On October 2, 1996, Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer with metastasis to his abdomen, lungs and brain. Less than 3 years later he won his first of 7 Tour de France races.
More importantly, to me anyway, in 1997 he established the Lance Armstrong Foundation which today provides close to $30 million dollars a year for cancer survivorship programming.
LiveSTRONG at the Y was established as a partnership with the foundation. It is a free 12 week exercise program at the Tampa Y for all cancer survivors in any stage of survivorship.
To us, you become a survivor the moment you are diagnosed.
The program is designed to help survivors get their "mojo" back physically, emotionally and spiritually. Y Coaches are trained to assist in all of the physical conditioning and the participants bring about the inspiration to each other to continue the fight. The strength of each individual is apparent in their words and deeds and the fellowship of the "yellow" is a tremendous bond.
Be a part of the fight and get involved today. Your life will be changed for the better. I guarantee it.
Good luck to everyone participating in the Komen 3 day and the Race for the Cure. This is certainly one war worth fighting!!
Wear yellow today in honor of LS day.
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