Lance Armstrong Cuts Ties With Livestrong: Does the Charity Need Another Celebrity Spokesperson?
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2012/11/12 19:00:00
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Lance Armtsrong has seen better days. After being stripped of seven Tour de France titles amidst a doping scandal, he also lost his Nike sponsorship. Then, in October, he stepped down as Chairman of the Livestrong charity. He maintained his position on the organization’s Board of Directors, but now he has officially withdrawn from that post as well, severing all ties with Livestrong.
The cyclist founded the cancer foundation 15 years ago after surviving his own battle with testicular cancer. He fought hard for the non-profit and introduced the world to the little rubber wristbands that would go on to raise millions for the charity. Lance’s name brought a face to cancer for many.
Jeff Garvey, the new Livestrong chairman, released a statement saying, “Lance Armstrong was instrumental in changing the way the world views people affected by cancer.” So where does this leave the organization? Can they flourish without a familiar face to lead the way? Or does Livestrong need another celebrity spokesperson?
The cyclist founded the cancer foundation 15 years ago after surviving his own battle with testicular cancer. He fought hard for the non-profit and introduced the world to the little rubber wristbands that would go on to raise millions for the charity. Lance’s name brought a face to cancer for many.
Jeff Garvey, the new Livestrong chairman, released a statement saying, “Lance Armstrong was instrumental in changing the way the world views people affected by cancer.” So where does this leave the organization? Can they flourish without a familiar face to lead the way? Or does Livestrong need another celebrity spokesperson?
limelight, and allow a better and more moral person to represent Livestrong, and set
a much better example for the public. Especially for the youths and young adults out
there.
We've already got more of that than we can handle.
Second, unless you find a celebrity who has survived cancer no one well fit in to take Armstrong's place and if you get one that has not survived cancer you well be taking away from the credibility of the charity
Live long Lance and you still beat all the other riders, who could not accept the Winner's Jersey, (7 times) due to thier presonal revelations as well. Your are still 7 times a Champion. Thank You for all those you have helped along the way.
Now enjoy a more private life knowing we'll never again see someone accomplish this feat again, 7 TIMES, congratulations, Stay Stong.
We need someone we could identify better with, better a person with high integrity!