Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist, Lance Armstrong, the LAF inspires and empowers people with cancer.
We believe that in the battle with cancer, unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything.
How the LAF is Making an Impact
We serve our mission through education, advocacy, public health and research programs.
- More than $9.6 million granted toward cancer survivorship and testicular cancer research
- More than $1.7 million invested in the development of 5 comprehensive cancer survivorship centers across the country
- Nearly $1.6 million invested in survivorship education and outreach initiatives with 60+ national and regional community partners including Fertile Hope, CancerCare, the Office of Native Cancer Survivorship, and the National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship
- Advocacy efforts helped increase NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship budget by 256% and CDC Comprehensive Cancer Control budget by 383%
- 4-Star Charity Navigator ranking with more than 80% of LAF expenses invested in mission-related activities and grants
- A National Action Plan for Cancer Survivorship: Advancing Public Health Strategies developed in partnership with the CDC helps the public health community address cancer survivorship issues
- More than $2 million invested in 104 Community Program Partner initiatives that provide direct support and education to people living with cancer
- 500 cancer survivors and caregivers per month receive direct support and referrals from social workers and case managers through the LIVESTRONG™ SurvivorCare Program
- 200,000 visitors per month utilize valuable tools and information from the LAF Web sites.
- 7,200 volunteers across the country raise funds and awareness for the LAF.
- Approximately 55 million people across the globe wear a LIVESTRONG™ wristband in support of people living with cancer