Lance Armstrong Cycles into the Sunset

It was announced today by Armstrong's Foundation Livestrong that Lance Armstrong will retire from competitive cycling and focus on raising his five children and devoting his time to the foundation.

From the press release:

"Today, I am announcing my retirement from professional cycling in order to devote myself full-time to my family, to the fight against cancer and to leading the foundation I established before I won my first Tour de France. "

Back in 2005, I raised money for the fight against cancer being a colon cancer survivor.  Everything went great until that October weekend when it rained 6 inches and the bike ride was cancelled.  Click here to look at the 2005 Tour of Hope.

My hope was to meet George Hincapie that day.

Livestrong Day May 13th

PHOTO by Matt Freed courtesy of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tomorrow is Livestrong Day sponsored by the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Click on either link to find out if there is an event near you. The main goal of the foundation to make cancer a national priority.

Tomorrow, I will be in Harrisburg at the Capitol. There is a hearing on SB146(Colon Cancer Screening.)

SB 146 by Senator Tomlinson. Amends the Insurance Company Law, mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening. Senate Banking & Insurance Committee.

Hearing set for 10:00 a.m., Room 8E-A East Wing.

Dr. Sam Monismith and Dr. Ron Myers will testify.

On January 31st, 2007 the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee released their report. Meanwhile, the PA Healthcare Cost Containment Council released their findings to counter the above report in January 2008.

On May 13th, keep a person or family fighting cancer in your thoughts and prayers. To John and his family, I offer my condolences and prayers.

Read the story of John Challis (pictured above) about courage from Western Pennsylvania.