Presidential campaigning...

Here's the lastest email from the LIVESTRONG Army...

Cancer enters the '08 political race.

Dear Andrea,

Four years ago cancer was not mentioned during the presidential election campaign. Today, the LIVESTRONG Army has made fighting cancer part of the national dialogue. For the next five days leading media, presidential candidates and citizens across the country will discuss how to stop the number one killer of all Americans under the age of 85.

Next Monday, August 27, and Tuesday, August 28, I will walk onto the stage at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to ask the presidential hopefuls to share their ideas and strategies on how to fight cancer in the first-ever LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum. This historic event will be discussed on NBC's Meet the Press with Tim Russert, webcast live on MSNBC.com and featured on Hardball with Chris Matthews.
As a member of the LIVESTRONG Army, I need your help to make sure Americans across the country are tuned in, asking questions and demanding answers from the presidential candidates.

Watch Meet the Press with Tim Russert. I will be a guest on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, August 26, talking about the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum. Check local listings for times and channels.

Watch the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum. MSNBC will webcast the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum live at 10:00 am CT on August 27 and 28. MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews will be broadcast live from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, each night.
>> Click this link on Monday, August 27, and Tuesday, August 28, to load MSNBC.com's video player to watch the Forum.>> Check MSNBC's local listings for times and channels to view Hardball with Chris Matthews on MSNBC on Monday and Tuesday evening.


Spread the word. Click here to forward this email to friends encouraging them to tune into the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum.

Download and post the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum posters in offices, gyms, coffee shops and other places with high traffic.

The LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum puts critical questions about fighting cancer on a national platform. Please join me in making history by raising awareness for the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum.

It's Time for Answers

I have posted these before, so here we go again. Another email from the LAF and how they are and you can get politically active in the fight against cancer....

How is the next commander-in-chief going to fight the number one killer of Americans under 85?

Dear Andrea,

I am no longer content to let the cancer question go unanswered.

That is why the Lance Armstrong Foundation is hosting the first-ever LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum to make sure our next President knows that Americans across the country expect cancer to be a national priority. In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on August 27 and 28, we will ask Democratic and Republican presidential candidates to go on the record with their plans to fight cancer.

As a member of the LIVESTRONG Army—and a leader in the fight against cancer—I need you to be part of the LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum, demanding answers to the cancer question. Here’s how you can get involved:

Get your tickets. The LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum is open to the public, and tickets are free. Quantities are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Submit your questions. Lance Armstrong and MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews will ask candidates questions from the public.

Spread the word. Ask friends and colleagues to sign the LIVESTRONG Army petition to make it clear that our next President must be prepared to answer the cancer question.

As of this week, Democratic candidates Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator John Edwards and Governor Bill Richardson have confirmed their participation for the Democratic LIVESTRONG Presidential Candidate Forum on August 27. Republican candidates Senator Sam Brownback, Governor Mike Huckabee and Governor Tommy Thompson have confirmed their participation in the Republican LIVESTRONG Presidential Candidate Forum on August 28.

The goal is to get rid of this disease forever. The LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum gives all Americans the opportunity to ask the candidates “What's your plan? And where does cancer fit into your policies?"

Together, as the LIVESTRONG Army, we can put an end to cancer.

LIVESTRONG,

Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

Yippee... read below for the latest update from the LAF on the creation of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas...

TEXAS VICTORY
Dear Andrea:

Today Governor Rick Perry signed House Bill 14 (HB14), which establishes the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. View our press statement about the Governor's signing.

Over the past few months, we united together with a coalition of cancer organizations and as concerned citizens of Texas to send a loud and clear message to our elected officials prompting passage of the Texas Cancer Initiative.

Today’s signing is a celebration of our efforts, but we still have more work to do. Our next goal is to encourage our fellow Texans to make the Lone Star state a worldwide leader in the fight against cancer. On November 6th, voters will have an opportunity to approve $3 billion in funding that would provide $300 million a year for cancer research and programs.

Help keep the momentum going by signing the LIVESTRONG Army pledge today.

LIVESTRONG,
Lance Armstrong
LIVESTRONG Army

Legislation update...

OK... apparently sending thousands of emails to your representatives actually works! Here's the lastest message from the LAF regarding the bills to be put to vote on November 6, 2007 here in Texas:

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TEXAS VICTORY

What a proud moment for Texas. And we have YOU to thank for it. During the past weeks the citizens of Texas sent a loud and clear message to their elected officials prompting the Texas Cancer Initiative (House Joint Resolution 90 and its companion bill, House Bill 14) to pass through the Texas House and Senate.

While I am proud of what we have accomplished thus far, we must now set our sights on the public vote. Over the course of the next 6 months we will have a tremendous opportunity to unite the citizens of the Lone Star state to make Texas a worldwide leader in the fight against cancer. The November 6th vote will offer Texans an opportunity to approve $3 billion in general obligation bonds that would provide $300 million a year for cancer research and programs.
If passed by the voters, the money will go to the newly established Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas which would fund research to prevent, detect and treat cancer, while also expanding important cancer prevention, early detection and control programs funded by the Texas Cancer Council.

To stay updated on this effort and take the fight to the national stage, join the LIVESTRONG Army today.

LIVESTRONG,
Lance Armstrong
LIVESTRONG Army

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