The Livestrong Foundation, formerly known as the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF), is a United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support for people affected by cancer, initially founded in 1997 by cancer survivor, cyclist Lance Armstrong. The organization is based in Austin, Texas.
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