Lance Armstrong has voluntarily severed all formal ties with the Livestrong Foundation. On the heels of the doping investigation that resulted in the removal of Armstrong's seven Tour de France titles, he stepped down as chairman of the charity on Oct. 17, as well as resigned from the board of directors on Nov. 4.
Most likely, the decision for Livestrong and Armstrong to completely disassociate comes in an effort to prevent further damage to the cancer-fighting organization's reputation.
As the Associated Press reported, "Livestrong spokeswoman Katherine McLane said Monday that Armstrong 'remains the inspiration' and is still its largest donor with nearly $7 million over the years."
Most likely, the decision for Livestrong and Armstrong to completely disassociate comes in an effort to prevent further damage to the cancer-fighting organization's reputation.
Fans and spectators, however, remain divided.
On Sunday, Armstrong tweeted a photo on himself lazing beneath his framed Tour de France jerseys, though the wins themselves have been permanently erased from the record books by the International Cycling Union.
Some followers wrote back in support, while many others commented on the tastelessness of the photo.
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