting achievements just like you cannot take back the goodness that has come about from over $500 million dollars towards the fight against cancer and the work that those associations do!

I am 43 years old and lost 2 lifetimes worth of work when I was forty years of age due to a bad business decision. I walked away from a legal battle that was in my favour for the sake of my family. I had regrets but soon overcame them. They came first when I had said “enough is enough”. I am glad I did because 2 years later I lost my mum to complications from cancer.

Lance you dont know what is around the corner and you sure don’t need anyone telling you that. You have made a decision and all of your supporters are confident that you will now move forward to the next chapter. It took me a while to realise that once you are honest and confident in yourself and that you know the facts and live and breath them in every day life, what others believe and speak of is of no meaning.

Here’s to the next Forty years. The decision that you have made today has only confirmed to me that you are more honourable than those who oppose you. Today you ralised that they are not worthy of 1 more minute of your time.

AJ
Alireza

You are Only one in the word .
Denise M. Sanchez

I LOVE YOU LANCE! YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION AND A WELL RESPECTED CHAMPION, ON AND OFF THE BIKE!! YOU HAVE BATTLED AND WON THE BIGGEST FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE, WHICH WAS CANCER. GOD KNOWS ALL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH AND HE HAS BLESSED YOU WITH THE GREATEST REWARDS OF YOUR LIFE, YOUR FIVE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN. I ADMIRE YOUR DESIRE TO LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND TO ENJOY YOUR CHILDREN TO THE MAX. THEY KNOW WHAT A HERO THEIR FATHER IS, AND SO DOES THE REST OF THE WORLD!!! LIVE STRONG FIGHTING CANCER AND REMAIN FOCUSED ON A BATTLE THAT MATTERS. THE USADA DOES NOT DESERVE ANYMORE OF YOUR PRECIOUS TIME ~ YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE CYCLIST WHO WON SEVEN TOUR DE FRANCE YELLOW JERSEYS TO ME AND WELL AS MILLIONS OF OTHERS. BECAUSE OF YOU AND YOUR FOUNDATION OTHERS WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT CANCER AND LIVE STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMEN AND PRAISE THE LORD FOR YOUR MANY BLESSINGS THAT NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE AWAY FROM YOU ~
GOD BLESS YOU LANCE ~ DENISE, A FOREVER FAN AND SUPPORTER OF YOUR FOUNDATION
Peter Kelsey

The playing field was level, to be sure, nearly everyone was doping and many still are. Lance was the best in his era and he is right, no one can take that away. Not to mention that there are very few individuals who have parlayed their fame into a foundation that helps millions of people suffering from affliction.
This year I joined the Livestrong Team riding across Iowa and felt the camaraderie of people devoting considerable time and great effort not for themselves, but those who have been affected by cancer. As a survivor I understand the incredible need for support that Lance has provided through the foundation for all those who ask. Let’s join together and live for today and tomorrow in support of cancer patients, survivors and their families including Lance’s.
Denise M. Sanchez

I LOVE YOU LANCE! YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION AND A WELL RESPECTED CHAMPION, ON AND OFF THE BIKE!! YOU HAVE BATTLED AND WON THE BIGGEST FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE, WHICH WAS CANCER. GOD KNOWS ALL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH AND HE HAS BLESSED YOU WITH THE GREATEST REWARDS OF YOUR LIFE, YOUR FIVE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN. I ADMIRE YOUR DESIRE TO LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND TO ENJOY YOUR CHILDREN TO THE MAX. THEY KNOW WHAT A HERO THEIR FATHER IS, AND SO DOES THE REST OF THE WORLD!!! LIVE STRONG FIGHTING CANCER AND REMAIN FOCUSED ON A BATTLE THAT MATTERS. THE USADA DOES NOT DESERVE ANYMORE OF YOUR PRECIOUS TIME ~ YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE CYCLIST WHO WON SEVEN TOUR DE FRANCE YELLOW JERSEYS TO ME, AS WELL AS MILLIONS OF OTHERS. BECAUSE OF YOU AND YOUR FOUNDATION OTHERS WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT CANCER AND LIVE STRONG ~

AMEN! PRAISE THE LORD FOR YOUR MANY MANY MANY BLESSINGS, THAT NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE AWAY FROM YOU ~ GOD BLESS YOU LANCE ~ DENISE, A FOREVER FAN & SUPPORTER OF YOUR FOUNDATION http://www.livestrong.com
Jonathanmarin

You will always be a winner to us. Thank you for your courage and superlative example.
Pierre

thank you Mr Armstrong for all your achievements on and off the bike. On the bike, you proved that dedication and effort always prevail, and always remained a gentleman even when confronting detractors. Of the bike, I had the chance to listen to one of your conferences on life after having had a cancer at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons several years ago, and this remains one the the most inspiring talks I’ve ever heard. Your foundation has become one of the major resources against cancer, and fully deserves our admiration and support.
Mxjxl

All the best for the future Lance with all this behind you. Gutted you aren’t racing Kona but you’ll always be my hero.
Tess25

I’m disappointed. I’m not a follower of cycling, but I read the book and became a fan many years ago, because I believed. I refused to believe someone who’d lived that journey would ever risk messing with their body. I will never understand the pressures, but if I’d fought that hard for my life, I would never ever give up my innocence.
disq2u

Lance is an inspiration to many people with and without cancer. Its time to move on from the past and focus on what he does so well: Stretching the boundaries of life itself.
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http://twitter.com/DaveMorecambe Dave Morecambe

As you say,there comes a time when enough is enough.The pain and anxiety this must of caused you,your family and the foundation is beyond comprehension.What you and so many others in the foundation have achieved is remarkable.Let USADA carry on with their relentless process of undermining your sporting prowess,what is much more important is the work the foundation carries out.Without you none of this would have been possible.Your decision is a brave one and we all stand by you.Keep pushing.Beat cancer..!!
Debbieboulter

I am heartbroken for Lance Armstrong and still do not believe he did it! There is NO proof just 10 other drug cheats coherced into nailing him at all costs! He will always be a cancer survivor hero and 7 times Tour De France winner in my eyes!
David Brown

