July 11th, 2011 Theresa
What do rubber bracelets and charity causes have in common? It’s a question that not a lot of people think about. Well, if you don’t know the answer, then read up. Here is a story that might just warm your heart.
Lance Armstrong is at the top of the world. With two Tour de France titles under his belt in 1993, he was set to become an immortal; the Michael Jordan of cycling, if you can put it that way. But then, the most shocking thing happened. Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer and immediately, his career took a hit. His legacy was near shambles, as it had been found out that the tumor had now advanced to his lungs, the abdomen and even to his head. It was a sad sight to see, yet for Armstrong, this was nothing but a speed bump in a career that was bound for better things. After undergoing numerous chemotherapy sessions, as well as painstaking surgeries in his body to remove the tumor, Lance Armstrong then did the impossible and came back to cycling. It was a testament to his will and determination, as he followed it up with other numerous accolades. Now, he is heralded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, conquering both the track and the challenges of life.
So what has this story got to do with colored rubber bracelets anyway? Well, lets just say that Armstrong was not the only one who was changed by what had happened. With his successful recovery, Lance Armstrong has pioneered one of the bigger and most popular charities up to date: The Livestrong Project. As an arm of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the Livestrong Project serves as the biggest inspiration to everyone who has the dreaded cancer disease. The money that this project collects goes to all those who are need of treatment all over the world, as it is very clear that the costs of such may be too high to handle. And how does the Livestrong Project get its money? Well obviously, through rubber cancer bracelets! Yes, with each sold charity bracelets, you will be helping someone recover from such a disease.
It is a testament to Lance Armstrong’s perseverance and selflessness. Through these colored rubber bracelets, you will be showing your support to those who are in pain right now. Truly, there is no better way to help out than buying these bracelets.
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February 24th, 2011 Raymond
It was only recently that charity bracelets became a hit. Back then, athletes wore these bands as accessories to their look. Basketball players wore them extensively as they could prevent their wrists from cramping up due to the firm tightness of these rubber bracelets. But nowadays, people wear them extensively. The first legitimate ones were probably the rubber bracelets made to support cancer patients, with Lance Armstrong headlining the cause. These bands were accented in typical colors and bore the word “livestrong” across a part of it. And as simple as it was, the message was clear.
These types of bracelets may look quite simple, but the messages that they give are guaranteed strong. These days, you’ll see many bracelets bearing different causes. Originally made from rubber, they are now coming in from other materials like thick colored yarn threads and beads. But of course, those kinds are not as universal as the ones made from silicone rubber. The great thing about these bands is that they can be used for any cause! There’s no selection process as to which causes can be used. It can be used on charities, campaigns, events and many more.
Charity bracelets might just be the most important part of anybody’s cause. Think about it. You get to endorse something that you believe in by just wearing it on your wrist! It’s the best endorsement that you can do. People will be able to identify what you believe. On your part, you will be able to share to people what you believe in! Do you have a soft spot for animal cruelty? How about your adoration for a certain charity? Or perhaps you want the world to know that you are a member of a certain goodwill foundation? You only need one or two words on that bracelet to let people know all of this.
Furthermore, anyone can appreciate the simplicity of a charity bracelet. Other forms of media these days can really be dizzying. There’s so much being endorsed for one simple message. That can even crush someone’s drive to support a cause. With a charity bracelet, everyone knows what you want to put out in a couple of words. In a practical sense, it’s also a lot cheaper especially if it’s made from silicone rubber. There’s not much to be done but to just engrave your cause’s name or catch phrase unto the rubber bracelet. And since it’s rubber, these bands are a lot sturdier and can fit any type of wrist size. Anyone wearing them won’t have problems with regards to durability.
Charity bracelets are a great way to start something special. Since it can easily be mass-produced and are aesthetic in their own simple way, you won’t have any problems dispersing them to the people. It’s the easiest way to awaken the people towards certain issues. So for anyone who has an advocacy, there is no better way to let the people know it than through charity rubber bracelets!
