Today, the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) released the following statement from President and CEO Doug Ulman, a three time cancer survivor, regarding President Barack Obama’s executive order lifting the Bush administration’s restrictions on federally financed human embryonic stem cell research:

“President Obama has made good on his pledge to separate science from politics and lift the federal restrictions on embryonic stem cell research.  This is a day the American cancer community has been waiting for and we’re celebrating the great news. Stem cell research holds great promise and with cancer soon to be the leading cause…

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On Saturday, Nike and Lance united to launch “Stages,” a global art exhibition to raise funds and awareness for the LAF. “Stages” brings together more than 20 of the world’s most creative and diverse artists to create original works of art inspired by Lance and our mission to raise awareness of the global cancer burden. This unique project brings together the world of art, philanthropy and sport, in a way never before seen, to create artwork that represents the power of human potential in overcoming adversity. Artists participating in the “Stages” tour include names such as Shepard Fairey, Damien…

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