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Once in D.C., riders will meet and present cancer to our lawmakers from our perspective. Banners signed and dedicated will go with Spokes of Hope to DC representing you and your family members in memorial, in honor, and as a commitment to those yet to be diagnosed. TO: All citizens whose lives have been affected by cancer RE: Cancer Advocacy FROM: Cyclists Combating Cancer and the Lance Armstrong Foundation Cyclists Combating Cancer (CCC) and the Lance Armstrong Foundation are planning a nationwide bike ride, with “spokes” of the ride initiating in different home towns across the United States, stopping and visiting cancer centers along the way that have been significant in the battle against cancer. This is not a race or a fund raiser, but an awareness raiser. The tour will include over 25 metropolitan areas across the United States. Riders will be acting as “Spokes”persons as they make their way to Washington D.C. to meet with our National Lawmakers. Riders are part of the Lance Armstrong Foundation ‘LiveStrong Army’ and will have media opportunities to speak regarding the ride. The end goal of this historic ride is to make a difference in how cancer is perceived by everyone, with special attention to those who think it cannot happen to them, and who believe that cancer means the end of life. The emphasis will be to enlighten the need to vote for, support, and find ways to cure cancer and promote quality survivorship. Cyclists Combating Cancer is a not-for-profit human effort to combat cancer supporting the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The membership is made up of cancer survivors, family members, friends and caregivers who are passionate about life and cycling, united together in a persistent battle against this ever-present disease. The mission of the CCC Spokes of Hope tour is: • Display passion for Life as a testimony that there is life beyond cancer • Build awareness throughout all communities of the number of lives touched by this wretched disease • Advocate for the government and private support necessary to beat this disease • Educate everyone in how to prevent, detect and treat cancer as well as the resources available Cancer is not something people should whisper about in fear. Cancer cannot be ignored. Cancer is not something you can hide from. Spokes of Hope will strive to demonstrate the dedication to living life on your terms when cancer has become a major part of life. Hope is that our communities and lawmakers will understand the need for greater awareness in the political community. That people will be motivated to get that Mammogram, PSA or colonoscopy. Stop smoking and start living. Participate in a healthy dialog with your doctors and your family. Ignorance and Fear are the primary weapons of cancer… we need to disarm and inform. We value your views and efforts, believe we share common concerns, and would like to work with you to enhance our mutual concerns. Cancer is not contagious, but Hope can be! Help us spread HOPE and join our efforts to influence legislation to better the lives of cancer patients and their treatment. Prevent, detect and cure cancer in your life, and the lives of those you love Spokes of Hope http://www.spokesofhope.org. Cyclists Combating Cancer http://www.ridetolive.org. The Lance Armstrong foundation: http://www.livestrong.org Thank you for your consideration and joining us in our war on the terror that cancer has brought to so many lives. Who are we? Why are we doing this? We are Cancer warriors and champions of Survival. Because we love to ride. We love riding with our CCC family. And we want to do everything within our power to stop cancer from taking one more life… killing one more dream. Destroying one more destiny. We are cancer survivors, family members of cancer victims and caregivers. We love life and cycling, and hate cancer and the effects it has on our lives. What are we doing? Coming together in our home towns to make a difference at home, then traveling to Washington DC to make a difference there…. And everywhere we can in between. Where are we doing this? The coordinating Cyclist Combating Cancer in each “hometown” has the opportunity to decide where they want to go and visit, how much they want to ride, and how far. When are we doing this? How are we doing this? On our bikes! We are riding with friends and family and supporters from town to town, cancer center to cancer center. The end destination with Washington DC on the 16th of September where we will invite our lawmakers and their staff to join us in our battle against cancer! Won’t you join us?