$1M Livestrong Donation Largest Since Armstrong Left | Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

$1M Livestrong Donation Largest Since Armstrong Left | Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly: "Livestrong, the Austin-based cancer nonprofit founded by Lance Armstrong, has experienced a decline in its fundraising receipts since 2010, when the athlete admitted to doping during competitions and stepped down from the organization. It has suffered through some instability in its leadership, and its future has been periodically in question, but can it turn a corner? Some supporters clearly have faith that it can; this week, the organization announced its acceptance of its largest single donation since 2010."



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Livestrong’s next chapter: Life after Lance | www.statesman.com

Livestrong’s next chapter: Life after Lance | www.statesman.com: "Now, with a new chief executive and a renewed sense of mission, Livestrong is eager to move past the controversy that has bogged it down for almost three years and refocus the public’s attention on the good the nonprofit says it has done for millions of people affected by cancer around the world.

But how can an organization so inextricably tied to its founder move past a controversy spawned by him?"

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4 Steps Livestrong Took to Cope With Founder’s Scandal - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

4 Steps Livestrong Took to Cope With Founder’s Scandal - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: 4 Steps Livestrong Took to Cope With Founder’s Scandal

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The nonprofit group Lance Armstrong founded to fight cancer was ready as early as 2010 to kick the cyclist out of his leadership role, said Katherine McLane, vice president for communications and external affairs.

Armstrong-Affiliated Sports Nonprofit Cuts Ties to Cyclist - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Armstrong-Affiliated Sports Nonprofit Cuts Ties to Cyclist - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Armstrong-Affiliated Sports Nonprofit Cuts Ties to Cyclist

January 28, 2013, 10:53 am

A charity co-founded by Lance Armstrong to help high-profile athletes channel their philanthropy has severed ties with the former cycling champion following his public confession of doping, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Livestrong 'Disappointed' After Armstrong Doping Confession - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Livestrong 'Disappointed' After Armstrong Doping Confession - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Livestrong ‘Disappointed’ After Armstrong Doping Confession

January 18, 2013, 11:00 am

The cancer foundation established by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong said it was “disappointed” with its longtime leader’s admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs but remained grateful for his work on behalf of fellow cancer survivors, according to Reuters and The Hollywood Reporter.

Livestrong and the Perils of Corporate Sponsorships - NYTimes.com

Livestrong and the Perils of Corporate Sponsorships - NYTimes.com: On Tuesday, Sporting Kansas City announced it had severed its sponsorship agreement with Livestrong, the cancer charity founded by the disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. The announcement came two days before Armstrong was to confess on television to doping during his career, which included seven Tour de France titles.

Reports: Armstrong admits to Oprah he cheated during cycling career - CNN.com

Reports: Armstrong admits to Oprah he cheated during cycling career - CNN.com: (CNN) -- Lance Armstrong, who for years vehemently denied cheating while winning a record seven Tours de France, told Oprah Winfrey that he used performance-enhancing drugs to advance his cycling career, according to media reports.

Tight Ties Linked Lance Armstrong's Business and Charity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Tight Ties Linked Lance Armstrong's Business and Charity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Tight Ties Linked Lance Armstrong’s Business and Charity

January 14, 2013, 10:41 am

As Lance Armstrong prepares for what is widely expected to be a confessional interview with Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times examines the close bonds among the former cycling champion, his business empire, and Livestrong, the cancer charity he founded in 1997.

Shame on Livestrong Donors Who Want Their Money Back

Shame on Livestrong Donors Who Want Their Money Back: Lance Armstrong may or may not be a cheat in the cycling competition world, but he wasn’t cheating when he founded the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997. As you read the foundation’s milestones, it is very clear that the nonprofit has accomplished a great deal in its history.

Lance Armstrong Livestrong Foundation Will Survive, Experts Say

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Lance Armstrong Livestrong Foundation Will Survive, Experts Say: Philanthropy experts say the charity has a strong future -- that Armstrong's resignation is a blessing of sorts. "People remain aligned to the cause and the mission without being solely aligned to Lance Armstrong," Marian Stern, a philanthropy consultant and head of Projects in Philanthropy, told the Daily Beast.

