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More than a wristband

From one man in 1997 to more than 10 million survivors served and supported, our legacy is strong because it’s powered by our community. Together we have made history, and together we will forge our future.

Livestrong tribute tiles on wall

1997

Black and white photo of two men looking at a desktop computer

1997

The Lance Armstrong Foundation is founded, and within a few years, we define our focus on survivorship. 

2004

Yellow Livestrong wristband

2004

The iconic wristband makes its debut and captures the world’s attention.

2007

A man walking on a treadmill wearing a white YMCA shirt next to a woman walking on a treadmill wearing a yellow Livestrong shirt

2007

Livestrong at the YMCA launches nationwide, and candidates from both parties are invited to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to participate in an impactful Presidential Cancer Forum.

2009

Large group of people at Livestrong Cancer Summit

2009

The Livestrong Global Cancer Summit brings together 500 delegates from more than 65 countries to discuss ways to reduce the burden of cancer.

2012

Woman wearing red head wrap and pink shirt posing with Livestrong wristband

2012

Livestrong launches an anti-stigma campaign across 10 countries to change the conversation around cancer.

2014

Four men at podium raising their hands in a "Hook 'em Horns" gesture

2014

We invest $50 million into The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School for the Livestrong Cancer Institutes to revolutionize how cancer patients are cared for.

2018

Woman with short hear wearing pink shirt using a laptop computer outside in a garden

2018

The Livestrong Cancer Institutes’ CaLM (Cancer Life ReiMagined) Clinic officially opens, and we launch the Help Starts Here self-guided navigation tool for survivors and caretakers.

2020

A woman sitting on a green couch in front of four mannequin heads wearing wigs

2020

The Livestrong Solution Grants program launches to fund innovative solutions that address overlooked issues in the cancer space. We also launched the Icon Series—online talks meant to educate, inspire, and motivate our community during a global pandemic.

2024

We’re just getting started.