LANCE ARMSTRONG REAPPOINTED TO PRESIDENT'S CANCER PANEL

AUSTIN, Texas - August 10, 2005 - The White House announced today that cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong will remain a member of the President's Cancer Panel for a second three-year term, as appointed by President George W. Bush.

President Bush appointed Armstrong to serve as a member of the President's Cancer Panel in May 2002. The President's Cancer Panel monitors the development and execution of the activities of the National Cancer Program and reports directly to the President.

LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., of the Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C., currently chairs the President's Cancer Panel.  Margaret L. Kripke, Ph.D., of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, also sits on the President's Cancer Panel.

About the Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) believes that in your battle with cancer, unity is strength, 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 the LIVESTRONG™ Resource for Cancer Survivors.  The LAF was founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong and is located in Austin, Texas.  For more information, visit www.livestrong.org.