Wear Yellow When You Aren’t Wearing Pink
Lance Armstrong has had a tremendous influence in the world of cancer survivorship. His story is so inspiring — his childhood passion for bicycle riding enabled him to become a world champion cyclist by age 25. In 1996, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of testicular cancer and endured an equally aggressive treatment. Then he went on to take six consecutive Tour de France victories. His survivorship is almost supernatural. But he’s human and making a huge difference for others who have to take a ride with cancer.
One trip to his website and you are united with all survivors in their fight against cancer. That’s Lance’s mission over there. A united front. A united army.
It’s important to fight against breast cancer because it’s personal; it’s our cause to fight for and we can pour all our passion into it and that’s what we are meant to do. But there are times we need open our hearts to the world of survivorship and acknowledge everyone’s battle. Tout le cancer suce, if you’ll excuse my French … all this talk about the Tour de France has me translating!
Head to Lance’s site and check out some survivor stories. Read his blog. Join his army (the petition is online). Shop his store. Purchase an infamous yellow wristband (to wear on the days you aren’t wearing a pink one!).
You may not be riding in a Tour de France after your battle with cancer but you can still live strong.
May 14th, 2007 at 10:31 am
Ahh Yes..Lance is quite the miracle. I read his book, “It’s Not About the Bike.” Truely inspiring!!!