Lance Armstrong will always remain the greatest and most inspiring and influential Cyclist of my lifetime. Jealous spiteful individuals that cannot stomach his success that have clearly through manipulation and threat brought pressure to bear on others to give false and misleading statements against Lance are the villains here. These people can make names for themselves for the way they have brought this about, they cannot make names for themselves either in the fight against cancer, nor on the slopes of the Alp’Duez, Mont Ventous, the Tormalais, nor on the overwhelming majority that can see this crap for what it really is. Take heart Lance, this is another thing that will make you stronger. Always will be 7 times winner!!.
Paul Maynard

I believe in you Lance.
Allie Koch

This changes nothing for me. I still continue to believe in and support Lance and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Djwicks

Hear hear! Lance Armstrong’s inspirational achievement’s on the bike pale in light of the incredible contribution to help humanity’s cause to rid the world of cancer, a dreadful disease that is the blight of us all. Let us commend Lance and his work, let the pettiness of the USADA be forgotten in the past where it belongs.
Jbhiker1

About a year ago I started following this case and have been shocked that Travis Tygart can be paid by the U.S. Justice department to pursue a case with NO physical HARD evidence, ONLY statements from CONVICTED athletes that tested positive and had their titles removed??? The justice departments total lack of life’s perceptions when MF Global has admitted to STEALING $2.4 Billion dollars of segregated client money (Hard Evidence) they do not have a single investigator working the case, only a storied athlete that has done more good to this Global Community than probably any other athlete in the World Travis Tygart with a team of lawyers continue to file brief after brief yet have NO HARD PHYSICAL EVIDENCE???? This is a Travesty because it shows how the U.S. Justice Department can bring charges over anyone by only convicted persons testimony and typically is done to get a reduced sentence? Travis Tygard, we should all pray, will one day come victim to his own corrupt system!
Sue Thomas

All honest people are behind you 100% Lance. Why would you want to risk drugs after beating cancer. You are the bravest man I know x x
Tbarragan29

I know you’re still a champion and always will, on and off the bike
Joandnoah

I actually don’t care what Lance Armstrong did or didn’t do ..he is an amazing role model, he cares deeply and strongly about people….he will always be my legend!!!
Ericsuro

This is a great response from Lance and Jeff. Not only does it make me mad that they continue to pursue this unjust pressure, but on top of that they are using tax payer money to make it happen. I hope Lance is able to move on from this and drive towards his triathlon goals. As I reached out before, he is more than welcome to join along for a personal iron-distance triathlon in support of childhood cancer on October 6th (www.facebook.com/suroman2012), if he want sto get back in the action while supporting a great cause.

Best of luck Lance!
Flanders Shop

I still consider Lance one of the best sportsmen this country, even this world, has ever witnessed.
Pete Bolam

In a sport where drug taking has been so prevalent over the years it still amazes me that there are those who are ‘out to get’ an amazing athlete who has given so much of his time, personal finance and provided inspiration to millions (including myself) affected by cancer. Bad blood is a phrase familiar to those interested in cycling and it seems that there are still those out there who are determined to dig the dirt, if there is any. Whatever the outcome of this witchhunt, Lance’s place in the history of sporting achievements will remain unparalleled. But even more than these, he will be remembered for the inspiration he gives on a daily basis to the masses, to fight cancer and because of his personal input and commitment helps us all to LIVESTRONG.
MicK Gulliver

Lance Armstrong is inspirational and, having provided over 500 negative drug tests, innocent of the charges levelled against him by this kangaroo court. Seven times Tour de France winner – always.
Carl Larson

now Lance can get back in the bigger fight the fight in cancer when the livestrong ride was here in the Northwest it gave me something to work for ever year now I help the American Cancer Society in the fight of Cancer go Lance go
Dmkcsaunders

Way to go Lance. Hold your head high sir. You did the right thing.
Mustangwarhorse

What about passing over 500 drug test does the USADA not get….Lance you are the winner, a hero and inspiration to all. Thank you for all you have done for us. Surviving Breast Cancer on day at a time. MustangWarhorse
james richardson

Dear Lance,
As an American living in Strasbourg, France and avid biker in Alsace; I am proud and grateful to have in common with you those two attributes and we pay tribute to what you gave France and the world with your efforts.

After each stage in the early years our prayers were that you would not be sabotaged in the testing procedures because of the anti American attitude which prevailed at that time and you were offering a winning formula which was pure American, consistency, hard work and confidence. You are a champion of human endeavor.

That the powers that be seek to destroy your accomplishments and name is only a reflection of what they see when looking in the mirror of the world today. I can only imagine your reasons for stepping back from this saga is steeped in acquired wisdom; you know you can win but some battles are not worth winning; and this lesson we value.

Keep on with your life’s work, this can’t be tarnished by the acronym.

All the best
James R.
Dinae

Lance’s book, It’s Not About the Bike, was my saving read during my cancer treatment of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2005. I will ALWAYS be a supporter of Lance. I respect his decision to turn the page and continue to fight an even bigger challenge of defeating cancer in the world.
He will always be the 7 time winner of the Tour, and I will wear the yellow with gratefulness.
Dinae
Kta6

I’m not sure what to make of this – I am and always will be a fan and supporter of Lance. It seems that there is more to this story than meets the eye and there may be machinations behind the scenes that are determined to undermine his legitimacy – for reasons that escapes me.
For me, whatever happens next, Mr. Armstrong needs no medals, awards or jerseys to be a champion. When I had my cancer, I had to travel 18 miles each way via subway in NYC to get my radiation treatments. Then the transit strike hit. I rode my bike both ways and towards the end, I was so weak, that the slight bow of the Manhattan bridge was like climbing the Pyrenees and I had to stop several times. My friend’s daughter exclaimed “Who do you think you are – Lance Armstrong?!” … well no, but I’ll follow his lead …
What kept me going was knowing the strength of will and fortitude Lance has shown the world and that inspired me.
His determination and decision to focus on what is truly important in this world continues this inspiration for me.
EBaird

Lance,
You’re still a hero and don’t let this slow you down. You have changed a lot of lives including mine (no longer smoke, lost 30lbs, & endurance athlete).
Jesse

Lance, you have my enduring admiration and respect.

