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In 1996, as one of the top ranked cyclists in the world, Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer. With the help of his medical team, family and friends, Armstrong recovered and went on to win the  Tour de France a record seven consecutive times, from 1999 until he retired from racing in 2005.

Since being diagnosed, Lance has become a leading advocate for cancer survivors worldwide. The Lance Armstrong Foundation unites people through programs and experiences to support cancer survivors and the fight against cancer. To date, it has raised more than $300 million and has distributed more than 60 million LIVESTRONG wristbands.

In 2008, Lance decided to return to professional cycling as part of the LAF’s Global Cancer Campaign, using the media attention around cycling as a vehicle to raise awareness for the growing worldwide cancer epidemic.  Lance had funded the Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Race Series so when he decided to return to the sport, creating a development team was an integral part of the plan. The development team helps to spread the message of the global campaign, wearing LIVESTRONG on their jerseys.

For more information about Lance’s comeback and Global Cancer Campaign, please visit www.livestrong.com/lance-armstrong or www.livestrongblog.org.