Should LiveStrong charity continue?

Should LiveStrong charity continue?
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I’m in Austin where LiveStrong and Lance are. The last I heard, the board of directors have vowed to continue the organization, though certainly Lance is out of the picture. I personally hope they can rebrand to continue the great work without the taint of Lance’s sins.
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