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  1. Fund cancer prevention and medical research
  2. Support cancer survivorship
  3. Raise awareness of cancer-related issues

Next LIVESTRONG Challenge...Get Ready For The Hilly Philly!

On August 21st-22nd, the LIVESTRONG Challenge takes place in the Philadelphia suburb of Blue Bell on the Montgomery County Community College Campus. This year the Philly has changed to a 2-day eventformat. Because of the growth of the event, moving the run/walk to Saturday will allow more participants and add an additional 10K distance and Post Event Party for runners and walkers. On Sunday, riders can enjoy bike rides varying from 10, 20, 45, 75 and 100 mile options. For the first time ever in Philly, enjoy both activities of the LIVESTRONG Challenge. Join Team FFC for this challenging weekend! FFC hotel and event schedule can be found here... Once you have registered for the LIVESTRONG Challenge, please Join Our Team by completing the brief Friends Fighting Cancer Team information form on our website. By doing this we'll be sure to have all of your contact information in addition to your jersey and t-shirt size.

Join Friends Fighting Cancer @ The 24 Hours of Booty in Columbia, MD.

On August 28th-29th, Friends Fighting Cancer will once again be riding the Booty Loop in Columbia's Gateway Business Park for 24 hours. The 24 Hours of Booty Columbia will be celebrating its third year and  hosting 800+ riders who will raise more than $250,000 for cancer research and survivorship. The Booty Loop in Columbia is a 2.1 mile loop. The Loop has a mixture of hills and flats that will challenge riders over the 24 hours. Cheer stations and bands will be set up along the course to encourage the riders while riding. Please join us for the 24 Hours of Booty Ride in Columbia, MD on Aug 28th & 29th. To sign up, please go to http://tinyurl.com/FFC2010TOB. You can do as many laps as you would like and help us accomplish our  2010 team goal to have at least one team rider on the course at all times!

Friends Fighting Cancer Fun Ride - Wellsville, KS.

The First Annual Friends Fighting Cancer Fun Ride will take place September 25, 2010 in Wellsville, Kansas. The ride starts at 8:00 a.m. and begins and ends at Saddle Club Park, just west of Hwy 33 and 10th St. Choose from a 10 or 22 mile route with paved roads, rest stop, support vehicle, commemorative t-shirt and much more! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, come out to support Friends Fighting Cancer, LIVESTRONG and our fight against cancer. Download the registration form here. While in town, take advantage of all the happenings of the annual Wellsville Days Celebration.  Wellsville is a community of approximately 1600 residents in the heartland of the nation. For a list of scheduled events and booths, please visit www.wellsvilledays.com. For more information contact Lori Rogers at LoriRogers71@gmail.com.

Official Team Jersey Is Here!

Here's the official 2010 Friends Fighting Cancer cycling jersey. This year we used Hot Shoppe Designs for the jersey and they did a great job! They are lightweight with a 3/4 length front zipper. Our title sponsor, Recycled Cycles is prominently displayed on the shoulders and our other sponsors are located on the back of the jersey. So, if you would like to score one of these jerseys all you have to do is register for one of the 2010 LIVESTRONG Challenge bike events, join Friends Fighting Cancer and raise just $250. It's that easy!

Join the Fight. Take the Challenge.

We hope you can join Friends Fighting Cancer at one of the remaining 2010 LIVESTRONG Challenges. The remaining 2010 LIVESTRONG Challenges are now available for sign-up in Philly and Austin. We will have a team at each of the LIVESTRONG Challenges so when you register be sure to join our team! You can invite your family and friends to join FFC and help fight the cancer battle too! Whatever your strengths, whatever your goal, whatever your personal battle, you can make a difference.

About the team...

Friends Fighting Cancer was established by a group of friends and family members whose lives have been irrevocably affected by cancer. FFC’s efforts benefit cancer-related organizations such as the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Read more...