Statement From the LIVESTRONG Foundation

(firmenpresse) - AUSTIN, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 01/16/13 -- Due to the number of media inquiries regarding Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah Winfrey airing this Thursday and Friday, the today issued the following statement:

"This week, Lance came to the LIVE Foundation to talk to our team in person. He expressed his regret for the stress the team suffered in recent years as a result of the controversy surrounding his cycling career. He asked that they stay focused on serving people affected by cancer, something our team has always done excellently and will continue to do.

"We expect Lance to be completely truthful and forthcoming in his interview and with all of us in the cancer community. We expect we will have more to say at that time. Regardless, we are charting a strong, independent course forward that is focused on helping people overcome financial, emotional and physical challenges related to cancer. Inspired by the people with cancer whom we serve, we feel confident and optimistic about the Foundation's future and welcome an end to speculation."

LIVEThe LIVE Foundation provides free cancer support services to help people cope with the financial, emotional and practical challenges that accompany the disease. Created in 1997 by cancer survivor and philanthropist Lance Armstrong, the Foundation is known for its powerful brand -- LIVE-- and for its advocacy on behalf of survivors and their families. With its iconic yellow LIVE wristband, the Foundation has become a symbol of hope and inspiration around the world. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than $500 million to support cancer survivors and served 2.5 million people affected by the disease. For more information, visit .





Katherine McLane

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