Thursday, July 23, 2009

LANCE: Many people still don't seem to know that cancer will be the leading cause of death globally by next year

SHOOT: Many people don't realise that cancer is lifestyle related. What we eat, what we think, what we do [and don't do] is making us sick. We need to eat healthier, and that is not only good for our hearts, and our minds, and our bodies, it is good for the planet too. Less meat benefits everyone and everything. Less sugar is also good for our immunity and our mood systems. So you can join the fight against cancer by thinking carefully about what you put into your mouth today. If you decide to eat meat, eat less of it.
clipped from www.livestrong.org

We are entering the final push in the TDF. It's been tough but fantastic being here, again, supporting the team and competing with the world's best riders. And throughout it, I've seen something amazing: overwhelming support for making cancer a global priority.

Throughout the Tour, our great friends at Nike have been doing brilliantly creative work to support the spirit of the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Campaign. LIVESTRONG gear is everywhere, the Nike Chalkbot is spreading the Hope Rides Again word and proceeds from the Nike Stages art project are fueling attention to this cause.

The reporting and coverage I've caught glimpses of are tremendous, too. Many people still don't seem to know that cancer will be the leading cause of death globally by next year. Hopefully, our efforts throughout this season and throughout this campaign will help raise awareness of this rapidly expanding global health crisis.

U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy. His recent reflections in Newsweek
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