I find a ten-year doping investigation with no hard evidence to be completely unacceptable. The agencies responsible need to develop procedures that give definitive yes-or-no answers to drug use at the time of an event. If their procedures were flawed at the time, then they need to update those procedures and move on. Instead, they continue to cast doubt in every direction, dragging this sport and so many great athletes, through the mud.
Sylviedd

We believe in you! Turn the page and know that the fans you have gathered under your wheel, will forever trust and support you. Focus on what fuels your soul and fills your heart and know that you are forever loved by millions no matter what they try to strip! Winning 7 Tours is what you DID its not WHO you ARE!! LiveStrong Lance….we believe in you and will always love you!!
Liz Waters

I don’t think it matters if Lance Armstrong actually has the medals and his name in the record books or not, and I don’t care if he was medicated or not. Lance Armstrong did whatever was needed to overcome cancer and continue enjoying the sport he loves. I think he is brave and wise to set aside the litigation and arbitration and move ahead with his life. Those people who have harassed him for years would certainly have continued to do so no matter what. There are more important things in life, and Mr. Armstrong has worked very hard to promote good health and overcoming adversity. You can’t take that away from him.
Ilanasch1

Lance, just keep on with your life mission, put all of this behind you and look forward to a great future. Envy and jealosy can cause people to lose their mind, which is what happened in this case. Just remember – what goes around comes around.
You will ALWAYS be the TDF 7 time winner, no matter what a sick and pittiful person says .
LIVESTRONG !!!
Pam5174

Lance will always be a winner.
JDR

Mr Armstrong is to be applauded for his longstanding involvement in the fight against cancer. He has inspired millions to beat the gruesome disease. However, equally the sport of cycling is damaged by drug cheats. A lot of people have been uplifted, but a lot have been let down. Nevertheless, all of us can find redemption, no matter what we have done. But we need to seek it and ask for forgiveness.
Dvolkers

I too respect your decision to turn the page. Your foundation and website provided the resources my kids need as they watched their dad successfully battle Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Thank you!
Mitchell C

Lance, you’re still the greatest and yes you did win those races. Was there any doping going on that wasn’t caught? I don’t know. I don’t care. The worst it could be is you did what all the racers did, so the playing field is still level and you’re still the winner. I happen to believe you but I also consider the racing as superficial. You get the thrill of winning and I get to enjoy watching, but that doesn’t compare to the cause of helping others who are sick. Thank you so very much for what you do. Keep up the good work.
Laurey

Lance is my hero. Always will be.
Fair is fair and this is not fair.
Oh, and Lance is my hero.

Laurey Masterton
Ljrabalais

In my mind the number that professional cyclist will always have pinned on their bulletin boards is “7″; regardless of what the UCI or Tour de France decide to do. I support the decision to stop giving this farce merit. If the USADA has tangible evidence, bring it forward, otherwise please go away.
Davidwales888

Lance, I’m and English cyclist who has followed you on every Tour de France.You will not be beaten by these people.DON’T ever give up and let them win.
Constance

I applaude Lance’s decision to turn the page. These bogus allegations have absolutely no merit and he’s proven that over and over again. There’s a saying that the witch hunt can only continue as long as the witch is there. The USADA is an embarrassment to the US. They just can’t admit that someone would have the strength of will and tenacity of spirit to create amazing results in their life despite the obstacles and challenges that are thrown in their path. You are an inspiration to us all. 8+ years cancer free — Constance
Swampy73

Lance,

I have been admire from afar (UK) and i have followed the TDF for several years and watching you win your 7 Tours has given me some of my greatest pleasure in watching that particular sport, your battles with all the main rivals, your battles with the terrain and your battles with the ever changing weather conditions.

However what has given me the most pleasure is watching you battle in proving your innocence with so much dignity and grace, very much like when you where on your bike.

Do I understand why you are giving up? yes and no, all i hope for is that this witch hunt is just that and if they are going to do what you say and they say then so be it, in my heart i believe your are innocence but my head tells me there is never no smoke without a fire, so please i trust you and i have believed you for many years.

I have bought into your story because you shared your life with all of us and I have trusted you with the truth and hope it continues to be the same, if I had my way, you would continue to fight and allow the rest of your community that you have helped build pay you back and help you fight this battle together we can all stand tall by your side and help you to LIVESTRONG once again.

Lance, believe, believe in yourself believe in your community that you have helped build, i hope that the truth comes out and that this jury do not get their way.

USADA should be ashamed of themselves if what the statements you and others have put out there but I just want it to be over with the truth and the whole truth but it appears that you will never get justice or the recognition you actually deserve.

I hope this makes sense, and that you are at peace with your decision.

Your friend across the pond and always supporting your cause, good look with making LIVESTRONG – STRONGER and enjoy your family and friends, thats all that really matters….
Bonnie

I never once watched the Tour de France until Lance made it famous. I’m very proud of all he has done and will continue to do. Keep looking forward Lance, and remember, all your true fans do not believe a word of what the USADA says about you.
Grandmajer

there are many who still believe in Mr Armstrong…..a true hero…no matter what anyone says.
Youngatart1

Lance is a HERO. His achievements are remarkable and deserve a Lot more Respect than he has been getting lately! The bureaucratic legalese of USADA is disgusting, and I am very ashamed to have Any of my tax dollars going to support those jealous jerks. Stay Strong Lance!! I have made another donation today to Livestrong from my limited income in support of him.
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Abdiel L. Franco

Just to say that I’m very proud of what Lance has achieved. No matter what the USADA could determine, for the World he’ll still be the best bike racer of history. Keep it Up man, Blesses! – Abdiel L. Franco.
Glamourcat57

I will always support Lance, he is an inspiration!I feel so bad that the usada is treating him this way! Livestrong Lance!
Risingfeenix

Stay strong Lance – we believe in you and know how much this witchhunt has cost you. Stay focused which is something you do best! God Bless – sheila savell
Rob Norton

Lance is a legend for the work he has done: nobody can take that away!
http://profiles.google.com/thespusk Spusk Spuskovich

Lance,

The USADA is WEAK, you are the 7 time TDF Champion forever. Period. I met you on a USPS training ride in North County San Diego, before your first TDF win. I knew you were going to be an inspiration to all cyclist worldwide. You have been and always will be the best amigo.