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January 19th, 2011 Theresa
Charities have gone beyond the conventional ways of trying to reel in support for their causes. This trend has been caused by a variety of different reasons with the most prominent ones being that (1) as society continued to change; there was a pressing need to adapt to these changes in order to make sure that their cause will draw in eyes that might sympathize. (2) Creative methods came about because of an existing demand from the inside. Those who wanted to help sought for creative ways that were more convenient. This gave more room for people to pitch which caused their individual movements to grow even more. (3) Lastly, it helped the movement continue to grow even outside particular campaigns. This increased the resonance of their events, which has caused them to celebrate the benefits of volunteers pouring in.
Among all these innovative methods of promotion, charity bracelets are one of the most popularly used. These wristbands are often made out of rubber or other durable cheap material. Charity wristbands would often contain the logo of the charity as well as a theme they would often use for events. This allows volunteers as well as affiliates to the cause to carry the bracelet wherever they go. This allows more people to see it and ask about the movement, hence, achieving its goal in terms of promotion.
Sometimes, rubber bracelets would usually be made in a particular color associated with the movement. For example, those who are in the fight against breast cancer have associated themselves with the color pink, hence they gave out custom wristbands fashioned in such a way that everyone will notice. Another example is the AIDS-HIV movement. They used the color red, a color which is now almost synonymous with the movement. This has caused more and more people to join in and be part of the fight.
For the regular man on the street, it might seem quite vague as to how buying charity bracelets will have an effect in terms of agreeing to a cause. The answer is quite simple. For one thing, buying these charity bracelets will help in terms of raising funds for the charity. This is very important as charities rely heavily upon donations. This means that the more you purchase their stuff, the more you help them out. Another benefit is that you help spread the word. Many people have joined movements because of something they saw. Do your part in making this world a better place.
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February 9th, 2010 Admin
Do you know the humble little cute looking fashion accessory called silicone rubber bracelet has been dubbed or been conferred with the honorary title of charity bracelet? Why so, you may ask amusedly. The reason is very simple.
Rubber bracelets have always figured high on the popularity charts, especially among young adults, pop stars, movie icons, fashion divas, fashionistas, recessionistas and youngsters who worship every move made by celebs. The reasons are varied.
Firstly, rubber bracelets are cheap, inexpensive and pocket friendly. Anyone can afford them, even high school students. Secondly, rubber bracelets can effortlessly lift the look of your outfit without your having to spend a fortune on accessories.
Thirdly, because these custom rubber silicone bracelets are available in a multitude of designs, patterns, motifs and colors, you can purchase a bunch of them in rainbow hues and wear them with matching outfits. Or you can simply make a cool style statement by wearing all the multicolored wristbands at one go. Rest assured, no one will miss them adorning your pretty wrists.
This is exactly why charitable organizations, charity trusts, churches, MNCs, NGOs, philanthropic organizations and others use the charity bracelet or rubber bracelet with a message or slogan inscribed inside to create awareness about a particular cause. No one fails to miss these message bracelets and particular colors stand for raising awareness about particular causes.
Such as pink charity bracelets sold by charitable organizations trying to raise awareness about breast cancer and the proceeds from the sales go towards supporting victims of breast cancer or cancer research.
Those who plan charity campaigns or sports campaigns or marathon campaigns or even campaigns that highlight various kinds of social evils often will utilize customized silicone rubber bracelets as these involve minimal capital expenditure.
But the turnover profit is huge because of their massive demand.
Usually embossed or Debossed or silk screen printed personalized charity bracelets with slogans, messages or goodwill logos are preferred by fund organizers, donors and charity trusts and churches.
Even the laser engraved ones are very popular as charity bracelets. But the screen printed silicone rubber wristbands cannot stand the test of time and get worn out, so the debossed text may be preferred.
However, when you are purchasing these cute looking charity bracelets from online stores, be careful that you are not being taken for a ride. There are plenty of sites cooking up scheming campaigns and they resort to high decibel brouhaha to sell good looking custom silicone bracelets to gullible fools.
These are the sites that are trying to rip you off, by showing their support for some strange concern or cause and by citing that the sale proceeds will go to such and such charity organizations. I will advise you to check out the credentials of these sites, charity trusts and the NGOs they are naming in their sites. Beware of fraudulent organizations.
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January 10th, 2010 Admin
Unlike what people often claim the custom rubber bracelets have not become ‘passing fad’, they are still popular. The custom rubber bracelets have climbed the popularity charts and have invaded our lives. They are customizable and cheap which are the reasons why the custom rubber bracelets are so popular.
