On Sunday July 24, 2005 the whole world danced of one mans accomplishment , an accomplishment that no other professional rider has ever attained in the entire history of the Tour de France. This feat of winning 7 times consecutively back to back was clinched by the worlds finest rider and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong. For Armstrong it was a day of successful memories and a day of sealing his victorious retirement on the Champs- Elysees in Paris, France in his favorite color, yellow once again.
But yellow to Lance Armstrong is more than just the color of the Tour de France leader jersey. Yellow is the color of hope, courage, and perseverance. Not only does winning in the cycling’s most prestigious race 7 times make him a hero among hero's it is also his fight against cancer. On October 2, 1996 tests revealed advanced testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs and his brain. Though his chances for his recovery were far less than 50-50, a frightened yet determined Lance began an aggressive form of chemotherapy. With the advice of specialists, he tried a course of treatment that gave him a chance for a full recovery with less danger of losing lung capacity as a side effect. Remarkably, the chemotherapy began to work, and Lance gradually allowed his thoughts to return to racing.
Cancer left him scarred physically and emotionally, but he now maintains it was "… the best thing that ever happened to me," This new perspective allowed him to think beyond cycling and focus on his debt to the cancer community. He formed the Lance Armstrong Foundation within months of his diagnosis to help others with their cancer struggles. The LAF believes that in battle with cancer, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. This fundraising campaign supports the LAF’s efforts to help young cancer survivors to LIVESTRONG.
For the first ten finders of this cache I have placed some authentic LIVESTRONG wristbands. Either show your support of Lance Armstrong and the foundation by wearing it daily or give the bracelet to someone who is need of hope in a trying moment. One bracelet per cacher, please! Hide container exactly back where it was found so it will not ruin the fun! If you have a chance, take a ride on your bicycle to this one! Oh come on don't be wimpy, LIVESTRONG!
WAY TO GO LANCE ON WINNING NUMBER 7!!!!