Lance Armstrong Foundation, Inc.

AKA LIVESTRONG

Austin, TX

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Also Known As:: LIVESTRONG
Physical Address:: Austin, TX 78702
EIN:: 74-2806618
Web URL:: www.livestrong.org
Leadership:: Mr. Doug Ulman

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Fiscal Year Starting: Jan 01, 2011
Fiscal Year Ending: Dec 31, 2011

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Total Revenue	$46,838,932

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Total Expenses	$31,685,501

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Basic Organization Information

Lance Armstrong Foundation, Inc.

Also Known As:: LIVESTRONG
Physical Address:: Austin, TX 78702
EIN:: 74-2806618
Web URL:: www.livestrong.org
NTEE Category:: E Health—General & Rehabilitative; E12 Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution; G Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines; G30 Cancer; H Medical Research; H30 Cancer Research
Year Founded:: 1997
Ruling Year:: 1997

Mission Statement

The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) unites people through programs and experiences to empower cancer survivors to live life on their own terms and to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. The LAF focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for cancer survivors. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF's mission is to inspire and empower people affected by cancer. The LAF's goal is to make cancer a national priority.

Expert Assessment

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The LIVESTRONG Foundation has been influential in raising awareness about all types of cancer and reducing the stigma that survivors sometimes face. Read More »

For more information about this organization's impact, read the Expert Reviews and Comments.

Impact Summary from the Nonprofit

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Leadership

Mr. Doug Ulman

Term:

Since Jan 2007

Profile:

Doug Ulman is a three-time cancer survivor and national cancer survivorship advocate. After overcoming chondrosarcoma during his sophomore year in college and malignant melanoma twice since, in 1997 Doug founded the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, a non-profit organization to provide support, education and resources to young adults, their families and friends who are affected by cancer. He served as executive director of the Ulman Cancer Fund for four years. In 2001, Doug joined the Lance Armstrong Foundation as director of survivorship and was named the Foundation's president and chief executive officer in January 2007. Doug currently holds numerous civic and charitable board positions across the country and serves as chairman of the National Cancer Institute Director's Consumer Liaison Group. He also sits on the Google Health Advisory Board and the executive board of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. In addition, Doug is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and co-founded of the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance.

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Program: LAF Programs

Budget:: $27,843,594
Category:: Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
Population Served:: General Public/Unspecified

Program Description:

The LAF focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for cancer survivors. Through cancer survivorship services and resources, grant programs, collaborations and policy-related efforts, the LAF is working to make cancer a national priority.

Program Long-Term Success:

At the LAF's LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum, six presidential candidates pledged to renew the war on cancer and to make cancer a national priority.

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Expert Reviews and Comments

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Evidence of Impact

The LIVESTRONG Foundation has been influential in raising awareness about all types of cancer and reducing the stigma that survivors sometimes face.

Expert Comments

Raising Awareness

By creating awareness of the millions of individuals living with and surviving cancer, Livestrong has destigmatized cancer in a way no other organization has done. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

It is difficult to undervalue the impact that LiveStrong has had on cancer awareness and advocacy. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

They have raised public awareness. — Researcher and Faculty

Good Diversity of Issues

It is good that they focus on the young adult population. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

LAF has done an incredible job of putting a "new" face to cancer advocacy. The work they do with survivors, especially younger people has opened a new door to cancer research advocacy for many, especially younger males. Livestrong has become a venue where those affected by multiple types of cancer have found a home. They have helped to bring other cancers to the same level as breast cancer. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Strong Cancer Survival Programs

They are the world's leader in cancer survival programming in all cancers. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Fill Gaps in Research

They have had an impact by strategically addressing gaps and then moving their dollars to those areas to address the needs: eg youth and fertility. — Foundation Professional

Good Influence on the Government

They have relatively low administrative costs and intelligent distribution of research and clinical care funds, popular public support. This is an energetic, creative organization that has real public appeal. The Foundation collaborates with government agencies to get the work done. — Researcher and Faculty

Engage & Support Cancer Survivors

This is one of the biggest and most important support foundations for cancer survivors that is not disease-specific, as far as I know. — Researcher and Faculty

Successful organization in bringing the survivors into the war on cancer. Who better to understand than those who have been through it. Having Lance Armstrong has certainly provided Livestrong the opening to publicity for the foundation by having the powerful face of a survivor, and the good work they do. It has also enabled them to be strong advocates for clinical trials and research. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Raising Awareness — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Organizational Strengths

According to experts, this organization's major strengths are its dedicated and intelligent leadership and staff and its strategic use of partnerships and collaborations.

Expert Comments

Great Marketing

Their strength is in their marketing and reach. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Strong Collaborations

Livestong aggressively seeks out opportunities to work with other cancer organizations to increase the impact that can be made on the disease. Livestrong works in many strategic areas to address cancer - research, patient support, advocacy, etc., - yet they maintain a sharp focus - to improve the quality of life of all who experience cancer. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Doug Ulman has been incredible not only as a voice for young adults with cancer, but for guiding Livestrong to understand and become a science based organization as well as an advocacy organization. Obviously their marketing collaboration with Nike set them apart from any other non-breast-cancer group as far as visibility. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Innovative Leadership and Staff

Their leadership, board of directors, and staff create a strong culture and reputation. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

They have a young staff that is able to think out of box. — Foundation Professional

Great Visibility

Visibility of survivorship. — Researcher and Faculty

Great Internal Organization

They have excellent organizational strengths, and Lance Armstrong himself is a good role model. — Researcher and Faculty

Areas for Improvement

Experts have stated that this organization could benefit from more staff members to incrase its capacity and from more willingness to assist other cancer agencies.

Expert Comments

More Staff

Whether it be with more paid staff or by further mobilizing volunteers, Livestrong could increase its impact with more people working on their mission. Having experts on staff who are able to comment on current research and bring knowledge of current cancer science trends to collaborative efforts would enhance Livestrong's impact. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Advertising Strategy

Lance Armstrong's somewhat tarnished image with recent allegations of doping and his appearance in commercials for alcohol significantly hurt the image. I think the Livestrong name is strong enough that they no longer need him to be in every image and campaign. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

More Support to Other Organizations

They could be more generous in supporting efforts of smaller, innovative cancer organizations and help build them. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

More Openness to New Ideas

They should be more open to new ideas. — Researcher and Faculty

More Impact on Policy Level

They have certainly raised "awareness." I'm not sure how much actual benefit they provide individual patients, and they do not have much impact at a policy level. — Other

Do More in Pediatric Area

They do not do as much for pediatric oncology, which is my area, and a childhood survivor may live for many decades, so I think they could/should do more in this area. — Researcher and Faculty

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