The rubber bracelets can be custom manufactured for many purposes- charity, crowd control, fashion etc. Many companies customize the bracelets with their slogans, colors and logos. It is a good way of imprinting the necessary information of the company in the rubber bracelets.
Are They Just Colorful Bracelets?
Many people are of the opinion that the bracelets are just colorful loops to be worn on the wrist but its function doesn’t end just here. They have different types of messages printed on them. Big hospitals also provide the stamps that are provided with ‘Come back soon’ messages.
The customization facility of the bracelets is really great. They can be ordered in all any color you wish to buy them. The custom rubber bracelets are used for different purposes like fund raising causes, creating awareness and for charity events.
Promotional Bracelets
The customized rubber bracelets are popularly used as promotional items. They are cheap to manufacture and can be worn all the time. Since they are light-weight they can be worn any where you want. Custom rubber bracelets are the hottest products both in the retail and the promotional markets. They are worn by people meeting for a common cause as it gives them a sense of unity and oneness.
They come in low sale and for whole sale marketing. The bracelets are being used for advertising various stuffs and you can easily get them from online shops. All you need to do is to choose the one which you like and then place the order. The bracelet would be shipped to you within a few days.
Bracelets for Charity Event
The rubber bracelets by now have become tremendously popular and you might see people wearing it on their wrists. Some of them do that to promote a cause while others use the bracelets as trendy accessories. Suppose you want to donate for a charity event and make people follow your example too then the rubber bands can be a great tool for promotional work. Mugs, tee- shirts, pens, calendars have been popular ways of promoting causes and spreading awareness so try the new medium- the rubber bracelets.
If you have planned for a charity event in the near future get some bracelets customized. They should be of similar color, style, design and with the same message printed on it. Distribute them among people to promote the cause because it has always proved to work for the rubber bracelets represent the human urge to fight against the odds.
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December 29th, 2009 Admin
Wristbands, made of silicone and rubber are hugely popular today. In spite of being considered as passing fads by many the popularity of the wristbands haven’t reduced. Wearing bands are considered to be fashionable even today. More and more teenagers and children are considering the wristbands as the most happening accessories.
These bracelets are also being used as promotional items for many events and purposes. Moreover now there are opportunities of customizing the wristbands according to your wish. You can get a wristband in your own preferred color and design. Customizing bracelets have become very easy. Today every second person is seen to wear wristbands bearing their names, messages etc.
Silicone Bracelets
The silicone bracelets being made from durable material are sustainable and retain their flexibility even after ages of wear and tear. Moreover they come in cheap prices; some even in less than $1. They can be ordered from the retail shops and even online.
Once you are sure about the design that you wish to personalize you can contact the manufacturer and order your bracelet. They are shipped in just a few days often free of cost.
The bracelets if ordered in wholesale can be purchased at lower rates. Be silicone or rubber both the materials are known for their durability so once you buy a bracelet you can be sure that it wouldn’t go out of its shape very easily.
Customize Them
What makes the wristbands even more popular is the feature of customizability that it comes with. You can buy a silicone bracelet and can even customize it according to your choice. The most popular wristbands come in embossed, debossed and imprinted styles. The difference between the debossed and the embossed is minimal; the latter having the letters raised while in debossed it is embedded.
There is also the trendy glow in the dark variety available which is more popular among the kids. You can also get a message in which you believe printed in it. It would help you to promote your message among your friends, relatives and acquaintances.
Fundraising Feature
The feature for which the silicone wristbands have gained its immense popularity is because it has a fundraising capability. Not only do these wristbands serve the purpose of accessories and awareness spreading mediums but can also be used to raise funds. If you wish to raise fund for some cause in your school, college, community and what so ever a silicone wristband can do wonders.
Get some silicone bands similar in color, design and with the same message embedded on it and distribute it among the people. This will give your cause a great promotion. Pens, mugs, calendars, tee-shirts etc all have been age old ways of promoting a cause and for raising funds; try something new by using the silicone wristbands.
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December 4th, 2009 Admin
Everyone wants to publicize and promote/advertise his or her corporate organization or social welfare cause or event. The hackneyed methods of garnering publicity or the age old methods of advertising and promotion don’t just work anymore. People have seen them all, they have been duped innumerable times and there is no curiosity factor at work here.
