Katherine McLane
Lance Armstrong Foundation
512-279-8384
Katherine.McLane@livestrong.org

S. E. LOUISIANA TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER ON LIVESTRONG DAY 2008

Covington, LA — [March 28, 2008] — On May 13, 2008, Louisiana resident and Breast Cancer Advocate, Debbie Mormino, will join the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) to unite people affected by cancer and raise awareness about cancer issues.

The event organized by Ms. Mormino, is one of 500 local LIVESTRONG Day events to be held across the country to engage communities with experiences that increase awareness and show support for cancer survivors and their loved ones. Booths are available, ($10/min. donation to “LAF”) for individuals, businesses and charities to raise awareness and funds for the LAF at participating locations: Space is limited! Call for your spot!

St Tammany Outpatient Pavilion, 16300 Highway 1085, Covington, LA 70433 contact Cheryl or Melanie 985-871-6080

Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Drive, Covington, LA, Contact Debbie Mormino, 985-892-5858

Lakeway Athletic Club, 3838 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA, Contact Sarah Kimball, 504-309-5252

Ochsner Medical Center-Westbank, 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 504-842-6453 Contact Juanita

Body N Spirit Athletic Club, 2209 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA, 504-364-1881, Speak with Tracey Fleets or Rebecca

Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center, 602 N Acadia Rd, Thibodaux, LA, Speak with Gretchen Landry or Tabitha, 985-493-4787

Curves, 29688 Frost Rd, Livingston, LA 225-686-2633, speak with Mary Ann Taylor

“Participating in LIVESTRONG Day is important to me because cancer has affected so many people in my family and our community” said Mormino. “It is an honor to have the opportunity to support cancer survivors and encourage people in S.E. Louisiana to unite together to end the needless death and suffering from the disease that has claimed so many lives.”

In year’s past, approximately 200 LAF delegates have advocated in Washington, D.C., to demand that our nation’s leaders invest in resources, treatment and services for people affected by cancer and to emphasize the importance of making cancer a national priority. This year the foundation has decided to shift the focus from legislators and lobbyists to the American people in their local communities. We believe that by uniting people in the fight against cancer we will remind our decision-makers that their constituents care about cancer and demand change.

About the Lance Armstrong Foundation

The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) unites people through programs and experiences to empower cancer survivors to live life on their own terms and to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. The LAF focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for cancer survivors. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF has raised more than $250 million for the fight against cancer. Join 60 million LIVESTRONG wristband wearers and help make cancer a national priority. Unite and fight cancer at www.LIVESTRONG.org.

For more information on how you can participate in the Bayou State LiveSTRONG Day, call Debbie Mormino at (985) 892-5858 or visit: www.DebbieMormino.com or www.LiveStrong.org