Patrick B
Thenam68

Being a Cancer Servivor (1996), a cyclist,even having a 9 year old Yellow Lab named LANCE I feel such a deep hurt inside because of what a group of people can do to to a Man that has done so much good and brightened the lives of so many .
Mark S MacKenzie

You will always be the greatest cyclist of my lifetime. Screw the USADA. You know in your heart what the truth is and no one will ever take that away from you. Thank you for the greatest and most exciting races I have ever seen. You have done so much for this sport and for that the world should thank you .

On another note , I am just back from the Dana Farber Center in Boston after a stem cell transplant. I am feeling great and looking forward to a healthy and long life. Thanks you for alll you did and will do for people like me . I can’t express how grateful I am to you for your commitment to Dana Farber and to finding a cure. You have touched my life and while we have never met I feel your strong hands and words of encourgement as I come back . “Livestrong” Lance as I will and all the people you have fought so hard for during your life.

I look forward to your continued work with the foundations and for all the great things you have yet to do.

Thanks again from the bottom of my heart .

Mark MacKenzie (cancer survivor )
SierraGoldenEagle

I’m incredibly confused by this whole thing. It seems Mr. Armstrong has been attacked repeatedly over the years, which only serves to confirm my belief that he’s completely innocent of the charges brought against him. However, the question arises, “Why?” I had the tremendous opportunity, as a journalist, to interview him in Nevada City. I will always treasurer that opportunity. Strangely, I believe his decision to refuse to continue this battle is the right one. I believe he will be vindicated at some point in the future.
http://twitter.com/KFA_Jed Taylor Haynes

Lance is amazing, news articles all say he gave up, by making that statement to the USADA. All he did was give them a big f-you, because whatever they decide doesn’t even matter. This foundation has always been what matters.
Joan Menter

I just want Mr. Armstrong to not loose heart. This is where his heart is and we believe in him. The lies floating around “out there” mean nothing in the greater scheme of things. God will reward him.
Budmanr

The only evidence provided is testimony by admitted dopers. This is definitely a witch hunt and every right thinking American should protest against it.
Mictel

lets move on you do great work with livestrong
Susan Shinagawa

I am sharing/sending my unequivocal support for Lance in his decision to end his challenge to (what has turned out to be) an unjust vendetta against a great athlete and compassionate humanitarian. I am especially sad that Lance’s family is being subjected to this unjust firestorm and scrutiny by some in the media and general public who fail to report/read the full story of this debacle. After facing the life-threatening challenge of stage 4 cancer and overcoming it with courage, grace and humility, I am confident that Lance will weather this storm (albeit of an all-together different nature) with equal courage, grace and humility, and — perhaps most importantly — with his integrity and the respect of those who know and love him unscathed and intact.
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Andy

Despite the witch-hunt articles written by so-called journalists, my faith in Lance’s personal and professional journey is unshaken. Live long and live strong!
momzilajn

Lance Armstrong and all the hoopla over his so called drug use to win his races. Well I for one say to Lance, you should be proud, you won the biggest race of all, Life! (And he did use drugs to do it and I doubt anyone will say one thing about that!) So guilty or not about the other, I am glad he just let it go! Shows what a REAL man does! He has the bigggest award you can get, LIFE, and he cares more about having a good one than keeping stupid titles! GOOD FOR YOU LANCE, GOOD FOR YOU! LIVESTRONG!
C_giudicelli

Lets move on you do great work with your Fondation LIVESTRONG.
Good luck,
Audrey

Lance is so much more than yellow jerseys! Live Strong!!
Piotr

I’m with You
Edmarsh_motion

The following is what I sent to my family and associates today.
From Ed, My take on Lance:
This is a fact: In seven consecutive Tour De France competitions Lance
Armstrong defeated every doped and clean competitor, and he was drug tested
a record amount of times as his titles accumulated, and never ever failed a
drug test. “Lance Armstrong will always be my CHAMPION.
Ed
Phil

Look forward Lance you are the GOAT (Greatest of all time)
Anak

Lance, excelente decisión, te felicito por tu valentía. Tu vida, tu lucha, trabajo, tu esfuerzo y dedicación, no merece malgastar tiempo en absurdos. Que Dios te bendiga.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1036552729 Matthew Fleisher

Go Lance! This is obviously a witch hunt but you’ll always be a champion.
Joel Onodera

With or without an “official” Tour title, Lance will always be a champion to me! What he has done for cancer through Livestrong is so far beyond what those suits at USADA can even imagine, it is not even funny. Lance, you are the best!
Jandtjunk

Regardless of the USADA outcome…this foundation has impacted people in a positive way whether they live with cancer or have a loved one fighting the battle. Livingstrong is a positive light…keep up the great work!!!
jess3a3

EMail USADA CEO Travis Tygart here : ttygart@usada.org
Tomarpollocu

Lot of deluded people on here. Lance, you are a fraud and you have let the whole world down. Absolutely shameful
Loughlincarmel

Lost my sister to breast cancer. She had a saying which we adopt ‘impossible is nothing’. Fight the good fight Lance against cancer – no other fight matters to millions of people who are sick with cancer and their families. V sad today but onwards and upwards x
Coreyarballo

Thanks lance for the inspiration you have given to me as a cyclist. You actions help me through my everyday life and I will continue to support your fight against cancer.
Patrick Gavin-Brynes

I also will continue to give Lance and Livestrong my full support. Your foundation, books, life story and mentality were a cornerstone for me dealing with my fathers cancer (both times) when I was 7 and again at 14 when he passed. I still have my bracelet on from~10 years ago as I type this and don’t plan to remove it any time soon. Thank you!
Brendan

Go Lance! We believe you and believe in you.

Honor, Integrity, Faith, Hope, Love.
Gerard_callaghan

Carry on with your mission…Lance will always be a hero in my eyes.

Gerry , Adam and Sally Callaghan, Belfast
Jamie H.

