Doug Ulman
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Doug Ulman is a three-time cancer survivor and national cancer survivorship advocate. After overcoming chondrosarcoma during his sophomore year in college and malignant melanoma twice since, in 1997 Doug founded the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, a non-profit organization to provide support, education, and resources to young adults, their families and friends who are affected by cancer. He served as Executive Director of the Ulman Cancer Fund for four years.

In 2001, Doug joined the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) as director of survivorship and today serves as the Foundation’s president. Founded by champion cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, the LAF provides the practical information and tools to help people affected by cancer live life on their own terms.

Following his three cancer diagnoses, Doug returned to the soccer field and helped Brown University to three Ivy League Championships in four years. He has participated in ten marathons, including a 100-mile marathon in the Himalayan Mountains.

Blog Entries by Doug Ulman

What Social Innovation Means to Me: The Power of Yellow

2 Comments | Posted December 10, 2011 | 17:34:23 (EST)

In tough economic times, many of us curb our philanthropic impulses and keep money in our wallets that would normally go to the causes we support. And that's completely understandable. However, innovative charitable endeavors -- even in $1 increments -- can change the world. And that's where the future of...

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It's Personal and Political: Stigma and Cancer

Posted September 19, 2011 | 16:27:05 (EST)

President Grover Cleveland liked to go on fishing trips. He had a trusted friend with a seaworthy vessel, and when he boarded it on July 1, 1893, the American public likely believed that the president had indeed packed his fishing pole and bait.

Instead, while on board...

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The Global Burden of Cancer

Posted February 4, 2011 | 11:44:41 (EST)

Most of us in developed countries have dwelled in the shadow of cancer. We've anxiously awaited a test result, become intimate with chemotherapy for ourselves or a loved one or held vigil at a bedside.

During those intense and often tragic periods, we usually have options -- education, treatment, pain...

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Kabul Rooftops

Posted December 20, 2010 | 09:23:36 (EST)

I was honored to visit the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Below is the view from the rooftop overlooking the city.

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Dedication

Posted December 15, 2010 | 12:34:07 (EST)

Today I had the privilege of meeting a young woman who is serving our nation and carrying the LIVESTRONG message with her every day. While I could have talked with her for hours, all we had were a few brief minutes together. In that time, here's what she told me:

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A Day in Baghdad -- Victory Base Complex

Posted December 14, 2010 | 10:22:44 (EST)

I can't remember the last time I learned so much in one 24-hour stretch.

From Iraqi history to geography to public policy. We covered a lot of territory by air and land.

I also learned -- what I had suspected for many years -- that our men and women in...

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The Definition of Service

Posted December 13, 2010 | 12:02:54 (EST)

Definition of Service: 1. an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service.

A few days ago I asked you what you thought the definition of "service" was. The responses were amazing. Many said doing for others without seeking acknowledgment. Others said to assist someone in need....

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