What Now for Livestrong, Now That Lance Armstrong Has Resigned? - The Daily Beast

What Now for Livestrong, Now That Lance Armstrong Has Resigned? - The Daily Beast: The cancer charity’s reputation has been tarnished by the scandal surrounding founder Lance Armstrong, who stepped down as chairman Wednesday. As Livestrong gears up for its 15th anniversary, can it rebound—and separate itself from the cyclist? Eliza Shapiro reports.

Armstrong steps down from charity; Nike drops sponsorship - chicagotribune.com

Armstrong steps down from charity; Nike drops sponsorship - chicagotribune.com: (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong has stepped down as chairman of the cancer charity he founded, Livestrong, after U.S. anti-doping officials issued a scathing report detailing his use of performance-enhancing drugs for years as one of the world's premier cyclists, the foundation said on Wednesday.

Separately, one of his main corporate sponsors, Nike Inc., said it was ending its sponsorship of Armstrong.

Donors standing by Armstrong’s charity in days following cycling ban, stripping of titles - The Washington Post

Donors standing by Armstrong’s charity in days following cycling ban, stripping of titles - The Washington Post: But in the days following the announcement, the Lance Armstrong Foundation was showered with donations and pledges of continued support for its mission of promoting cancer awareness and research.

Public relations professionals say that while the famous cyclist and cancer survivor remains a polarizing figure, even his naysayers will have a hard time turning their back on the foundation and its trademark Livestrong yellow bracelets.

Livestrong Reaps Windfall After Armstrong Drops Doping Fight - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Livestrong Reaps Windfall After Armstrong Drops Doping Fight - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Livestrong Reaps Windfall After Armstrong Drops Doping Fight

August 27, 2012, 9:33 am

Donations to Lance Armstrong’s cancer charity skyrocketed on the day after the cycling legend abandoned his challenge to charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs, Reuters reports.

Lance Armstrong Charity’s Supporters Remain Upbeat After Doping Fight Ends - Home - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Lance Armstrong Charity’s Supporters Remain Upbeat After Doping Fight Ends - Home - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Cyclist Lance Armstrong’s decision Thursday to drop his fight against doping charges, which have dogged the seven-time Tour de France winner for years, is both a relief and a new beginning for Livestrong, the cancer charity he founded after his bout with the disease, say the group’s officials.

Komen Stumbles, Recovers…Can the Damage be Undone? | onPhilanthropy

Komen Stumbles, Recovers…Can the Damage be Undone? | onPhilanthropy: Among members of the philanthropic, political and healthcare sectors, a loud snap was distinctly heard today, as the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation suffered a sharp case of whiplash. In a statement this morning, Komen rescinded its decision to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood for breast health programs – a decision whose announcement 48 hours earlier had unleashed a clamor of protest, rapid reaction and retaliation. Possibly the most prominent critic, who spoke with his fortune as well as his words, was NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who promptly pledged $250,000 in matching funds for donors to support Planned Parenthood and help replace the slashed funds, approximately $700,000. Another $100,000 challenge grant was announced this morning by Livestrong, the cancer-fighting organization founded by survivor Lance Armstrong.

Armstrong Scandal Could Cost Livestrong $10-Million, Expert Says - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

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June 7, 2011, 10:38 am

The cancer charity Livestrong could face a $5-million to $10-million loss in donations as investigators probe doping allegations against its founder, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, Bloomberg writes."

Wall St.'s Best Athletes Compete for Charity - NYTimes.com

Wall St.'s Best Athletes Compete for Charity - NYTimes.com: "More than 25 representatives of financial firms gathered at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale on Long Island on Sunday afternoon to compete in the Decathlon, a charity fund-raiser for Livestrong, the cancer foundation established by the cyclist Lance Armstrong."

Hirst to Help Lance Armstrong’s Health Charity Raise $4 Million - Bloomberg.com

Hirst to Help Lance Armstrong’s Health Charity Raise $4 Million - Bloomberg.com: "uly 22 (Bloomberg) -- Lance Armstrong may make at least $4 million for charity by selling the Damien Hirst-decorated bike he’ll use to complete the Tour de France at the weekend, as well as works given by Richard Prince, Ed Ruscha and other artists."