I will continue to wear yellow and LIVESTRONG each day. This is a pitiful day to read all the ‘pile on’ where when #7 was won, they all were cheering. LIVESTRONG!
Abc

Hold you head up high Lance. It’s a common occurrence through history that people try to tear down those who are successful. This was common place in the sport and it should not take away from amazing achievements. We should have the opportunity to learn from our lessons without this type of meaningless witch hunt. The fools who spent years on this are lowly government workers who probably still use training wheels.
Tnjwatts

You are truly an inspiration to me as I am a cancer survivor. Thank you!
http://twitter.com/PTCDesign PalmTreeCoconut

WE HAVE YOUR BACK LANCE!
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Leia444

You are and will always be a hero!
Mr65057

you will always be a winner because you care about people. may g-d bless you and your family with a life of good health and love. that is all you need in life. from one survivor to another love, hugs and kisses.stay strong
Pharmrider

Great decision Lance Armstrong, I support you 100% in understanding the priorities in life. No one group can erase your accomplishments. We all who ride and who have lost loved ones to cancer after brave , brave fights truly appreciate you and what you have done. My voice is as important or more so than those who waste frivolous time and money on personal pursuits which amount to nonsense.
Michael Wilkerson, D.Pharm, RPh
GoLance

In the end, only the results matter. Lance, how many countless you have inspired, benefited and saved ? To the haters out there, what’s your result ?
Turbodog140

Livestrong
P Tracy Stewart

I would stand by Lance and the LAF every time if given the choice between them and the bureaucracy of the USADA. They set out on a mission whose outcome was predetermined. It is a shame that the most tested athlete in history of cycling never once had a positive drug test, yet some organization can change the course of history with speculations and innuendos. If the Tour Titles can be taken back so easily, they aren’t worth having. Lance, you are still the greatest cyclist of all time and an inspiration to cancer survivors worldwide. Livestrong!

Tracy Stewart
Cancer Survivor 2001 and 2003.
LAF Rider 2004 & 2005.
jess3a3

EMail USADA CEO Travis Tygart here : ttygart@usada.org
http://www.rekvestands.com/ Gerry

Keep your head held high Lance, you have done more for the sporting world and the cancer issue than a million of the handful of people who are trying to strip you of your honestly won Tour’ De france winnings. Forever will I respect your efforts. Don’t let them wear you down with these worthless claims and anyone of your fellow competitors who say you did use those drugs, remember competitors will go to very low levels to say things to make you look bad, in order to make themselves look good. Keep strong forever
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687254440 Andy Anderson

On 12th July 2000 I was in hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland, being treated for seriously-advanced testicular cancer, my variety of this disease was Choriocarsinoma, the same variety Lance Armstrong had four years previously. My cancer was so far advanced that the oncologists reckoned I had less than six weeks to live when first presented for treatment in mid-May. Anyway on that Wednesday evening I shuffled painfully up the ward to the Day Room to watch that day’s Tour de France highlights. That was a Rest Day on the Tour and UK’s Channel 4 simply repeated their programme of two days previously. At the bottom of the Hautacam mountain in the Pyrenees Lance was in a group of all the main leaders/contenders. Suddenly he broke away, created a gap and kept going, gradually increasing that gap with pain and effort so visably etched on his face. On he went, ever increasing that lead, and at the mountain-top finish took some six minutes out of all his main rivals, took the Yellow Jersey which he maintained all the way to Paris a week later for his second victory. I knew his cancer story, his book “It’s Not About The Bike” was under my pillow back down the hospital ward. To sit there with the highly toxic chemotherapy drugs dripping into my bloodstream and realise that just four years previously this man on the television was in exactly the same position I was then in was, quite simply, medicine of the very highest quality. While the chemo drugs were medicine for my sick body, watching that ride was medicine for my sick soul – something medical care providers don’t usually administer but just as important and just as potent as the chemical medicines they do administer. I certainly didn’t ‘shuffle painfully’ back to bed – I positively floated!!!

What’s perhaps of more importance to America is the use of a private corporation to be its anti-doping agency, an agency which uses tax-payers money to carry out highly questionable procedures, which at almost every turn denies the accused a fair trial under the most basic of proper judicial procedures. It has not gone unnoticed that some months ago The US Congress, with all the power and resources of the US Government at its disposal, abandoned a two-year investigation of Lance Armstrong because NO evidence of doping could be found. USADA on the other hand, relying on the heresay of riders like Landis and Hamilton launch a witch-hunt. If justice is to be served, then let’s look closely at the modus operandi on USADA, examine all credible evidence under proper judicial procedures and then, and only when guilt is proved get around to attributing blame. Let’s have clean sport … but let’s also have a clean policing system.
OldRider

There was a Shakespeare, and he wrote his plays. There was a Jim Thorpe, and he won his medals. There was a Steve Jobs and an Edison and they saw possibilities no one else could see. And the jealous and the petty and the stupid have always tried to deny their triumphs. The Agency of Dopes can say what it likes, but Lance, I’m on your side. And every time I swing my creaky old body on my road bike, I’m still going to pretend I’m you.
JR

THEY CANNOT TAKE AWAY FROM YOU THE REAL VICTORIES AND INSPIRATION NOR ERASE HISTORY. KEEP FIGHTING, HELPING OTHERS AND BECOMING A BETTER, BETTER PERSON, LIVING LIKE YOUR FOUNDATION AND NAME, STRONG!
Mike

Lance will always be an inspiration to me. He stood up and did something about this terrible disease and the 28 million people who suffer from it. LIVESTRONG!!
Paul Maclean

These allegations, even if true, in no way detract from Lance’s phenomenal sporting achievements or, more importantly, his incredible support for cancer sufferers. I speak as a cycling fan and as a recent cancer survivor (so far!).
Nicolanb

In my eyes Lance is a modern hero…………. reminds me of Red Rum who beat all odds to race…. He inspired me in many ways. I am so sick of the whole stinking issue! You go Lance !
Boc

I could not belive it! that our on usada’s are against LANCE ARMSTRONG. if they did not find anything from the first time they did the tests why they waited so long to try to humiliate him this way….. I follow some of the news and my thinking was that he need it to drop this case and LANCE did! I have been to a divorce and the time that you spend in court fighting for somenthing that belongs to you is depressing and time consuming……… I can relate to Lance what he went all this years trying to prove them wrong! But the fight is over and I think LANCE did the right thing and is pointless to continue arguing with brainless people that all they did was spend His money and tax payers money! this is absurd and in my mind LANCE will be the ALL TIME 7 TOURS THE FRANCE WINNER!! Ithink the french don’t like us any ways even thoug we save their buts a long time ago…………….to close this I would like to add that the sponsors need to contnue the support not only for LANCE but for the Lance Cancer Foundation that needs more that this burocrats that I hope none of them will end up need in this like LANCE did! this would be ironic don’t you think………………! STRNONG WILL PREVAIL!
Blokeo

