President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act into law on Monday bringing tobacco products under control of the Federal Drug Administration. We are very proud to have been a part of this historic legislation. The law focuses on the marketing of cigarettes to youth. Studies show 90 percent of smokers began on or before their 18th birthday and that tobacco companies deliberately target youth in their advertising. Below are highlights of the new law furnished by the Office of the White House Press Secretary.

Obama Signs the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

The law bans candy-flavored…

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What an amazing weekend we had at the LIVESTRONG Challenge in Seattle, WA! Over 600 volunteers from the area showed their support and donated their time and energy to participate in the first ever Seattle LIVESTRONG Challenge. We could not do our work and share the LIVESTRONG message without the support of such dedicated people and we are grateful for their help.

The Mission Booth had a new look and feel this year and we were excited to share LIVESTRONG with everyone in Seattle. Staff, advocates, volunteers and participants were able to engage with LIVESTRONG like never before and share their messages of hope and survivorship. Hundreds…

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The Lance Armstrong Foundation had a wonderful time at the LIVESTRONG Challenge in Seattle, supporting all of the participants and the community’s fight against cancer. Our reception in the community was amazing and much appreciated. Even after the Challenge, we want the great Evergreen State to know that there is still a strong LAF presence in Washington and we are pleased to support our partners there:

Community Program Grantee:
• St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla

LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence:
• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle

LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence Affiliates:
• Harborview Medical Center, Seattle
• Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA:
• YMCA—Auburn, Seattle
• YMCA—Bellevue, Seattle
•…

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In just under 48 hours, we will send off the 100-mile riders in the inaugural LIVESTRONG Challenge Seattle. By 7:00 am on Sunday morning, there will be close to 2,300 riders, runners, and walkers lined up at the starting gate, ready to take the Challenge. Some will be there just for the ride, not knowing that the energy of the experience will draw them to this particular event for years to come. Others will be there in celebration of life, many having just finished some form of treatment themselves, others celebrating the life of a friend or loved one. And too…

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Additional commitments in the fight against cancer were unveiled today for the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit. The following are focused on halting the spread of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which causes 70% of all cervical cancers. More than half a million women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year – 68,000 in Africa; 77,000 in Latin America; and 245,000 in Asia. Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancers among women worldwide causing 288,000 deaths annually.

Ann Maina, a cervical cancer survivor, is the Founder of The Pink Ribbon Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya. Her organization is the first…

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