The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) exists to enhance the quality of life for those living with, through, and beyond cancer. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF seeks to promote the optimal physical, psychological, social recovery and care of cancer survivors and their loved ones. The LAF works to define, refine and improve services for cancer survivors and to facilitate the delivery of those services—with a large dose of hope—to patients, their families, and other loved ones touched by the disease.

The Peloton Project is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's major grassroots fundraising and outreach project. Comprised of cyclists, cancer survivors and other volunteers who want to make a difference in the cancer survivorship community, members raise funds and awareness for the LAF in their local communities in support of our mission. In 2002, 859 Peloton Project members collected more than $2.2 million in donations to help those living with, through and beyond cancer.

 

At Shoes That Fit, they provide new shoes and/or clothes to children in need so that they can attend school in comfort and with dignity. They do this by matching a sponsoring group—a business, school, church, civic organization or even a group of friends—with schools near them that have children in need.

Florida Breast Cancer Coalition (FBCC), an affiliate of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, is a non-profit grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer.

In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.

Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun. It is truly The Positive Place For Kids.