LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION TO HONOR YOUNG CANCER SURVIVORS
The Junior Spirit of Survivorship Award Provides $5,000 Scholarship

AUSTIN, Texas - June 24, 2004 - The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) announced today the Carpe Diem Junior Spirit of Survivorship Award. The award will honor a young person living with cancer who has demonstrated a resilient attitude toward his or her cancer diagnosis and inspired others to live strong. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

"This award celebrates young people in our communities who have overcome tremendous challenges and whose energy and dedication inspire others," said Betsy Goldberg, survivorship associate for the LAF. "The Junior Spirit of Survivorship Award demonstrates that anyone - even young people - can be an effective advocate and a hero for other cancer survivors."

The Junior Spirit of Survivorship Award winner will join the ranks of the recipients of the prestigious Carpe Diem Awards, which recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the world of cancer survivorship. The Carpe Diem Awards are given annually at the Live to Ride Gala and include the Jeffrey C. Garvey Champion of Survivorship, the Pioneer of Survivorship, the Spirit of Survivorship and the Voice of Survivorship.

The LAF is currently accepting nominations on its Web site for young people living with cancer of college age or younger who have used their experiences to positively impact the lives of other cancer survivors. The award will be presented during the 2004 Ride for the Roses Weekend in Austin, Texas.

To nominate an individual for the Junior Spirit of Survivorship Award, or for more information about the Carpe Diem Awards, visit the LAF's website at www.laf.org.

About the Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) believes that in your battle with cancer, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. From the moment of diagnosis we provide the practical information and tools you need to live strong. We serve our mission through public health, advocacy, research and education, including Live Strong, the LAF's comprehensive resource for people living with cancer. The LAF was founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong and is located in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit laf.org and livestrong.org.