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NatalieMazey

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Austin LIVESTRONG Challenge

WHO: The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF)

WHAT: Cyclists, runners, walkers, cancer survivors and spectators of all ages will join Lance Armstrong at the Austin LIVESTRONG Challenge, hosted by the LAF and presented by Nike. A post-Challenge celebration featuring food, drinks and live entertainment will immediately follow.

WHEN & WHERE             

LIVESTRONG Village:
Cancer information, sports gear, apparel and new product demonstration                 
Friday, October 23, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Austin Convention Center (500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78701)

LIVESTRONG Challenge 5K
Saturday, October 24, 8:00 a.m.
Texas State Capitol

LIVESTRONG Challenge Ride
Sunday, October 25, 8:00 a.m.   
Dripping Springs High School (111 Tiger Ln., Dripping Springs, TX 78620)

Post-Challenge Celebration: Participants, guests and spectators will enjoy a celebration featuring food, drinks and live entertainment.
Sunday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Dripping Springs High School (111 Tiger Ln., Dripping Springs, TX 78620);

WHY: More than 1.4 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. This year, it is estimated that more than 37,000 Texans will lose their lives to cancer. Funds raised by the LIVESTRONG Challenge support the LAF's mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer through programs and research at organizations throughout Texas and the U.S.

HOW: For more information and to register for the LIVESTRONG Challenge, visit www.LIVESTRONGChallenge.org. Each Challenge participant is required to pay a $50 registration fee. There is an additional $250 fundraising minimum for cyclists, but no further fundraising requirement for walkers and runners, though everyone is encouraged to raise funds. The LIVESTRONG Challenge is open to participants of all ages, and participants can register individually or as a team, choosing to bike 10, 20, 45, 65 or 90 miles, or walk or run in the community 5K. The combined walk/run allows individuals of all fitness levels to participate. In addition to walking, running and riding, the LAF urges members of the community to volunteer and cheer on participants during the event.