Speech of Tribute
...ve role in educating himself and others about his disease and the treatment. Armed with confidence and knowledge, he took an aggressive role and battled his disease and overcame it. [Transition: To spread his knowledge about the cancer he had to overcome, he and other members of the foundation created the Peloton Project.] The biggest contributions to the Lance Armstrong Foundation come from the Peloton Project, which is a project that helps to contribute to raise funds and awareness about cancer. Also, the time and commitment that Armstrong has put into his foundation has also contributed much knowledge and information concerning cancer. C. The project is composed of many different people who want to make a difference in the cancer surviving community and who want to reach out to other cancer victims. 1. Many of these people are cancer survivors and cyclists and other volunteers. D. While the Peloton Project funds most of the LAF, it is Lance Armstrong’s dedication, desire, and commitment that ultimately keeps the LAF running. 1. Lance Armstrong has contributed so much to his organization and has helped to give other people the knowledge and the power to live strong. [Transition: With much contribution to this worthy cause, the LAF has also inspired millions of people through their offerings. The Lance Armstrong Foundation offers much inspiration through their work with four major core programs that include education, advocacy, public health and research. E. The LAF education program informs cancer patients and health care professionals about the issues that people face and are affected by when dealing with caner. The program tries to make other people knowledgeable about cancer so that they too can educate other people. F. The LAF advocacy program increases awareness, encouraging the government to take action, and addresses certain health concerns to cancer patients and their families. G. The LAF public heath program pro...