The LIVESTRONG Challenge is the LAF's signature fundraising event. Whether you walk, run, ride, volunteer or donate, your participation is one more powerful weapon in the fight against cancer.
Join the Fight. Take the Challenge.
We hope you can join Friends Fighting Cancer at one of the four 2009 Livestrong Challenges. We will have a team at each of the Livestrong Challenges so when you register be sure to join our team! And you can invite your family and friends to join FFC and help fight the cancer battle too! Also, in 2009, FFC is going International to assist the Lance Armstrong Foundation in the global fight against cancer.
Sign-up is now available for the 2009 Livestrong Challenges in Seattle (June 21st), San Jose (July 12th), Philadelphia (August 23rd) and Austin (October 25th). Click on one of the city names and follow the link to your city of choice.
Can't make it to an event near you or just don't want to walk, run or ride? Don't worry you can still support Friends Fighting Cancer at the Livestrong Challenge events by becoming a "virtual" participant. Just join our team for one of the Livestrong Challenges and select Virtual Challenge.
NEW! Once you have registered on the LAF website, please register with us. Registration with FFC allows us to track our team members for FFC incentives, training and team updates.
Remember:
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for.
Friends Fighting Cancer has raised over $325,000 for LAF since 2004. It’s amazing to see how our team has grown from 24 to over 300 team members, all standing up and participating in the fight against cancer.
2004:
- DC Tour of Hope Team
- 26 team members
- Raised $13,000
2006:
- Inaugural LAF LiveStrong Challenge Events
- Our 1st LiveStrong Challenge Team- Philly
- 63 team members (#1 Team, Won the Team Messenger Award)
- Raised $70,000
2007:
Our first National Team.
Philly:
- 127 team members (#1, Team Messenger Award Winner)
- Raised $105,000
Portland & Austin:
- 169 team members
- Raised $45,000
Nationally:
- 296 team members (#1, Team Messenger Award Winner)
2008:
San Jose:
- 28 team members (Top 20 team)
- Raised $17,000 (#13 of #216 teams)
Philly:
- 68 team members (#1 American team)
- Raised $36,000 (#10 of #408 teams)
Austin:
- 13 team members
- Raised $43,000 (#8 of #452 teams)
Nationally:
- 109 team members (Top 20 team)
- Raised $96,000 (#6 of #1,230 teams)
Let's grow even larger in 2009!
Friends Fighting Cancer (“FFC”) was established in 2008 by a group of friends and family members whose lives have been irrevocably affected by cancer. FFC’s efforts benefit cancer-related organizations such as the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.