Statement on the passing of Senator John McCain
The Livestrong family is saddened to a learn of the passing of Sen. John McCain, a devoted public servant whose brave fight against cancer reached its end on Saturday.
We are so deeply grateful for his service to our nation and for serving as a voice for people affected by cancer everywhere. We extend our sympathies to his family and to all those who loved and admired him.
About the Livestrong Foundation
The Livestrong Foundation fights to improve the lives of people affected by cancer now. For 21 years, Livestrong has been a voice for cancer survivors and has directly supported more than 8 million people. A pioneer in the field of survivorship, Livestrong remains a world leader in providing direct services to cancer patients and survivors, advocating for policies that enhance survivors’ quality of life and developing partnerships that create access to cancer programs across the country. Since 2007, the Livestrong at the YMCA program has made a return to fitness and wellbeing possible for more than 56,000 survivors in more than 690 YMCA locations across America. Working with The University of Texas’ Dell Medical School, Livestrong is building the Livestrong Cancer Institutes to reinvent and redesign cancer care for and with people affected by cancer. If anyone you know needs cancer support, please visit Livestrong.org/WeCanHelp. For more information about our programs and services, please visit Livestrong.org.