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La pulsera amarilla nos da sentido de pertenencia y fundamenta nuestra comunidad. Hoy 12 de Mayo, en el día LIVESTRONG, doy 12.000 pasos. ¿Te sumas? 🙌🏼💛 subí tu foto con #livestrongday #uxl y etiquétanos queremos ver tu pulsera, queremos ver tus pasos del día!
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National Infertility Survival Day is celebrated on the Sunday before Mother’s Day to remember and support those struggling with infertility. ♥️
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The count down begins! 1 month until Livestrong at the Y begins. Contact us to register today!
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This World Ovarian Cancer Day, we honor survivors like Nicole, diagnosed at just 24.
“I have a full head of hair. I feel back at the beginning. I’m less worried and anxious and in a really awesome place now,” she says.
Recently diagnosed? We can help: lvstr.ng/HelpStartsHere
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Who is the STRONG mom you will honor this Mother's Day? 💪
We celebrate the survivors, the caretakers, and the cheerleaders and remember those we lost too soon. Make a tribute to a mom in your life and get a free e-card to share in her honor 💌 lvstr.ng/MothersDay23
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5 ways to talk to little ones about preventing cancer in honor of #EveryKidHealthyWeek:
🥗 Eat healthy foods
🏃🏾 Move your body
🧴 Wear sun protection
🚭 Avoid smoking
👨👩👧👦 Know family history
More info to teach kids about cancer in an age-appropriate way: lvstr.ng/school
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Time for our first outdoor ride of the year on our road bikes, as dreams of with dance in our legs! give.livestrong.org/fundraiser/435
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Thanks for sharing about Livestrong at the YMCA, a 12-week program that helps cancer survivors return to physical activity after a diagnosis. Find a location near you: lvstr.ng/ymca
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A local fitness program aims to give cancer survivors some extra strength. newspressnow.com/news/local_new
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📣 Tomorrow is your LAST CHANCE to get the lowest price of the season for the Livestrong Challenge ride, run, or walk! Save with code SPRING30. Discount ends April 7th at 11:59 PM CST. lvstr.ng/challenge23
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Today in our #Heretohelp series, we are focusing on the language you use when talking to someone about their cancer journey.
Check out the images below for some general Do's and Don'ts of talking to someone about their cancer journey.
#wearehere #cancer #cancersupport
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Kudos to #LivestrongCancerInstitutes and the undergrads who participated in the first-ever sprint to learn about molecular-targeted cancer therapies. Thanks to for supporting these students and this work. More at: bit.ly/3JSH9mx
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After a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis, Phil sets out to take on the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. 🥇 Read his story this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: lvstr.ng/PhilD
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We enjoyed learning from & presenting our research about Cervical Cancer Disparities by Zipcode at Cancer Institute Research Symposium this morning.
Thank you for sharing and for the support ! 🤘🏽
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The Livestrong Cancer Institute hosted a remarkable and inspiring panel today on the critical issue of health equity.
Although much progress has been made, there is still a great deal of work to be done, particularly in Travis County.
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Spring it on! ☀️ Get the lowest price of the season for the 2023 Livestrong Challenge when you register with code Spring30 🙌 Whether you ride, run, or walk, your miles support a better today for those living with cancer. Sale ends April 7 at 11:59 pm CST. lvstr.ng/challenge23
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Lunch & learn with us!
💻 Technology & Survivorship Webinar
📅 Wed, March 22, 10-1 CST
This free Innovation Conversation with will explore how technology can improve a cancer survivor's journey. Be a part of the future of cancer care: lvstr.ng/icon
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After an ovarian cancer diagnosis at 24, Nicole found hope for a future family through Livestrong Fertility. "When you are told that you can’t have kids, you start to see babies everywhere. I am now optimistic and hopeful,” Nicole said. Read her story: lvstr.ng/blog
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We asked them to support:
•$51 billion for the base budget of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
•$9.988 billion for the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
•$472.4 million for the CDC’s cancer programs
•$1.5 billion for the Advanced Research Projects for Health (ARPA-H)
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Last week we joined fellow One Voice Against Cancer members to share the importance of cancer funding with our legislators in D.C. As we expect 2 out of 5 Americans to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, these funds are critical to the health of our nation. #CancerVoice23
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🖥️ Icon Webinar: Technology & Survivorship
📅 Wed, March 22, 10 am-1 pm CST
This free Innovation Conversation will explore which tech tools best support cancer survivors & which are missing. Be a part of the future of cancer care & make your voice heard! lvstr.ng/icon
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Bill Matsui, M.D., & @ 's Jennifer Maynard, Ph.D., are developing therapies that'll target specific cancer cell types using the body's own immune response. The result? More effective treatment with fewer side effects. #HealthIsMissionCritical bit.ly/3Z36eBx
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Shoutout to our amazing team of advocates representing Livestrong on Capitol Hill at One Voice Against Cancer Lobby Day!