If you opt for those age old methods of promoting your company, or try to raise money by organizing an event using those hackneyed methods, your strategy, in most cases, will fall flat on its face. People want something new, something they have never seen before, something that will arouse their curiosity.
Only then will they sit up and take notice. This is the 1st mantra for advertising anything. And silicone rubber bracelets are just the right items that can hike people’s curiosity easily.
Why do Silicone rubber bracelets score over other corporate giveaways?
The reasons are very simple. Silicone rubber bracelets are good looking, pretty, attractive and they dress up your wrists.
Secondly, they are extremely cheap, they cost only half a dollar each or even less and if you place bulk orders, so you can get them at even cheaper rates.
Thirdly, Silicone rubber bracelets, in spite of being inexpensive, are sturdy, durable and long lasting.
Fourthly, they are extremely easily available. If you want to advertise and promote your company by distributing silicone rubber bracelets embossed with your company name and logo or if you want to spread a social message, for example, raise awareness about cervical cancer, by distributing silicone rubber bracelets inscribed with anti-cancer messages, you can simply go online.
There are thousands of online companies selling custom silicone bracelets in all hues, patterns, shapes, designs and motifs. You can visit any online store, choose designs of your preference and place bulk orders.
You can order 5000, you may order 50000 or you may even order 5 million silicone bracelets, customize them according to your needs and you will get the delivery within 2 to 3 days.
The best part about silicone bracelets is that they are available in a multitude of designs – you can choose from swirling patterns or shaded bands or color blends or whichever other pattern catches your fancy. The color shade card is pretty exhausting and people love to sport silicone bracelets, especially if they sport a message of social awareness. It makes people feel socially responsible.
If you want to raise funds for your event or charity cause, then you can easily sell thousands or millions of silicone bracelets embossed with the name and message of your charity such as “freedom from illiteracy” or “awake, arise and fight against cancer” and the public will lap up these fashion accessories cum socially responsible bracelets.
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November 10th, 2009 Admin
The humble silicone rubber bracelets that found a pride of place on your dressing table and on your wrists, which served as an inexpensive mode of dressing up your outfit and which you and your friends bought in dozens in every color imaginable, have now metamorphosed into something bigger, better and more useful – Awareness bracelets.
Yes, you heard that right. This is the name currently in use for those sweet little pieces of fashion accessory that have ceased to be just some other trendy pieces! Of course, these silicone rubber bracelets are still all the rage, they still sport different colors borrowed from the rainbow, they are still available in a riot of colors, in different designs and patterns and yes, they are still trendy.
But they are now being used to spread awareness about social issues such as cancer or hepatitis or AIDS or swine flu or other such diseases or issues.
These silicone rubber bracelets are essentially jelly-like thin silicone bracelets or wristbands and are manufactured out of industrial silicone, as you have already guessed. Silicone is a cheap rubbery flexible material and the Awareness bracelets made of this substance are favorite pop picks amongst early teen groups and middle school or high schoolers.
But of course, nowadays it is the adults who are wearing them to espouse one charity cause or another and every day you will find at least a dozen celebrities wearing some kind of Awareness bracelets or other in support of the non profit organization or charity organization with which they are attached or which they own. Of course these people are not really making a fashion statement; rather they are keener on spreading awareness about the social cause they are supporting.
When you wear the Awareness bracelets, you are seen as a socially responsible citizen and these charitable trusts mint millions by selling these Awareness bracelets. The fund that is raised through the sale of Awareness bracelets globally is used to support the cause of that non profit organization.
The money is used to help patients of various kinds of diseases, to offer rehabilitation to people who have been outcast from mainstream society or to fund the education and growing up of orphans or whatever it is that they are supporting.
Sometimes these Awareness bracelets are worn to create consciousness about environmental damage and pollution or to create awareness about the destruction that wars cause to life and property or to raise funds to rehabilitate victims of natural catastrophe like earthquakes or tsunamis or floods or famines or landslides or volcanoes or about global catastrophes like global warming. That is why people treat Awareness bracelets with respect.
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October 27th, 2009 Admin
Have you seen those Message bracelets? Those tiny and cute pieces of wristbands or silicone rubber bracelets in colorful hues that were once found on the hands of high schoolers and middle schoolers but which are now found to grace the manicured hands and wrists of celebrities.
