|
Featured Article:
Initially used for spreading awareness about cancer, custom rubber bracelets are now the darling of every non-profit organization - both for awareness generation and as a great fundraising tool. The Red Cross has its own red custom rubber bracelets for supporting Tsunami victims, while the relatives of American servicemen wear green custom rubber bracelets bearing the message 'Support our troops.' Besides, each cancer charity has its own custom color bracelets!
Custom rubber bracelets also serve as a fashion statement. That's one of the main reasons for their popularity. Ace cyclist Lance Armstrong had returned to win the Tour de France
Click here to read the rest of this article ...
Latest "lung cancer awareness products" News:
WYANDOTTE: Antiques dealer with late stage cancer hosting her own estate sale
WYANDOTTE — An antiques and collectibles dealer with stage four lung cancer is hosting her own estate sale.
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:02:28 -0800
Cancer awareness programme marked World Cancer Day at RCC
Increasing gap between menarche (first menstrual period) and first full term pregnancy is one of the main causes of growing incidence of breast cancer among women in the state, said Regional Cance...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:31:19 -0800
Link between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer
In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may have shared causes.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:52:50 -0800
Community Calendar
FEB. 11 Springtime in the South Arts & Craft Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Savannah International Trade and Convention Center on Hutchinson Island. Hundreds of booths will offer unique designs and products.
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:14:31 -0800
Most Recent "lung cancer awareness products" Searches:
Additional Articles:
Symbols of solidarity and empathy in the face of adversity. That is what the ubiquitous yellow rubber bracelets of Lance Armstrong's Live Strong Foundation are. But when the ace cyclist who overcame cancer to win the Tour de France seven times in a row promoted his signature yellow rubber wristbands, little did he know that he was kicking off a global trend.
Today rubber bracelets are no longer just about cancer; they have become the ultimate fundraising tool for charities. What is more, they have become simple, highly customizable talismans of hope and optimism for human beings fighting against the
Click here to read the rest of this article ...
What prompted ace cyclist Lance Armstrong to hit upon the idea to use rubber cancer bracelets to fund cancer research? No one knows. But the signature yellow rubber cancer bracelets worn by the seven-time Tour de Force champion and cancer survivor quickly caught on as a common fundraising tool. And young people soon turned wearing them -- in all colors and with all kinds of messages stamped on them -- into a trend.
The rubber wristbands have been around for decades as 'baller bands' -- worn by basketball players because of restrictions against metal jewelry. But the trend really caught on
Click here to read the rest of this article ...
Click Here for more info on lung cancer awareness products.
|
|
