It's official. Lance Armstrong has won his seventh consecutive Tour de France.
I can't even begin to describe what this means. It is absolutely incredible. He's a machine, an inspiration, and a symbol of hope for everyone faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.
His stardom, dedication and hardwork have singlehandedly driven the sales of 52 million Livestrong bands. That's 52 million people who have donated some of their money to the fight against cancer.
I don't care why people choose to wear them. Do they want to look cool? Do they want to give quiet support to anyone ever faced with the disease? Either way, the idea of sacrificing something to help others, even one dollar, is something that should be praised.
In total, the sale of those bracelets translates to $52 million donated to support cancer research and awareness. So, before you scoff at everyone who wears yellow, consider what a positive impact they have had on the community.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation has raised over $85 million for the same cause. Some say that his selling power will fade after his retirement, but I disagree.
People don't want Lance Armstrong's autograph. They want to touch him. That's a sentiment that will never change.
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