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Sherwood Brown is proud to partner with one of our employees, Gregg Sypeck, in supporting the Lance Armstrong Foundation. On November 5th, Gregg will compete in the 2006 ING New York City Marathon as part of the Lance Armstrong Foundation team; Gregg’s fundraising goal is $5,000. Sherwood Brown will match all contributions made to the Lance Armstrong Foundation through Gregg’s fundraising effort through November 1, 2006 up to $2,000. Sherwood Brown encourages employees to pursue both their professional and personal goals, and to be involved in their communities. Naturally, we’re excited to support this effort; please consider joining us!
Click Here to make an online donation via credit card.
Click Here for a mail-in form (PDF).
Please write “Gregg Sypeck” and “Participant # 139304953” on your check.
About the Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist, Lance Armstrong, the LAF inspires and empowers people with cancer. The LAF believes that "in the battle with cancer, unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything."
The LAF serves their mission through education, advocacy, public health and research programs.
- More than $9.6 million granted toward cancer survivorship and testicular cancer research
- More than $1.7 million invested in the development of 5 comprehensive cancer survivorship centers across the country
- Nearly $1.6 million invested in survivorship education and outreach initiatives with 60+ national and regional community partners including Fertile Hope, CancerCare, the Office of Native Cancer Survivorship, and the National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship
- Advocacy efforts helped increase NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship budget by 256% and CDC Comprehensive Cancer Control budget by 383%
- 4-Star Charity Navigator ranking with more than 80% of LAF expenses invested in mission-related activities and grants
- Approximately 55 million people across the globe wear a LIVESTRONG™ wristband in support of people living with cancer
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