Frequently Asked Questions for LIVESTRONG Day 2007

What is LIVESTRONG Day?

When is LIVESTRONG Day 2007?

What does the LAF expect from LIVESTRONG Day participants?

I would like to participate in LIVESTRONG Day. How do I apply?

What is the application deadline?

What is the cost to participate in LIVESTRONG Day?

How many applicants will be selected to be Washington, D.C., delegates for LIVESTRONG Day?

How will Washington, D.C., delegates be selected?

If I am not selected to participate in LIVESTRONG Day as a Washington, D.C., delegate are my efforts to organize or participate in an event in my local community seen as less important?

Will the LAF reimburse costs associated with organizing a LIVESTRONG Day event?

If I do not live in the United States, can I still participate in LIVESTRONG Day events?

What materials are acceptable to send the LAF to share my Washington, D.C., delegate experience or showcase the outcome of my local LIVESTRONG Day event?

How do I let the LAF know the outcome of my local LIVESTRONG Day event?

I can't afford the registration fee to participate as an advocate in Washington, D.C. Is financial assistance available? How can I apply for financial assistance?

Are there age requirements to participate in LIVESTRONG Day activities? 

What types of local LIVESTRONG Day events were held in the past?

If I have further questions, who should I contact?

What is LIVESTRONG Day?
LIVESTRONG Day is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's (LAF) grassroots advocacy initiative to unify people affected by cancer and make cancer a national priority. In its fourth year, the goal of LIVESTRONG Day is to raise awareness and bring attention to cancer issues on a national level and in local communities across the country. 

[Return to top]

When is LIVESTRONG Day 2007?
LIVESTRONG Day 2007 will occur on Wednesday, May 16. 

[Return to top]

What does the LAF expect from LIVESTRONG Day participants?
LIVESTRONG Day is about doing something to make a difference in the fight against cancer - in the way you feel most comfortable. Our goal is to raise awareness and bring attention to the issues cancer survivors face that often go unaddressed. On May 16, there will be activities of all sizes and types taking place all over the country to unify people affected by cancer.

On LIVESTRONG Day, the LAF will lead a group of 200 advocates to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness on Capitol Hill about the numerous unaddressed issues faced by the more than 10 million cancer survivors and their families in the United States. These issues include:

• Potential funding cuts to federal cancer programs
• Increased access to quality care
• Reduced disparities in treatment
  

These delegates will meet with lawmakers to demonstrate a united voice against cancer and will act as a reminder that cancer needs to be made a national priority. 

To complement advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., LIVESTRONG Day events will be held in local communities across the country in support of cancer survivors and their loved ones. Each LIVESTRONG Day activity is being organized by a volunteer who decided that they can help make a difference in their community. 

[Return to top]

I would like to participate in LIVESTRONG Day. How do I apply?
The application period to be a Washington, D.C., delegate has closed.  The final application deadline was February 23 at 5:00 p.m. CST. 

The application period to be a LIVESTRONG Day local event organizer has closed.  The final deadline was Friday, May 4 at 5:00 p.m. CST. 



[Return to top]

What is the application deadline?
The application period to be a Washington, D.C., delegate has closed.  The final application deadline was February 23 at 5:00 p.m. CST. 

The application period to be a LIVESTRONG Day local event organizer has closed.  The final deadline was Friday, May 4 at 5:00 p.m. CST. 

No late applications will be accepted.

[Return to top]

What is the cost to participate in LIVESTRONG Day?
Cancer survivorship delegates selected to go to Washington, D.C., must pay a $115 registration fee to offset rising event costs. Round-trip travel and lodging will be provided by the LAF for each accepted Washington, D.C., delegate.  However, the delegate is responsible for transportation costs to and from the airport and while in Washington, D.C.

The LAF has limited scholarships available for accepted applicants in need of financial assistance.   Information about the scholarship process will be provided in the acceptance notification e-mail. 