With mis-appropriated tax money, there will never be an end to the funding of these investigations; and “immunity offers” will always allow for personal opinions to be submitted as “evidence”; thus there is no option for Armstrong – or for that matter, any of us. Against the mammoth machine (government-sponsored boards), we can only turn our backs, regardless of our innocence or transgressions.
Jurgen Smessaert

It’s à shame a great athleet has to be pestered this way . Lance has done more for the sports community than Many other sportsman before him. His relentles fight against cancer has shown That he cares for everyone!
Livestrong Lance
Sandra Groosman

The french cannot resist, that foreignors win the tour, especially 7 times an American. For my family Lance Armstrong is the greatest winner of the tour. We keep believing in him, and after his history of being so sick, he will take better care of his body, than someone else. My son is dealing with it for the second time, it came back after 8 years and i know he treats his body well. The tour is very corrupt, i cannot understand the foreign runners still want to run in this tour. Why in the vuelta you dont hear about using and so on. Not even the tour of Italy. The french have to win andnobody else, if they do they make their lives miserable. Keep your head up Lance. Your the winner, with me all the Dutch think the same.
Mcguire Barry

To Mr Tygart and every other member of the screaming mob: ( remember the Salem With Trials????)
How many lives have YOU changed? How many years have YOU spent competing and winning at the highest level of sport while jumping through every hoop, complying with every rule, and passing EVERY one of 500 drug tests while your competitors failed them? Oh and how many times have YOU stood on the brink of death and stared your own mortality in the face???
Hmmm… I thought so….

It’s quite fitting that a ‘Process’ that had the stated aim of ‘exposing and bringing to justice’ a corrupt cheating sportsman has actually exposed a corrupt cheating Government ‘Authority’ instead.
Dave

What a pity that the cycling authorities are allowing people with petty jealousies to try to cast a shadow on a great achievement. You will always be a great inspiration to millions. Keep up the good work.
Dave Street
Lydney, UK
Janine and Melissa kiwis

Lance, You have been an inspiration to my sister and myself, as my sister fought cancer. When the going got tough and we felt daunted by the process of navigating our way through medical system, one saying that kept us focused and not intimidated was “what would Lance do”. This made us feel strong and powerful. You made a big difference in our lives. We wear the Livestrong yellow wristband proudly and gratefully down here in New Zealand. Thank you.
Bregs

Lance and Livestrong have been instrumental in my recovery both physically and mentally. This is undeniable and indisputable to me! Go Lance and Livestrong forever!
Gerry, Northern Ireland

I saw you in Le Tour de France in 2005 and I was on Mont Ventoux in 2009 to see your return to the sport.
I live in Northern Ireland and if you can inspire me to go to France to see you in person, you possess something that the USADA, WADA or the UCI can never take from you.
You have the ability to motivate people beyond their wildest dreams.
We just have to realize that there are people out there, with no talent, whose purpose in life is to destroy anyone, like yourself, who stands out from the crowd. In this way they can puff themselves up to look like someone of importance, when in fact they are just shadows that need organizations such as USADA etc. to give them even a miniscule of substance.
The shame is on them, you can always stand strong and you will still be a winner in mine and any other right-thinking person’s eyes.
It is the easiest thing in the world to do nothing yourself but still feel that you are in a position to sit in judgement on the people that the prepared to go out and try to make a difference.
Sorry for going on at length, but this whole episode just makes me so angry.
You will always be a winner Lance.
Jnburton

Lance, you have, and continue to inspire me. Many thanks for your work and example.
http://twitter.com/Cyclopaat Robert Rijnders

I sincerely hope that the people at USADA will never test positive for cancer. Although I feel inclined to make an exception for mr. Tygart at this stage, the truth is you would be there for him and for all of them too…
Kathi

StaySTRONG Lance!!!!! <3
Lisa

I will wear the Livestrong bracelet proudly to support the work of the foundation. Face it Lance you are a victim of bullying – the worse kind of bullying. Lots of talk, lots of people creating a frenetic rush to conclusion with no real purpose other than to say…He couldn’t possibly have won those titles on his own..I say..yes he could and he did.
TaraMtl

The bottom line is: what anyone “thinks” is irrelevant. Accusations, “thinking” that someone is guilty and hearsay are meaningless. The man has been tested more than any athlete in history without a single positive test result. Maybe his teammates were dirty, and couldn’t believe he wasn’t. Either way, after you’ve been through a life-threatening illness, you realize there’s only so much of your life you can waste defending yourself against people for whom the only possible verdict is guilty. Maybe at long last, he has decided that as long as his friends and family know that he made these great achievements, then that’s good enough for him. I wouldn’t spend another minute on it either. Quoting Dr. Seuss: “Never explain yourself. Those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter.”
Good for you, Lance. May you continue your good work in peace and health.
Nick Dawson

Still wearing my live strong wrist band and Lance is still 7 times winner of the tour
Talia

As hard as this decision was, I truly feel you made the right decision for you and your family. The USADA is on a witch hunt and they would not have stopped until they found a way to strip you of your medals. The thing is, what they can’t do is strip you of your dignity, your integrity, your devotion to others. You know and we know you won those races fairly. You know and we know that they are biased and no matter what you did or how long you fought, they had already predetermined the outcome. You are doing the wise thing by turning your energy and your focus back to what is truly important; saving the lives of those who have cancer and being the pillar of strength that you have always been. You are taking the high road in this situation. I applaud you.
Victor M

I cannot blame Lance. The man has been fighting for his innocence for 10+ years. During his career, he was tested more than anyone else and never failed a test. How many different governing bodies does he need to prove his innocence especially one that may be partially funded with taxpayers money. If Lance can see life without cycling then I will also. I will never follow cycling again.
jean w

No one has walked – or ridden – in Lance’s shoes. It has to be horrible, the way everyone jumps to conclusions. I SUPPORT LANCE ARMSTRONG and LIVESTRONG!!!!! The media and others like to build our heroes up, just to tear them down. GO LANCE!!!! You made the right decision. We are behind you 100%.
Rkddj79

Lance: Maybe you did; maybe you didn’t. But way more important is what you did through your notoriety. You gave my son the hope he needed to become a cancer survivor and you have created LiveSTRONG that has done so much to support those fighting cancer as well as cancer research. You have done so much good I cannot support the witch hunt USADA has conducted when there are so many sleazy, bling-covered athletes out there that have squandered and wasted the results of their drug bought success.
Ghenton

Lance – I can’t help but wonder why you’re being abused with such vehemence by a group of idiots. If this isn’t double jeopardy – something our constitution is supposed to protect us from – I don’t know what is. I can’t believe that if one court finds you innocent that another one can continue to pursue the same allegations. I’m ashamed that our Senators have not stepped up in your support to stop the nonsense. Where are those who would uphold your constitutional rights as a citizen?

