Comments on: Do Something Good

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:51:32 +0000

I’ve got to preface this by saying I’m not anti Lance, or anti Livestrong, but your take on cancer research is limited.

Research is indeed helping people with cancer. I should know. In 2002, I lost part of my leg to cancer. In early 2011, it was discovered that it was now in my lungs. The only hope I have of living is an experimental treatment being researched by the NIH. I’m the first person ever on the protocol. I’ll view it as a success if I’m alive this time next year. And if I am, it will all be due to research.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:52:39 +0000

Here’s my issue and it’ a simple one. Compare Ulman Cancer Fund for young adults and what it has accomplished in 12 years on about 7 Million in total intake verses what LiveStrong has done in it’s years on it’s intake (many times what UCF brings). The Ulman in Ulman Cancer Fund? That’s DOUG ULMAN of Livestrong. It’s what he started before he went to Livestrong. And it has provided nearly as much cancer navigation, given out college scholarships, and supported sports all on less. The difference? No Lance Armstrong. Bill Gifford didn’t directly say it in his piece but the estimate of Lances expenditures through livestrong are likely on the tune of 60%. Its relatively easy to piece together.

Finally, who is to say cancer research isnt helping people right now? The cancer research of 10 years ago is helping people right now. So the cancer research of right now is helping older you, and your children. Think of that.

By: Tom Halliday

Tom Halliday — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:43:58 +0000

Can’t agree more. Cancer research is great but helps very very few of those with cancer now, they need support and care now. Keep doing those good things Fatty, you are an inspiration to us all.

By: Erik S

Erik S — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:26:44 +0000

I can’t comment directly on LiveStrong’s support network , but it seems to me they did an excellent job supporting Fatty. I respect and recognize that Elden wants to do anything and everything he can to ‘pay it forward’, and give back to LiveStrong so they can continue to get support and help to those people struggling through the maze of insurance, treatments, and pain that is a cancer diagnosis.

To me, LiveStrong seemed overly commercial at the time of my wife’s diagnosis. Maybe that’s just a function of the local staff, or how I was exposed to it / Comeback 2.0. My wife and I received a ton of support through local groups and YSC, which wasn’t around at the time of Fatty’s need. I’m sure you’ll find me espousing and fundraising for YSC for quite some time. Perhaps some of this is selfish, as I have two young daughters and a young wife facing lifetimes of breast cancer screenings, etc.

One thing I think that LiveStrong has done, which is no small feat is to greatly publicize make fighting cancer an active endeavor. Lance, and LiveStrong by extension espouse getting back out and living, and strengthening yourself and your body so that it can have a better chance of fighting disease, rather than sitting around and bemoaning your predicament. To me this is a great source of strength for people trying to just get back on the bike or just back into exercising.

By: plutosdad

plutosdad — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:07:07 +0000

What is up in Chicago? Are you going to hang out with some readers (I mean at a pub or something, not biking :) not for me at least, I am pretty slow with my heavy jacket and ski goggles and studded tire MTB). If there is a plan I am up for it! my email is attached to my name here.

If you are around Friday morning, at Daley Plaza we’re having “Winter bike to work day” During the summer this is fun, with speakers and swag. Not sure what they are doing this week, but I assume it will be similar to the summer event. Here is a link to it:

http://www.thechainlink.org/events/winter-bike-to-work-day-2012

By: niki mathias

niki mathias — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:28:24 +0000

Hi Fatty,
I’m working closely with friends who have cancer to do something good. Something very good. All to benefit LiveStrong. I sent you an email with details on Friday, Janury 13 – I hope you received that!

Cheers,
== niki mathias

By: Mateo

Mateo — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:22:25 +0000

Whew, I was so drained by the annoying pompsity of that Outside article (does Outside know it doesn’t “matter” anymore?), thanks for weighing in Fatty and restating what Livestrong is all about. If people do not know what they are giving to, they should get educated…not twisted by a journalist with a righeous attitude against Lance.

By: Chemobuddy

Chemobuddy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:18:14 +0000

I’m afraid Lance wasted his time inviting Bill Gifford to see what Livestrong is about, as his mind was clearly made up about Livestrong, and completely closed to the good work that they do.
Thanks for the post Fatty. We love ya up here in Canada.

By: Louutah

Louutah — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:54:40 +0000

Your loyalty to Armstrong is mis-guided and I predict that it will come to an end in the near future.
With you being a Utah resident and the Huntsman Cancer Institute in your backyard, I would like to see you support an honorable organization such as them.
The cloud over Livestrong is growing and its days numbered, as evidenced by the declining donations.
You blog had been an inspiration to many, I wish the best for you but will choose another charity to support and feel confident that my donations and time are being well spent.

I actually already do support the HCI. – FC

By: Doug (Way upstate NY)

Doug (Way upstate NY) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:17:08 +0000

There are many things that would make the world a better place. Doing something good, is one easy thing.