Lance Armstrong Returns to Professional Cycling
Today, Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, founder and chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and cycling champion, released the following statement regarding his return to professional sports:
“I am happy to announce that after talking with my children, my family and my closest friends, I have decided to return to professional cycling in order to raise awareness of the global cancer burden. This year alone, nearly eight million people will die of cancer worldwide. Millions more will suffer in isolation, victims not only of the disease but of social stigma. After the passage of Proposition 15 in Texas, a $3 billion investment in the fight against cancer which is helping to make this disease part of the national dialogue in America, it’s now time to address cancer on a global level.”
“Lance has been a part of the Oakley family for over 20 years and we have always stood behind him through thick and thin,” says Oakley’s VP of Sports Marketing, Pat McIlvain. “Lance, like Oakley, has never taken the easy path and we applaud his decision to get back on the bike and for his continued battle against cancer.”
Mr. Armstrong will discuss his cycling program and an international LIVESTRONG™ strategy on September 24th in New York City at the Clinton Global Initiative.
A video statement by Mr. Armstrong is available at www.livestrong.com/lance2009
Oakley has teamed up with the Lance Armstrong Foundation providing $20 to the cause for every purchase of Oakley’s LIVESTRONG special edition eyewear. To date, Oakley has contributed more than $1.4 million to the fight against cancer. For more information, visit oakley.com/livestrong
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