Friday, January 18, 2013
County Executive Ken Ulman and his brother, Livestrong CEO Doug Ulman, weigh in on the cyclist's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman watched his brother Doug Ulman, president and CEO of the Livestrong Foundation, talk about the future a day after founder Lance Armstrong admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, according to the county spokesman. “He watched his brother on the Today Show today,” county spokesperson Mark Miller said. “He knows that both his brother and supporters are disappointed, but that the important work of the foundation must continue.” Armstrong on Thursday told Oprah Winfrey that he had used performance-enhancing drugs for all of his seven Tour de France wins and said he would “spend the rest of my life trying to earn back trust and apologize.” Doug Ulman said on the Today Show Friday morning that watching …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles on Monday, two weeks after he competed in Howard County.
Two weeks ago Lance Armstrong finished the Half Full Triathlon at Centennial Park in first place among cancer survivors. At the time he was still a champion for their cause and a seven-time Tour de France Champion, despite a constant cloud of doping allegations hanging over him. On Monday, the tour officially stripped his seven titles. Last week, he stepped down as the chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Nike ended his sponsorship. In just one month, Armstrong went from a nationwide hero to a disgraced sportsman. It was one of perhaps the quickest downfalls of any national icon in recent memory. Here's how it happened: Oct. 7, 2012 - Lance Armstrong races in the Rev3 Half Full Triathlon to benefit the Ulman Cancer Fund. …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Here's a roundup of some of the top events this weekend in Howard County.
2nd Annual Clyde’s of Columbia Fall Craft Beer Tasting Festival Where: Clyde’s of Columbia Lakefront Pavilion, Downtown Columbia When: Saturday, Oct. 6 from 2-7 p.m. Why go: Clyde’s is partnering with over 20 different craft breweries to showcase fall beers from around the country in addition to providing a wide selection of its Oktoberfest-style food, such as knockwurst, bratwurst and pretzels. Cost: $2.50/ ticket or 20 tickets for $40. Each ticket is good for a 4oz pour. Rev3 Half-Full Triathlon Where: Centennial Park, Ellicott City When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 7:30 a.m. Why go: The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults organized the half triathlon to raise funds to help treat cancer. In addition to the good cause, world-famous athlete Lance …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Event is scheduled the day before he competes in the "Half Full" Triathlon at Centennial Park.
Do you have a question for Lance Armstrong? Well here's your opportunity to ask it. Lance Armstrong will speak in a panel discussion at Centennial High School about cancer survivorship on Oct. 6 where he will field questions from the audience, the day before he is set to compete in the Half Full Triathlon at Centennial Park in Howard County. The controversial athlete and well-known cancer survivor will discuss why he decided to race in the Half Full, which is sponsored by the Ulman Cancer Fund and dedicated to raising funds to help young adults fighting cancer "This week I am celebrating 16 years of cancer survivorship," Armstrong said in a statement. "It used to be good enough for someone to merely survive cancer regardless of their …
Monday, September 24, 2012
A few court cases will also result in jail time for people in Howard County.
Students Learn the Many Faces of Poverty in Howard County Howard County students are learning about the poor and homeless right in their backyards, and helping the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. Howard County Fifth Wealthiest in Nation Census figures show that Maryland had the highest median household income in the nation, paced by wealth in counties near Baltimore and Washington, DC. Lance Armstrong to Race in Howard County Oct. 7 The famed biker and cancer survivor will race with fellow cancer survivors in a half triathlon on Oct. 7 Long Reach Intruder Caught on Viral Video Sentenced The man who was knocked out in a viral video of a fight at Long Reach High School pleaded guilty to second-degree assault on Monday. Terrasa: ‘There…
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The famed biker and cancer survivor will race with fellow cancer survivors in a half triathlon on Oct. 7
Lance Armstrong will compete side-by-side with fellow cancer survivors in the third-annual Half Full Triathlon on Oct. 7 in Howard County. The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults announced the world-famous biker will compete in the event, which includes a .9-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run. Armstrong will compete in the cancer survivor wave, which begins at 7:30 a.m., according to the Ulman Cancer Fund. "This race is a great example of what cancer survivorship is all about—not just surviving this disease, but truly living life on your own terms," said Armstrong in a statement. "I couldn't be more excited to welcome Lance back to my hometown to support an event benefiting the organization I created with my family in …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman weighs in.
Is there an unfair crusade going on against the famed cyclist and former cancer patient Lance Armstrong, who is facing renewed allegations of doping? The debate is flowing across the Internet and on Wednesday, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, whose brother, Doug Ulman, is the CEO of Armstrong's cancer charity Livestrong, weighed in from his Facebook page. “Let's focus on what matters most for our nation & not continue to chase a man who has done more in the fight against cancer than anyone else,” Ken Ulman posted to his public Facebook page on Wednesday night. Armstrong, 40, has denied allegations of using performance enhancing drugs and participating in a “doping conspiracy.” He was formally charged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and …
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman weighs in.
Is there an unfair crusade going on against the famed cyclist and former cancer patient Lance Armstrong, who is facing renewed allegations of doping? The debate is flowing across the Internet and on Wednesday, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, whose brother, Doug Ulman, is the CEO of Armstrong's cancer charity Livestrong, weighed in from his Facebook page. “Let's focus on what matters most for our nation & not continue to chase a man who has done more in the fight against cancer than anyone else,” Ken Ulman posted to his public Facebook page on Wednesday night. Armstrong, 40, has denied allegations of using performance enhancing drugs and participating in a “doping conspiracy.” He was formally charged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and …
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