LIVESTRONG Challenge Newsletter: October 2008
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Meet Leighann Novotney -
Secondly, my life partner Robert Murphy (also on the Les Mills RPM) has lost both his mother (colon cancer) and his sister (breast) to cancer. Additionally, his father is a colon cancer survivor. SO – if it is a hereditary disease he more than likely, has the potential to one day be diagnosed. There is something comforting in knowing that my fundraising efforts could potentially be spent on saving his life…. or my own for that matter. Team Activant This is the third consecutive year that the LIVESTRONG Challenge has been selected as Activant Solutions Inc. Austin campus' official charity. 2006 was the inaugural year for TEAM ACTIVANT’s participation in the LIVESTRONG Challenge. 67 Activant employees and 126 total team members blew away their original $30,000 fundraising goal by raising over $45,000 for the event. This team did this all while honoring the memory of their co-worker and friend, Gay Simmons. The team was also honored with the 2006 Messenger Award in for recruiting the most team members. In 2007, 67 Activant employees on a team of 135 total members raised over $60,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, beating their goal of $50,000. The team honored the memory of their 2006 teammate James Habiby, who passed away from cancer only four days before the 2007 ride. A Note from Henrike Hirsch, Your Region 12 Mentor
However, my love for the sport is not the primary reason that got me involved. For me the fight against cancer is personal and a matter of the heart! My life has been touched by cancer even prior to my birth. My grandma died of cancer 3 years before I was born. To contact Henrike, please send an email to Region12Mentor@lafmentor.org Thank you for participating in the LIVESTRONG Challenge and for supporting the LAF's mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer. City Specific Inquiries: General Inquiries: |
Austin Riders - You Must Meet Your $250 Minimum? Austin 5K Course Map and Cue Sheet Available Thanks for your patience while we finalized the details for the 5K course. A detailed map as well as the turn-by-turn cue sheet have been posted online so that you can see what is ahead of you for Challenge Weekend. Austin 5Kers - Will You Be Chip Timed? If you will be walking or running during the Austin Challenge, we want to know if you're planning on being chip timed. If you haven't yet answered the email we sent last week, please answer our easy, one question form and let us know if you’ll be using a chip. Still Receiving Donations? If you are one of the many LIVESTRONG Challenge participants who are curious about processing the donations you’ve received since the cut-off (mailed checks had to be postmarked by October 8th), we’re here to help! Any remaining checks can be brought to the LIVESTRONG Village during the Austin LIVESTRONG Challenge weekend for processing. The Donation Station, typically located right next to Packet Pick-Up, will immediately credit your personal account, allowing you to pick up any incentives that you’ve earned while you’re there. For friends and family who are still considering donating, we encourage you to direct them to your personal website to make an online donation. Austin Riders Can Run Too! Austin riders can do both the 5K (Saturday, October 25) and the ride (Sunday, October 26). To run for free, you must register on http://my.livestrong.org. Click on LIVESTRONG Challenge from the left-hand menu, and then click on the link to opt in to the 5K. You must register via my.livestrong in order to receive a 5K bib so that you can participate. Ride with Mellow Johnny’s LIVESTRONG.COM - A Great Community Resource Austin Volunteers Still Needed Important Dates
Many thanks to our 2008 LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin sponsors: National Sponsors- Local Austin Sponsors- Many of our sponsors will have booths at the LIVESTRONG Village, as well as at the event venues. Stop by, say hello and be sure to thank these great companies for their amazing support.
Vote Yellow FREE UPS Ground Shipping on LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebook Bulk Orders Until Monday, December 15, 2008, you will receive free ground shipping on 20-200 notebooks shipped within the United States. You can help us share this fantastic resource by distributing notebooks to hospitals, libraries, churches, support groups, your doctor's office, or a cancer center in your community. Together, we can deliver the resource and support that help people affected by cancer.
Be Part of the LIVESTRONG Army and Run the Disney Marathon
As autumn descends, trees share with us vibrant new colors, temperatures begin to fall, and the air becomes ripe with cool breezes…and football. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen; this is the perfect time of year to organize an event with one of your local area high schools to set up a fund raising drive at one of the school’s weekly games. Games are often well attended and whether you arrange to have marshals who accept donations posted at the gates, or get the school to donate a percentage of the ticket sales or concession stand sales, you’ll likely see a good response. Also, October is wonderful weather for soccer. Youth soccer leagues are abundant in many communities and frequently involve early mornings on Saturdays and Sundays. Think about taking “refreshments” for the parents with you to the games and asking for donations along the way. Coffee and bagels are a good start, especially if your sporting complex lacks a refreshment stand. If it does have a concession stand, try asking its purveyor if he/she would like to donate some of the proceeds to your Challenge account to support the fight against cancer. Good luck and enjoy the season! |
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Whenever I talk to people in Germany about the LAF, the first thing they ask is: why in the world are you involved with a cancer foundation based in the USA? Usually, they follow up on that question with the assumption that being the International Mentor is a paid position, so when I tell them that I'm volunteering, most people think I'm just plain crazy. There are two major reasons why I'm honored to be a mentor for the LIVESTRONG Challenge and why I got involved in the fight against cancer. I live in a German city that's just in love with cycling (there are more bikes than cars on our streets), and I got my first one at the age of two. Of course, I grew up watching the Tour de France each year, and seeing Lance Armstrong race and ultimately seeing the yellow bands being introduced made me curious about the Foundation. 
At the Lance Armstrong Foundation, we've been championing the fight against cancer for over a decade. As our numbers and support continue to grow, we see great strides being made in this country to make cancer a national priority. For the first time, both major presidential candidates are sharing their plans to fight cancer before the election. We applaud both Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain for addressing the number one killer of Americans under the age of 85. As this year's election draws near, we're counting on you to "Vote Yellow". Get educated on where the candidates stand on cancer and find out what it means to Vote Yellow at 
Be part of LIVESTRONG Army runners and the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, January 8-11, 2009! How about running a half or full marathon through one of the most magical settings in the world?! This is a great event for families as discounted tickets to the park and help with hotel accommodations are available with this event! The half marathon will take you through the Magic Kingdom and Epcot and the full marathon will take you through all 4 Disney Theme Parks!!Contact 
