LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION GIVES BACK TO THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY
LAF Participates in Read Across America at Local School

AUSTIN, Texas - March 2, 2006 - Today, Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) president and chief executive officer Mitch Stoller read a book about Lance to 50 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students at Norman Elementary School in Austin, Texas.

Stoller was one of approximately 25 community leaders in Austin who participated in the National Education Association's (NEA) Read Across America program that motivates children to integrate reading into their daily activities.

"The LAF believes that knowledge is power, and helping to promote daily reading among children encourages enjoyment and learning opportunities," Stoller said.  "We were delighted to join other local community leaders in this national program and to give back to the city that has given us so much."

The Read Across America program is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on or around Dr. Seuss's birthday. Read Across America also provides NEA members, parents, caregivers and children resources and activities to help encourage daily reading among children.

About the Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) inspires and empowers people affected by cancer. We help people with cancer focus on living; we believe that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. From the moment of diagnosis, the LAF provides the practical information and tools people with cancer need to live life on their own terms. The LAF serves its mission through advocacy, public health and research. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF is located in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.livestrong.org.