Press conference done! Great response to the need driving this whole initiative. Lots of cycling questions but even more about cancer and the awareness campaign launched today. Most refreshing and invigorating was “how can I help”, the refrain heard over and over.

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Recently I had the opportunity to travel to Mexico for a few days of rest and relaxation. While in the airport waiting to come home, I had the opportunity to meet Susan Berg from Houston. We struck up a conversation because she noticed my LIVESTRONG bracelet and jacket that I had on. We talked about her son, his health issues and how families cope with health issues, especially when it’s their children.

Subsequently, she connected me to several families touched by pediatric cancer. There is so much that needs to be done in the world of cancer ranging from…

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Today I had the opportunity to tour the Nevada Cancer Institute. Lance was here yesterday in the culmination of his cross country LS Day trip. An amazing facility that blends the best of both worlds – hospitality and healthcare. To see the focus put on individuals in the midst of this disease and to see them treated with so much caring and respect tells you it can be done. A lot to learn from the approach here and to apply to all aspects of the continuum of care.

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Cancer Survivor and Tucson LIVESTRONG Day organizer Penny Waller (center) and supporters post ride. The Tucson Mayor led the riders out after reading his proclamation declaring it LIVESTRONG Day and also declared an “unoffical no passing rule”. So inspiring to see the support and to discuss with folks the impact of this disease and all that needs to be done.

Betty

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Canyon Ranch team about to take off for the LIVESTRONG Day ride in Tucson, AZ

Amazing skies and caring people have joined at Sunstone Cancer Support Center to raise awareness about cancer and to join in the fight of the LIVESTRONG Army.

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