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Reading a lot of comments on the clinic, I am worried that Armstrong is polluting cancer support charities in the same way that he pollutes cycling.
Research into cancer cures is valuable. But there is also a lot of work done by other charities which does not involve research. For example, my father received a hospital bed for the house during the late stages of his illness.
Cancer support is extremely valuable for many people. It can take a lot of different forms. Cancer "awareness" can take valuable forms too. For example, support groups for survivors and families.
You can choose not to support Livestrong specifically: for example, a lot of their spend goes to admin and fundraising. It's fronted by a criminal! Armstrong using his cancer charity as a kind of human shield is despicable. But it would be sad if people denigrate *all* the valuable cancer support and awareness that goes on because of Armstrong and Livestrong. Worse really than his effects on cycling.
Research into cancer cures is valuable. But there is also a lot of work done by other charities which does not involve research. For example, my father received a hospital bed for the house during the late stages of his illness.
Cancer support is extremely valuable for many people. It can take a lot of different forms. Cancer "awareness" can take valuable forms too. For example, support groups for survivors and families.
You can choose not to support Livestrong specifically: for example, a lot of their spend goes to admin and fundraising. It's fronted by a criminal! Armstrong using his cancer charity as a kind of human shield is despicable. But it would be sad if people denigrate *all* the valuable cancer support and awareness that goes on because of Armstrong and Livestrong. Worse really than his effects on cycling.
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