The Lance Armstrong Foundation

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Laura Wilensky

Community Relations Intern, Summer 2006

The Lance Armstrong Foundation

1 Organization Overview
2 Mission Statement
3 Intern Responsibilities
4 Job Description
5 Benefits and Opportunities
6 Contact Information

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Organization Overview

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. LAF serves its mission through education, advocacy, public health and research programs.

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Mission Statement

We believe that in the battle with cancer, unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything.

The Manifesto of the Lance Armstrong Foundation We believe in life. Your life. We believe in living every minute of it with every ounce of your being. And that you must not let cancer take control of it. We believe in energy: channeled and fierce. We believe in focus: getting smart and living strong. Unity is strength. Knowledge is power. Attitude is everything. This is the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

We kick in the moment you’re diagnosed. We help you accept the tears. Acknowledge the rage. We believe in your right to live without pain. We believe in information. Not pity. And in straight, open talk about cancer. With husbands, wives and partners. With kids, friends and neighbors. And the people you live with, work with, cry and laugh with. This is no time to pull punches. You’re in the fight of your life.

We’re about the hard stuff. Like finding the nerve to ask for a second opinion. And a third, or a fourth, if that’s what it takes. We’re about getting smart about clinical trials. And if it comes to it, being in control of how your life ends. It’s your life. You will have it your way.

We’re about the practical stuff. Planning for surviving. Banking your sperm. Preserving your fertility. Organizing your finances. Dealing with hospitals, specialists, insurance companies and employers. It’s knowing your rights. It’s your life. Take no prisoners.

We’re about the fight. We’re your champion on Capitol Hill. Your advocate with the healthcare system. Your sponsor in the research labs. And we know the fight never ends. Cancer may leave your body, but it never leaves your life. This is the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Founded and inspired by one of the toughest cancer survivors on the planet.

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Intern Responsibilities

I was responsible for overseeing the Partners In Yellow and Partners In Hope programs. These programs involved the yellow wristband and signed Lance Armstrong photo donations. I sat in on the review committee for the selection process and was responsible for contacting the organization of their acceptance.

I attneded A Taste of Dallas, an outside event/expo in Dallas as the only representative from LAF. I was responsible for promoting the LAF, informing visitors of the resources available, answering questions about the organization, and handing out information.

Through out the entire summer, I planned the LIVESTRONG TAILGATE PARTY.

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Job Description

The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) offers non-paid internships to students interested in gaining experience in a non-profit setting. Interns work directly with an LAF employee in their designated area of the organization. I was the community relations intern. I interacted with various vendors, sponsors, volunteers and other organizations that work with LAF to help produce highly successful events. Specific tasks included corresponding with the community in response to event-related questions, assisting with preparations for upcoming events, post-event activities, researching potential sponsors, and general clerical responsibilities.

Strong written and verbal communication is a must for this internship. Being a self starter and enjoying taking initiative is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office applications is required. Thanks Dr. Hodges!!

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