Lance Armstrong raises money at back yard party · 2007-04-30 16:51
Lance Armstrong opened the grounds of his Austin home on Friday night for 450 guests, including his steady, fashion designer Tory Burch ??“ and good pal Matthew McConaughey and the actor’s girlfriend, Camila Alves, People reported.
The occasion was to celebrate ??“ and raise about $1 million for ??“ the 10th anniversary of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
“Why not have a party in my backyard?” the seven-time Tour de France champ, 35, asked guests from the stage, where his longtime buddy Lyle Lovett and his band performed.
Armstrong joined Lovett onstage for two songs, “Here I Am” and “That’s Right (You’re Not From Texas),” leading the group in improvised lyrics.
Besides Grace, other Armstrongs attending were Lance’s ex-wife Kristin Armstrong and their two other children ??“ Luke, 7, and Grace’s twin sister, Bella.
Armstrong also discussed his cancer diagnosis on October 2, 1996 and his decision to start his own foundation, which in its first decade has raised about $180 million.
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