athletics
10 total results
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An Ordinary Guy Living an Extraordinary Life: Phil’s Story (Part 1)
Not letting a prostate cancer diagnosis get him down, Phil decided to fight back, making it his goal to run the six World Marathon Majors. By Alice Blackmore
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I will give it everything I have: Marvin’s Story | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
After a cancer diagnosis derailed his endurance racing adventures, Marvin dug deep, setting “crazy goals” to motivate himself and inspire others. By Paula Wielinski, BSN, RN
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Fulfilling Big Dreams in the Big Apple and Beyond: Phil’s Story (Part 2)
Prostate cancer survivor Phil participates in cycling races to fundraise for survivors like him. His latest? The TD Five Boro Bike Tour. By Alice Blackmore
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Cross-Country Cycling to Celebrate Cancer Survivorship
Mike is celebrating 20 years of leukemia survivorship by cycling from Florida to New York to reconnect with the oncologist who saved his life. By Paula Wielinski, BSN, RN
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Iron Dad: Strength through Cancer, Triathlons, & Fatherhood
After a colorectal cancer diagnosis, Paul was inspired to stay strong for his daughter, completing a triathlon six months after chemotherapy. By Paul Weigel, author of Iron Dad.
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A Cancer-Free Father’s Day: Evan’s Fertility Story
Livestrong helped Evan preserve his chance for a family when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Now cancer free, he celebrates his first Father’s Day as a dad.
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Hills, Hounds, & Hawkeyes: RAGBRAI 2024
Team Livestrong's 434-mile cycling journey across Iowa to fundraise for those affected by cancer.
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Livestrong board member pledges Jim Owens Memorial Match in honor of late brother
Livestrong board member John Owens and wife Pat Strong have pledged a generous fundraising match opportunity in memory of John’s late brother Jim, who passed away from brain cancer in 2009.
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Rare Diagnosis, Rare Talent: Golfer Ian Gilligan’s Story of Cancer Survivorship
Childhood cancer couldn't stop rising golf star Ian Gilligan from chasing his dreams.
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Breast cancer at 26: LaShae’s journey
Meet the cancer researcher, powerlifter, and future mom through Livestrong Fertility