Austin: The LivesStrong Capitol of the World

Things aren't looking so good for cancer in the Lone Star state. In 2007, Texans approved Prop 15, a $3 billion bond initiative for cancer research and prevention, the largest by any state, ever. We're also building and strengthening the LIVESTRONG Army through the LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin, the Lance Armstrong Foundation's signature fundraising event, with participation quadrupling from 1,000 in 1997 to 5,000 last year.

As the Austin Challenge enters its 12th year, we need more Texans than ever to unite to pick a fight with cancer. On October 25-26, you'll have your chance as thousands of fired up Texans descend on the Austin area to take the LIVESTRONG Challenge 5K Run/Walk with a start/finish at the Capitol steps, and 10, 45, 65 and 90-mile rides in Dripping Springs. Together we will raise money and awareness to inspire and empower the nearly 12 million Americans living with cancer.

Welcome New Team Members Jacob and Claudia Wright

Jacob and Claudia Wright are from Eagle Pass, Texas. They are riding in the 90 mile event with their friend, FFC team member, Rick Vasquez. They are all riding in honor of Claudia's father who is a cancer survivor. Thanks Jacob and Claudia for joining our team and supporting the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the fight against cancer!

Friends Fighting Cancer Has Successfull LiveStrong Challenge

Many thanks to the more than 5,000 walkers, runners and cyclists and over 700 volunteers who united together in Philly to show their support for the more than 12 million Americans living with cancer.

Philly participants raised more than $3 million dollars for the fight against cancer.

Rick Vasquez and Terry Holt provide Friends Fighting Cancer with their personal video experience from the 2008 Philly Livestrong Challenge...check it out here!

We have some photos from the Philadelphia Challenge here...more to come!

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.