Riding for Roses

October 2 is the 9th anniversary of Lance Armstrong’s diagnosis with testicular cancer. Lance is a funny guy. He likes to celebrate it

Kevin Brodwick is having a farewell spinning class at Pure Austin (Town Lake Sunday, October 2, from 3-4PM and is using it to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation in honor of Spencer. Contact Pure Austin if you are interested in participating. Last I heard there were 15 bikes left. Participants get LiveStrong wrist band and coupons for two free “It’s a Grind” coffees.

Spencer’s total fundraising went over the $25,000 goal today! He’s achieved the goal we set shortly after his induction chemotherapy started. During the Ride for the Roses weekend, we get to attend several special events, including the jersey ride with Lance and “other special guests”. That was the one Spencer really wanted to get. Thank [...]

Almost eleven months ago, I agreed to help my son Spencer raise $25,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation to help support cancer survivors. It’s now less than five days to the deadline and we are less than $2200 away. The official total at the LAF is $23,565. In addition, we have a solid commitment for $200, and we know of $985 in donations that were mailed in before the September 6 deadline for postmarks. Counting those, Spencer has $250 to go before he reachs his goal! We could use just a little more in this final push to go over $25,000….

Spencer’s total fundraising for the Lance Armstrong Foundation as of 5 PM CDT is $17,396.36 from 167 different donors. He has officially achieved the Polka Dot Jersey award level. He has achieved the baseline goal and still have a shot at $25,000 and the Yellow Jersey level. Your donations to the LAF support programs that [...]

Spencer is in striking distance of his $15,000 fundraising goal for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Your donations will support programs for cancer survivors.