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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
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Students sell bracelets to help charities
Students might soon be noticing a pop of color on the wrists of classmates who are part of one organization’s mission to raise awareness for various issues currently facing society. The bracelets, made by the California-based company Pura Vida, are beginning to gain popularity on college campuses throughout the nation with the help of students, said psychology sophomore and MSU Pura Vida campus ...
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Suicide Awareness Campaign Kicks Off
Stephanie Richardson, the wife of ex-NHL player Luke Richardson, poses for a photo with some of the bracelets that are being sold as part of the Do It For Daron (DIFD) night to help raise awareness about teen suicide. The [...]
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:55:41 -0800
School sued over 'boobies' bracelet ban
These bracelets have become popular in breast cancer awareness campaigns. MONTICELLO, Ind. - The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on Monday said that it had filed a lawsuit against a rural Indiana school district that banned "I (heart) BOOBIES" bracelets.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:19:26 -0800
High School Student Raising Awareness About Mental Health Issues
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT-TV) - A local high school senior is trying to raise awareness about a movement dedicated to helping people who struggle with depression, addiction, self–injury and suicide.
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Lance Armstrong bracelets, the yellow rubber wrist bands inscribed with the motto LiveStrong, are tangible parts of champion American cyclist Lance Armstrong's legacy. Diagnosed with testicular cancer on October 2, 1996, Armstrong battled with the disease and didn't let it get in the way of his will to wear the yellow jersey once again to compete in the Tour de France cycling tournament. In partnership with sports apparel firm Nike, he started selling his Lance Armstrong bracelets for a dollar apiece, with the profits going to the Lance Armstrong Foundation to fund cancer research.It is not so surprising to find
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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
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