Livestrong Foundation

The Livestrong Foundation is the same as the Lance Armstrong Foundation, an anti-cancer/cancer support organization based in Austin, Texas that was founded by professional bicyclist Lance Armstrong, who in 1996 was diagnosed with testicular cancer.

History

At age 25, Lance Armstrong had won the Tour De France bicycle race multiple times when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. By the time it was diagnosed, his cancer had spread to his abdomen, lungs and brain. He received treatment at Indiana University Medical Center from October to December, 1996. While in the throes of his illness, he created the Lance Armstrong Foundation as an anti-cancer and cancer support group.

Armstrong eventually made a full recovery and went on to win the Tour de France in 1999, fewer than three years after being diagnosed with cancer.

Report of hypocracy

The annual American Century Championship Golf Tournament is a major fundraiser for the Livestrong Foundation. The Tournament attracts participation from a large number of major sports figures, including "NBA Legend" Michael Jordan, hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky, Charles Barkley, Mike Shanahan, John Elway and others. The event is held in Lake Tahoe.

In 2009, Michael Jordan was repeatedly photographed at the event smoking a cigar, despite the fact that smoking is well established as a major cause of cancer globally.