July 05, 2007
Introducing the Texas 4000
I had the pleasure of hearing about Austin natives who truly Live Strong for 75 days a year as they bike from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. Yeah I know. Craziness. They truly do like everything big in Texas, including achievements.
But there is more to marvel at about this story then the herculean bike ride. The Texas 4000 For Cancer spreads hope and knowledge throughout the journey. All the while the organization also raises money for a number of other cancer organzations including the American Cancer Society. Truly amazing.
To learn more about their mission and goals visit their website www.Texas4000.org. To catch the riders en route, take a look at the scheduled visits. Finally, to support the riders and donate visit http://www.texas4000.org/t4k/main/donate .
Best of luck Texas 4000! Looking forward to seeing some of the riders in Seattle.
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August 31, 2006
How can we make curing cancer a global priority? By Cindy Crawford
How can we make curing cancer a global priority? By Cindy Crawford**
When I was ten years old, my younger brother Jeff died of leukemia.
Cancer kills 7 million people worldwide each year. Yet it is a treatable disease that—in time—is beatable. However, in today’s troubled global environment, valuable resources that would otherwise go to cancer research are frequently re-directed by the crisis du jour.
What can we, as individuals and as a global community, do to focus & mobilize our governments to find the cures that will make cancer a fear of the past?
Click here to watch a video of Cindy explaining more you can do to help:
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(** Thank you to Yahoo Answers for giving Cindy Crawford the time and space to address this issue in the Yahoo Answers format)
More of Cindy Crawford's Q&A
Courtesy of Yahoo Answers
I grew up in the midwest, learning a lot about life in my early years. My brother Jeff died of leukemia when he was only 4, and I was 10. By the time I was a teenager, my mother was raising my sisters and me as a single mom. Part of my values stem from the fact that I learned early on life can be difficult, and how important family is. I also learned the value of hard work, which I brought with me to my modeling. I worked hard and fortunately “made it”.
As a business woman, I’m very involved in both the creation and marketing of fashion, beauty & health/fitness products. I try to give back by supporting charities like The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Their work is making a real difference in the fight against cancer, a fight that I’m strongly committed to—not only because I lost my brother, but because that kind of loss is devastating so many people today. It’s a fight we can win & I want to do whatever I can to make that happen. Learn more at http://www.lightthenight.org/
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June 28, 2006
Introducing "wideawake"
Inspired by a friend's cancer diagnosis and the LIVESTRONG campaign, Scott Leger of wideawake wrote Maybe Tonight, Maybe Tomorrow to honor cancer survivors across the world.
"Maybe Tonight, Maybe Tomorrow is dedicated to the millions of people affected by cancer. Those who we've lost and those who survive, fight, volunteer, support, research, raise awareness, give and inspire."
The song debuted on May 19 at the LIVESTRONG Gala and is now available through iTunes. 100% of the proceeds from the sales of this song benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Click here to download "maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow" from iTunes.
Wideawake is an award-winning band from Austin, Texas that brings to it fans a blend of rock and pop music infused with high-energy sound and emotional, honest lyrics. Wideawake has won "Best Pop Band" for three years running at the Austin Music Awards (2004, 2005 & 2006). Additionally, at last years SXSW Music Festival, the band won "Best Rock Band", "Best Songwriting", and "Best Male Vocalist."
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June 07, 2005
The Cross-American Bike Trip for Cancer
This is an amazing ride brought to our attention by friends in Connecticut. Read their mission, and check the website for opportunities to catch them on their way across country…
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May 17, 2005
Choose to Laugh Blog Launched
To all Choose to Laugh Supporters,
This is our first official entry in the new Choose to Laugh Blog. You can know look here for CTL updates, link to relevant news, ways to get involved, etc. We hope this blog will become a resource for you as well as a way for you to stay connected to the cause.
– The Choose to Laugh Team
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