Did you know that when Lance Armstrong received his cancer diagnosis 13 years ago, he didn’t have health insurance?  No one should have to battle cancer while worrying about health insurance coverage.  That’s why we just signed the LIVESTRONG Action petition, to tell our leaders in Washington that any health reform bill must include two principles:

• No American should be denied health insurance coverage because of pre-existing conditions.
• No American should lose their insurance due to changes in health or employment.

Thirteen years ago, Lance received his diagnosis for advanced testicular cancer.  He was in-between contracts and had no health insurance—and his insurer used his diagnosis as a reason to deny reinstatement.  Lance was lucky because one of his sponsors stepped in on his behalf.  But not every American is so fortunate.

Livestrong and Five Hens’ goal is a world without cancer—and the first step is making sure all survivors can get the insurance they need to fight against cancer.  It’s not right for insurers to deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions, or to drop people when they get sick and need insurance the most.

Will you join the Five Hens and sign the LIVESTRONG Action petition to show your support?  The petition will be delivered to Capitol Hill this month as the debate reaches its climax.  It only takes a few moments, and it’s a critical message to send to our representatives in Washington.  Head over here to add your name: http://www.livestrongaction.org/campaigns/healthcare.

And if you really want to show your support publicly, you can add a Livestrong band to your Twitter avatar like we did.  Just click here http://twcauses.com/ls/start.php.  Please note: A support Tweet will be posted on your behalf to your Twitter account automatically stating “Support Lance and #LIVESTRONG global cancer fight. Add wristband to your Twitter with 1-click – http://twcauses.com/ls/“.  This change is permanent until you change your avatar back.

While we’ve made tremendous progress in the fight, we still have a lot of work to do.  We need our world leaders to take action now and your support really makes a difference.  So please, get involved and “Do Good” today.