You’re the better man for calling an end to the harrassment. We all watched and know who won those races. We all know that any evidence the USADA would bring forth would be hearsay evidence; nothing factual – no videos, no DNA, no photos. Have they lost sight of the good work your winning those seven Tours has allowed you and the Livestrong Foundation to realize? Keep fighting the good fight to support Livestrong and cancer.

I continue to wear the bracelet to support you and will never deny your winning triumphs!
Bob S

I wore my yellow wristband yesterday, I’m wearing it today and I’ll be wearing it tomorrow. I hope this will make LIVESTRONG stronger.
Jhart

I have spoken to many people about this. We all support you Lance and admire you and your decision to let God be your judge. Blessing to you and this wonderful mission of love for those who need you the most.
There are many of us standing with and for you!
God Bless you
Jerri Hart
Lebherza

No matter what Lance is accused of his foundation has raised over 500 million dollars for cancer patients. Lance has not only beaten cancer but has dedicated his life to helping others. I personally support Lance and will say he is still one of my heroes when my mother was diagnosed with cancer i took great support and recieved valuable information to help our family my mum is a survivor and Lance Armstrong is a LEGEND. Keep you head up mate.
Jerry Ann Chambers

Go Lance – I hope they retest the blood of anyone who will inherit your TdeF wins. Still wearing 2 yellow bracelets I got from the 1st batch you sold. So sorry this had to happen
Michael Metzger

We support you Lance. You are a winner on your bike, and you are a winner in life. LIVESTRONG!
robert felner

Bob Felner This is such a tragedy! What has Roger Clemmons done or Lance Armstrong? Can you really take away so many “marks” of Greatness, dozens of Cy Young Awards, gold medals, and on and on. Is mark McGuire a man to hate. These are the men who made assholes like “Pud” Selig $Billions! They should take away every penny their teams or sponsors “made off” their “arms, backs,legs, hands, spirit, the joys they gave us, the kids they inspired, the parents who joined their kids with at least 1 thing to “have together.” Who did they kill, maim, cripple, send to premature graves????????? What should we do to men like Kissinger, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Assad, Saddam, Nixon, “W,” Opsec.SOS. Birther Morons, Donald Trump, Sarah Palin, “Jim Crow,” Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Pol Pot, ok then jane Fonda, “Swift-Boaters,” Strom (Oops, I got sump’un in ma closet) Thurmond, Wayne LaPierre. and on and on. These other men like Lance are real heroes, why should we EVER buy the goods their sponsors sold again?
Courtney

What a beautiful and powerful statement. Lance, we’ve got your back. I have the utmost admiration for your many, many accomplishments in cycling and in the cancer community. Stay strong.
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SPinSacTown

I’m voicing my opinion with my wallet. Just donated. I’m not even going to mention the accusatory organization, as they don’t deserve the mention.
dee

I stand with Lance Armstrong. As he has repeately said, he has been checked and checked again during his professional racing life. No sign of doping. There comes a time when you know the cards have been stacked heavily against Lance and he made a wise choice to not continue to be embroiled in the never ending attacks on his achievements.

There are many causes which Lance can use his celebrity to help. One such bike event is the Waves to Wine ride for MS in September. There are many other rides for multiple causes.

I’ve misse seeing Lance Armstrong on the Tour. He brought good attention to the sport. Without him the field is so boring. VIva L.A.
Jean-Louis (French)

Nobody will never take out from us our admiration and the tremendous exemple you gave us when we were fighting against this disease.
You are a great man.
Lot of respect to you for ever.
Maahenson

LIVESTRONG, nothing else needs to said.
Davidaharden

Lance: i support you 100 percent. I am anxious to see who the USADA, Cycling governing body and Tour De France officials decide is worth to receive his medals for those 7 years. Several of those years Marco Pantini, Ivan Basso and Jan Ullrich were runner up (2nd and 3rd) to Lance and all three of those riders tested positive for PED’s during their careers and Pantini died of a drug overdose. If they want to give his titles to someone who didn’t dope during Lance’s title years then they should pick a cyclist outside of the top 20 finalist. This act by the USADA is the ultimate act in Hypocracy!
Dward9

Lance is and will always be an inspiration to myself and thousands of others. He is one of the all time greats, 7 times tour de France winner and cancer survivor.
The USADA should be ashamed as it is they who are a disgrace to the cycling world and those cyclists who have been paid off by them.

Keep cycling Lance and never stop!
Simon Friend

I believe
Dondobie1

An inspirational man. I too have experienced issues around justice and making decisions based on a new and higher set o values (in a much less public situation) following and during treatment for cancer. It makes you focus on the important things. Regrettably) at times to your detriment. Just makes the decision more brave and balanced. Onya Lance. Don Adelaide
Guy Richards

Thanks for your service Lance.

I think that you are totally smart to pick your battles so well. These USADA proceedings are only as legitimate as the process that they operate under. It seems we are at a point in a cycle, where gross incompetence of authority can only go so far until it will naturally correct itself. Trying to fight the cycle would not be productive at all. Also likely not very fun.