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Teamed up with fellow Pennsylvania delegates from @livestrong to meet with @SenBobCasey’s office!
Thank you, Senator Casey and staff, for hearing our requests for increased @NIH, @theNCI, and @CDC_Cancer research funding!
#CancerVoice23 @OVACInfo #KidneyCancerAwareness
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TWO SPOTS LEFT: Bike NYC with Livestrong! 🗽 Just two months until the TD Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday, May 7th. Ride 40 miles through the five boroughs of New York City on streets free of cars & experience the Big Apple like never before! 🏙️ lvstr.ng/fiveboro
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⏰ Just a few hours left! #AmplifyAustin, Central Texas' biggest day of giving, ends at 6 pm. Help us ensure every Texan living with cancer doesn’t just survive, they Livestrong. #ILiveHereIGiveHere lvstr.ng/AmplifyAustin
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Thanks for sharing our mission this #AmplifyAustin Day! Central Texas' biggest giving event ends at 6 pm: lvstr.ng/AmplifyAustin
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.@Livestrong is dedicated to answering the question, “which everyday cancer problem will we fix today?amplifyatx.org/organizations/ #AmplifyAustin
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When Josh was diagnosed with colon cancer, the support of his person-centered care team at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes helped "minimize the chaos." On Austin's biggest day of giving, help us create a better today for neighbors living with cancer. lvstr.ng/AmplifyAustin
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One of our proudest local investments is the award-winning Livestrong Cancer Institutes of , which reinvent the way cancer patients are cared for. 🙌 Help create more solutions for our neighbors living with cancer this #AmplifyAustin Day: lvstr.ng/AmplifyAustin
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Livestrong was born in Austin, Texas in 1997 with a simple yet powerful mission: improve the lives of people affected by cancer right now. During #AmplifyAustin on March 1-2, will you support survivorship programs to empower neighbors like Judy? lvstr.ng/AmplifyAustin
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If you missed out on getting a spot at the #LT100MTB, consider racing with . 3 spots remain on their team for 2023!
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At the Livestrong at School Symposium, high school students gathered at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes at to learn from health professionals, cancer survivors, and medical students.💡 lvstr.ng/school
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Livestrong at the YMCA assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to regain strength and connect with other cancer survivors. 💪Thanks for sharing more about this empowering program! Find a location near you: lvstr.ng/ymca
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Cancer survivors build physical and emotional strength at Old Colony YMCA exercise program tauntongazette.com/story/news/hea
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The White House's 2023 #CancerMoonshot goals include increasing access to patient navigation services. Livestrong has proudly provided cancer navigation for decades, and we're pleased to see it recognized nationally as a critical part of survivor care. bit.ly/3DO0v9Z
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Living with cancer isn't easy - but it doesn't have to be so hard. On World Cancer Day and every day, we believe quality, person-centered care should be available to anyone affected by cancer, no matter where you are. 🌎💛 Find help today at lvstr.ng/HelpStartsHere
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Today we remember the legacy of Dr. King and his influence on health equity as we work to expand access to cancer support services for all. #MLKDay2023
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📣 Just announced: our 2023 event lineup!
By participating in Livestrong endurance events, you help cancer patients access survivorship services. Ride, run, or walk to challenge yourself & challenge cancer. 🏃♀️ Challenge accepted? Find an event near you: livestrong.org/events
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Registration for the 2023 Livestrong Challenge is NOW OPEN! On Sunday, Sept. 10th, ride 🚲, run 🏃, or walk 👟 with us in Austin to challenge cancer & challenge yourself. Challenge accepted? Register with code KICKOFF40 for 40% off! lvstr.ng/challenge23 #LSChallengeAccepted
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Do one more good deed in 2022! 💛 Today is your LAST chance to have your end-of-year donation MATCHED to fund 2x the practical solutions for cancer survivors and their loved ones. Make a gift in honor of your champion and get a special E-card to share 💌 lvstr.ng/EOY22
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Discouraged by a rare cancer diagnosis, Nanette found Livestrong at the YMCA. 🏋️♀️ Not only did she regain strength, she found a community who understood what she was going through. 🫂 Will you give to empower practical solutions for survivors like Nanette? lvstr.ng/EOY22
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In our #25YearsOfImpact, we’ve funded 603 community programs that deliver practical solutions for those affected by cancer - like Shutterbugs, which improves the lives of kids with cancer through the arts. 💛📸 Learn more about our focus areas: lvstr.ng/SolutionGrants
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