For local event organizers, the LAF is unable to provide financial assistance for costs associated with organizing an event. Thank you for understanding our limitations in this situation.

[Return to top]

How many applicants will be selected to be Washington, D.C., delegates for LIVESTRONG Day?
Due to budget and space constraints, the LAF will identify approximately 200 advocates through an application process to participate in lobbying activities in Washington, D.C. 

[Return to top]

How will Washington, D.C., delegates be selected?
The LAF will select participants through an application process that includes such factors as geography, background in cancer-related causes and answers to the application questions-such as "Why do you feel you would be a good candidate to meet face-to-face with your elected officials?"

[Return to top]

If I am not selected to participate in LIVESTRONG Day as a Washington, D.C., delegate are my efforts to organize or participate in an event in my local community seen as less important?
No, local events are a critical component to the success of LIVESTRONG Day. In your community is where we will be most successful and will be able to have the most impact in raising awareness, connecting with survivors and discussing issues to make cancer a national priority.

[Return to top]

Will the LAF reimburse costs associated with organizing a LIVESTRONG Day event?
The LAF is unable to provide financial assistance for costs associated with organizing a local LIVESTRONG Day event. Thank you for understanding our limitations in this situation.

[Return to top]

If I do not live in the United States, can I still participate in LIVESTRONG Day events?
Only United States citizens are eligible to apply to be a cancer survivorship advocate in Washington, D.C. However, cancer survivors from outside the United States are encouraged to apply to be an event organizer in their local community. 

[Return to top]

What materials are acceptable to send the LAF to share my Washington, D.C., delegate experience or showcase the outcome of my local LIVESTRONG Day event?
You can send an email summary about your experience or event, but we always enjoy receiving photos, videos, letters/comments from event attendees and anything else you would like the LAF to see. For those of you that receive media coverage, please be sure to send us a copy of your local newspaper, radio interview, or a clip of your local broadcast news that features your interview or event.

[Return to top]

How do I let the LAF know the outcome of my local LIVESTRONG Day event?
Electronic materials can be sent via email to livestrongday@laf.org. All other materials can be mailed to:
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Attn: LIVESTRONG Day
PO Box 161150
Austin, TX 78716-1150

[Return to top]

I can't afford the registration fee to participate as an advocate in Washington, D.C.  Is financial assistance available? How can I apply for financial assistance?
The LAF has limited funds available for those who have been accepted to participate as an advocate in Washington, D.C., and are in need of financial assistance to attend. Once accepted, LIVESTRONG Day delegates will receive instructions to apply for financial assistance with their acceptance notifications. 

[Return to top]

Are there age requirements to participate in LIVESTRONG Day activities? 
To be a cancer survivorship advocate in Washington, D.C., applicants must be at least 18 years of age unless accompanied by an adult. There is no age minimum to organize a local event, but adult supervision is encouraged for organizers who are under 18 years of age. 

[Return to top]

What types of local  LIVESTRONG Day events were held in the past?
The goal of LIVESTRONG Day is to raise awareness and bring attention to cancer survivorship issues on a national level and in local communities across the country. In the past, the LAF has approved a variety of LIVESTRONG Day events.  Here are just a few ideas to help you plan your own LIVESTRONG Day event. 

• Wear yellow on LIVESTRONG Day.  Ask your friends, family, neighbors or co-workers to do the same.
• Hold a candlelight vigil in honor of cancer survivors in your local community.
• Have a local priest, minister or rabbi hold a survivorship spiritual ceremony at a local church or place of worship.
• Gather a group to volunteer at your local cancer hospital/clinic or other cancer-related organization.
• Hold a rally at a local park or at your state capitol or other municipal building.
• Coordinate a parade in your community honoring local cancer survivors.
• Dedicate a local park or garden to cancer survivors.

[Return to top]

If I have further questions, who should I contact?
Please send additional questions to livestrongday@laf.org.

[Return to top]