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The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) exists to enhance the quality of life for those living with, through and beyond cancer. LAF continues to define, refine and improve cancer survivor services and facilitate the delivery of those services - and a large dose of hope - to the patients, their families and other loved ones touched by the disease. It's a tall order, but an organization that bears the name of the man who came back from cancer to win four consecutive Tour de France victories can aim for nothing less.
Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF's mission is to enhance the quality of survival of those diagnosed with cancer. They seek to promote the optimal physical, psychological, and social recovery and care of cancer survivors and their loved ones.
The Foundation focuses its activities in the following areas: survivorship education and resources, community programs, national advocacy initiatives, and scientific and clinical research grants.
- Through survivorship education and resources, LAF educates cancer survivors, health care professionals and the general public about cancer survivorship issues.
- Through innovative community programs, LAF aids in the development of after-treatment services and support for survivors.
- Through national advocacy initiatives, LAF addresses health policy issues in an effort to increase support and services for cancer survivors and their loved ones.
- Through scientific and clinical research grants, LAF supports research for better understanding of cancer and cancer survivorship.
Providing information, services, and support, the LAF strives to help all cancer patients through the challenging phases of diagnosis and treatment, encouraging each to adopt the same positive attitude that Lance Armstrong adopted in his own battle with cancer.
The Discs Across America Tour will seek to promote awareness of the Lance Armstrong Foundation and cancer survivorship, raise money directly through tournament food, beverage and product sales and encourage our sponsorship partners to contribute money and resources wherever possible.
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