Have a good one.
Sharyn

You are an inspiration and I applaud you for the choice you have made. You know what you have achieved and will always be my hero.
Tom01

Lance make ever obstacle into an opportunity
G51065

Lance Armstrong, Seven times Tour De France Winner, Allways will be.
- Pamelamartien
  
  I couldn’t agree more! And a personal inspiration!!!!!!
Tomkallman

Keep up the great work, Lance, and ALL of you. History is wrought with insignificant men who have tried to gain notoriety through petty actions. YOUR legacy (and your titles) will live on long after the USADA “leadership” has gone.
LiveStrong.
Ironmanrun

Lance you will always be the champ. Unlike the press and the USDA I will always remember the rider that stopped on the mountain to wait for his competitor Juan Ullrich to make sure he was ok and get back on his bike so he could continue to compete. The man who did that did not look like a cheater to me, I’d call that a hero! Nori Carcieri Denton,Texas avid cyclist and a 12 marathon competitor.
Fam Vadonis

Dogs are barking BUT the caravan goes on

Let them – they need some enemy othervise they ‘ve got no reason for existing.
THOMAS OLCESE

I ride, walk, run, compete and stand right next to you! -LiveSTRONG
Lindy Gligorijevic

When Lance got off the Discovery bus in the very first Tour of California, the crowd shouted the same thing over and over, “thank you, Lance.” That will stay with me forever. Also, I watched every pedal turn in every televised TdF. They cannot take that away from me, or from Lance. Please accept my donation to Livestrong. Fight the good fight.
Thank you Lance.
Lindy Gligorijevic

And I voted with my wallet. Please except my donation to Livestrong. It’s the very least I could do for the inspiration, entertainment, and pleasure watching you race has given me. Someday you will scream down that Alpine descent at 75 mph and we will be with you.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_YNOUMG76LLCFEKORNCNJMQVHPU Shen

We are with yo Lance. What you have done to encourage other goes a long way. It is not about the whether you win or lose but how you weather the race. Thanks for helping people get through difficult times.
Gerry Connor

Lance you are a good man. You’ve done so much good for cycling, so much good for cancer survivors and cancer awareness. You’re my hero. Thank you. Gerry Connor
Pamelamartien

Always a true inspiration!!!!
LastoftheZucchiniFlowers

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I am a board certified family nurse practitioner and have treated many patients who are diagnosed with cancer. Their agonies, both physical and psychic must never be trivialized and the imbeciles who have dogged Mr. Armstrong all these years over EPO, saline, plasma, etc., fail to realize the legitimate role of ALL these components in the treatment of cancer patients. That no evidence has been produced against Lance, that he has NEVER TESTED POSITIVE for any banned substance, and that he was ‘convicted’ on hearsay is a gross violation of the principles of the American justice system. I wonder about the ‘judge’ who could not stand on the side of reason and instead, chose to cave on the weak defense of ‘jurisdiction’? Nonetheless I agree with Armstrong’s position. He will always be a winner and a symbol of defeat over the ‘emperor of all maladies’. Those of us who are clinicians, active in the trenches every day, enthusiastically applaud him as we have always done in the face of his relentless tormentors. They gain nothing from their assaults other than to paint themselves with the dark brush strokes of envy and meagerness of spirit. In moving on in his role as survivor, athlete, promoter of health and wellness, Lance Armstrong climbs over the heads of those diminished former ‘teammates’ and remains on the high ground; well above these warped and fearful antagonists and their despicable jealousies.

They would do well to take a page from Lance’s book and make efforts to IMPROVE their own lives rather than attempt to erode the positive efforts Lance has put forth.
J. Cozine

As a nurse, a fan who learned about cycling from watching Lance, and a mother-in-law of a cycling coach, I am thankful for all Lance has done and continues to do. I agree with other comments: we all know who won 7 times. It was a most amazing feat and hopefully, history will recognize it always! In the meantime, the Livestrong foundation will be a winner in public health and inspiration for all those that cancer touches. Jeanne
Ultratsa

I cannot help but compare the fantastic work of the Lance Amstrong Foundation to that of USADA. Yes they both do good work but one is particularly negative whereas the other does life saving and cancer help every day!
In Australia for example Lance has donated money and his significent assistance to the Flinders Medical Foundation. Thank you Lance Armstrong!
Oh and is anyone has any doubt as to the public attitude to Lance and his cause I saw several people on the weekend walking proudly wearing the Livestrong Tshirt in defience of the publicity!
Bob B

It’s funny how now Lance is doing well in triathlon the heat seems to have been turned up on him. I have wore the Livestrong band for years now and do not plan to stop as well as the many clothes I have with the logo on it. I ran thr Boston Marathon for team Livestrong this year and if I run it again Livestrong is the only team I want to run for. It does not matter how good you do the media and some people will try to destroy it. Lance will always have my continued support as well as always displaying the Livestrong logo.
Pekatq

Thank you for all your efforts!
MarkB

As a two time lymphoma survivor I have been greatly influenced by the efforts of Lance for many years. Those who have not experienced the challenges of cancer don’t understand how it changes a person. Personally I have become more driven and motivated to be the best I can be in everything I do. Regardless of what the world thinks of Lance Armstrong, he is still the 7-time Tour champ. I will proudly continue to wear the same yellow Livestrong band that has not been off my wrist since 2002. Thank you Lance, for all you have done, are doing and will be doing in the future to be an encourager for those affected by cancer. Livestrong!
FnBobby

What I heard said about Lance several months back is most signifigant to me. If Lance took PID’s he has for more than the last 12 years proven that not only is he a world champion athlete of great accompliahments, but that he is also the smartest athlete and maybe the smartest person in the world. He has been tested, tested and retested and after over 500 individual tests only one showed a possible positive for a banned substance. All that can be said about him is that a group of his former team mates, that themselves admit to doping accuse him.

He’s still the greatest athlete to enter the Arc de Triomphe.
Maldux

I would just point out to you, USADA is not a cycling body. It’s the US arm of the WADA.
Gpetta7

Correction: I’m sorry-was so intent on encouraging/supporting Mr. Armstrong the other day, messed up my blog contribution-2002 abdominal mass I had removed was 14 lbs., not 40 lbs. Blame my faux pas on 55 year old brain.

Gpetta
Taras

my respect , Lance!
Njanerice

Lance was strong and fought his cancer. He will overcome and be strong and overcome all of this so called bad press. If he did take andy drugs during the tour, he is not the first however, so do football players , baseball players. We put all of these people up on peditals, they are just like everyone else. I personally do not think he would jeprodise his health to achieve that.
Balvany20

I still believe!
Charo Cuevas Aparicio

QUE TIO!!!

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