What started off as a mere fashion accessory has now evolved into Message bracelets or awareness bracelets and their job now is to spread awareness about different social issues. People are now trying to convey a message to society by wearing socially responsible Message bracelets.
And the messages can be anything, starting from raising awareness about breast cancer or ovarian cancer or cervical cancer or blood cancer or AIDS or hepatitis to environmental damage and pollution or global warming or the vanishing green cover from the face of earth or go green campaigns.
Some of the message bracelets send across messages like Say No to Child Labor or Stop Child Trafficking or raise your voice against underage prostitution, while some others try to create awareness about orphaned children and their plights, literacy campaigns for the underprivileged and the deprived, Save the Girl child mission and many other such socially relevant campaigns.
PETA or People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals also sell Message bracelets to create and spread awareness about the dangers of poaching wildlife, the dwindling numbers of whales and tigers and cheetahs and lions and pandas in the world etc. It also tries to educate people through their Message bracelets not to treat animals cruelly or kill them unnecessarily.
Then there are message bracelets through which environmentalists try to create awareness about Save the Forests, Save the Greens, or about female infanticide or obesity or the dangers of diabetes – the list is endless. In short it means that if you have a socially relevant cause, then get hold of silicone rubber bracelets, inscribe the message on them and distribute or sell those Message bracelets to people to raise funds for supporting your cause.
The best place to purchase these Message bracelets is the internet. Just type “buy Message bracelets” in the search engines and you will get access to millions of sites selling different kinds of Message bracelets, espousing different causes, embossed with different slogans or messages and you can pick any of your choice.
Sometimes they cost a few cents, sometimes they cost a dollar – to be frank they are dirt cheap and fly off the virtual racks, especially in the wake of any natural calamity or catastrophe as happened after the December 26th Boxing Day Asiatic tsunami.
The tsunami relief fund sold millions of Message bracelets worldwide and the millions of dollars that were raised were used to send relief to tsunami victims who had lost their all.
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October 22nd, 2009 Admin
Oh no, these silicone rubber bracelets aren’t necessarily what you think them to be. Most people look at these silicone rubber bracelets as just another silly fashion accessory that makes the women and girls go crazy. But in reality, these humble and often derided bracelets have succeeded in transgressing the boundaries of the fashion and style world and have managed to enter the hallowed precincts of a socially responsible “spread awareness” zone.
Yes, I am talking about the cancer awareness bracelets. You must have heard of them or at least seen the yellow Lance Armstrong Foundation Cancer awareness bracelets? This particular Lance Armstrong Foundation supports the victims of cancer, spreads social awareness about cancer, supports cancer patients and they came up with this fabulous idea of selling yellow wristbands or Cancer awareness bracelets to raise funds for supporting the cause of their charity.
You won’t believe it but millions of people across the world have purchased and now proudly sport the famous yellow Cancer awareness bracelets. Naturally, as you can understand, millions of dollars have been raised through selling these Cancer awareness bracelets and the latter are well recognized wherever you might go. These Cancer awareness bracelets have made people stand up for the cause of cancer and made them fight this life threatening disease.
You will find many celebrities sporting Cancer awareness bracelets and they are all associated with various cancer fighting NGOs or social organizations or charity groups.
There are also breast cancer awareness bracelets, cervical cancer awareness bracelets, ovarian cancer awareness bracelets as well as other kinds of Cancer awareness bracelets and the color of choice is a pretty pink. Pink is a healing, comforting and soothing color and it is also regarded as a girlie color. And this pink ribbon owes its origin to a 68 year old woman named Charlotte Haley who used to make and distribute peach ribbons.
Along with these ribbons she sent out handmade cards with the message – “the National Cancer Institute has sanctioned $1.8 billion as its annual budget for fighting cancer, but only 5% of that money is being utilized for the prevention of cancer. Please help us wake up America and its legislators by sporting this ribbon”. This lady, Haley had a grandmother, a sister and her own daughter who suffered from breast cancer.
This is the story behind the invention of the pink ribbon symbol. She had refused Self magazine’s request to use the peach cancer ribbon on grounds that it was too commercial and the magazine came up with the idea of a pink ribbon. This is how the pink ribbon was born. In fact Cancer awareness bracelets are extremely ubiquitous nowadays.
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