The LIVESTRONG Army Runners are at it again! This time they take on Gotham City at the NYC Marathon. This team of 252 runners from 15 Countries and 44 States have raised….nearly $700,000 this year!
Here are few stories of Team LIVESTRONG participants:
Dr. Kerry Blissett from New Jersey.
“I have a cancer that is extremely aggressive but which can be treated well if caught early. If I had known more, I would be in a better position than I am today. Education and awareness are key to limiting the fatalities from this disease and by running this…
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Our President and CEO, Doug Ulman, had his meetings yesterday on Capitol Hill and delivered the LIVESTRONG Action petition in support for healthcare reform to congressional leaders in the House and Senate. Thank you to the 65,000 of you signed this petition.
Doug first met with Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), who was leading the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee earlier this year when they passed their version of the health care reform bill. The HELP Committee bill is currently being merged with the Senate Finance Committee bill for floor consideration by the…
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There are a lot of myths surrounding fertility preservation–one of the top concerns for young adult cancer survivors. Below are some important facts survivors should know about sperm banking and a new service provided through the foundation.
Myth:
All states have sperm banking facilities
Truth:
The states that have no known sperm bank are:
Alaska, Delaware, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wyoming
However there are still plenty of states that may only have one or two that are very far away and/or people may not have access to go to one
Myth:
You have to go…
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President and C.E.O. of LIVESTRONG, Doug Ulman, is on Capitol Hill today delivering your signatures in support for healthcare reform. Your voice will be heard today because you chose to make a difference. Thank you for all that signed the petition for healthcare reform. You can still let your voice be heard on this issue. Go to www.livestrongaction.org
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