Comments on: It’s the Village that Matters: Word on the Street — Oct. 15th thru Oct. 19th https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/ Click to browse our trade show blog, with trade show ideas, tips and inspiration from the industry pros! Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:11:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.3 By: Kevin https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10131 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:11:29 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10131 Griff,
regarding the “yellow shirt”…maybe my senses have been on hyper alert…I don’t know… But I was telling someone just yesterday that I have seen more “livestrong” gear out and about this week that I can remember in recent weeks. Hopefully a good sign and not just me seeing things thru yellow tinted lenses.

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By: Kevin https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10130 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:08:35 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10130 Thanks Chris for your comment and for all your support of my adventures thru Livestrong events over the years 🙂

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By: Kevin https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10129 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:05:25 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10129 Well said Mike. Like you I too feel bad for Lance. Based upon what we are learning I can only imagine what must be going on inside him. My hope is that he comes out front and faces it one way or the other. Of course, if its all true…which it sadly appears to be…then I hope for his own personal sake he accepts it.
Personal ownership does not come easy in this world. Turning your own eyes inward can reveal some “hard to look at” facts about who you are or have become. But often times proves to be the catalyst for real personal change. Setting aside pride will be his biggest challenge
Dismounting my soapbox now 🙂

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By: Mike https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10108 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:14:04 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10108 Maybe not too much faith in Mankind but I still have faith in Menkind/Womenkind.

I’m perfectly capable of drawing a line between the man and the snowball he started that is Livestrong.

Until I became ill with this stupid disease I had not much faith in Mankind or Menkind. Then I met people involved with “The Randy.” Then there was Club 815. Then there were my peers and fellow workers. Then there were my bosses. Then my friends and relatives. All of which restored my faith in my fellows.

I feel bad for Lance as a man but I recognize him as a instrumental cog in what is Livestrong.

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By: Jocelyn https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10073 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:33:34 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10073 Kevin, you never disappoint. Thanks for putting the situation in perspective. The Village does indeed matter, to all of us, and to the countless lives that have been lengthened and saved through the funds raised by individuals like you for the organization.

We all have done things of which we are not proud. I hope that all of us, including Lance, come to grips with that and not only resolve to live a better life but actually do that. He still has an opportunity to lead by example. Let’s hope he steps up to the plate and does exactly that. If not, the organization he founded needs the support of everyone – the organization clearly is not the individual – it is, indeed the Village.

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By: Mark https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10072 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:30:14 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10072 Excellently put. And very well handled by Nike and the Foundation.

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By: Troy https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10070 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:07:50 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10070 Applause *clap*clap*clap* bravo!

Well said Kevin, thanks for your efforts with this organization.

Thanks also for the respite from the usual trade show chatter =)

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By: Chris https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10069 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:55:31 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10069 Kevin you summed this up all to well…It is the Village that matters. As for me I’m glad you’re part of the village and that you asked me to join in too. Keep up the great work…here for you my friend.

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By: Tony Ricci https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10067 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:16:44 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10067 Thanks for speaking out Kevin and putting some real world perspective on the issue. Have always thought that the whole idea of “support” in person or fund raising was to create awareness and add to the work being done by a group of dedicated people. It was never about the bike and it is never just about one individual when trying to do a good deed.

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By: Griff https://classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/2012/10/21/its-the-village-that-matters-word-on-the-street-oct-15th-thru-oct-19th/#comment-10066 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:14:18 +0000 http://www.classicexhibits.com/tradeshow-blog/?p=7994#comment-10066 Well said, sir.

Thank you for reminding us (as if even the casual readers of the Lance saga needed reminding) of what the REAL priorities and victory has been over the years…the Livestrong work and accomplishments.

I know you maybe don’t have as many medals to show for it Kevin, but your leadership and efforts each year for the Livestrong causes give so many of us inspiration to paticipate…in our own ways.

You…are the new “man in the yellow shirt”. (an upgrade from The Man in the Yellow Hat).

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