September 20th, 2010 Admin
How it all started
Cancer awareness bracelets were first promoted by Lance Armstrong who was the 7 times world Tour De France cycling champion. He had testicular cancer and was able to fight it off. This kept him off the cycling track for several years. To raise the awareness of people against testicular cancer, he partnered with Nike and launched the yellow silicone wristbands. This was an entirely new concept and was welcomed by people. Within six months, he was able to collect $25.1 million for his Live Strong foundation that helped to spread the awareness against cancer in 2004. Incredibly these bracelets were priced at $1. Many celebrities such as Oprah also helped to make these cancer awareness bracelets famous.
How the bracelets have been used to spread awareness about cancer
Since then, the concept has been adopted for various other charitable and cancer awareness campaigns as well. Silicone wristbands were chosen, since they are relatively inexpensive to produce, they can be made in any color, engraving, embossing and other personal messages can be added to the bracelets, they are non allergic, they have a smooth texture and retain their shape without any problems. This makes them apt for many versatile uses and can be worn by people 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The yellow silicone cancer awareness bracelets were used to spread cancer awareness against testicular cancer. Other colors are significantly used for cancer awareness bracelets. Pink cancer awareness bracelets are used for spreading awareness against breast cancer. Early detection can help millions of women around the world to fight this disease. Other colored bands denote various other social causes.
Various types of engraving is also done
Both embossed and debossed lettering and engraving provide for eye catching slogans on the cancer awareness bracelets, while silk screen printing can be printed directly on the bracelet surface. Since the bracelets became the rage and cult phenomena, many cheap imitations are also available in the market as well. But these bands should be made of 100% medical grade silicone to provide strength, durability and visibility for the campaigns.
The cancer awareness bracelets have also become fashion accessories and have been sported by those that have seen their near and dear ones succumb to cancer as well as those that have also survived the cancer.
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September 13th, 2010 Admin
Custom rubber bracelets also commonly known as silicone bracelets have become quite a rage. These have now been worn by common people and celebrities alike to promote various causes and raise the public consciousness about various causes. The custom rubber bracelets were first popularized by Lance Armstrong who raised the awareness of cancer survival through his yellow bands for the Livestrong foundation. Within six months, the foundation was able collect $25.1 million. More than 7 million such bracelets have been sold since 2004. The yellow band is now synonymous with spreading cancer awareness.
Since 2004, when it was made popular by Lance Armstrong, many profitable and non profitable organizations have followed suit and have introduced their own versions of the rubber bracelets.
Why are the silicone rubber wristbands popular?
The custom rubber bracelets signify particular causes and the colors are used for denoting those causes. For example, breast cancer awareness issues are signified by the color pink, while red colored bands signify the AIDS awareness campaign. These brightly colored custom rubber bracelets have also catapulted them into a hot fashion accessory. Since these rubber wristbands are made of silicone, it can repel water and has thermal stability and to a certain extent is physiologically inert. All of these enable the wearer to sport them 24/7 without any fear of allergies, wear and tear or fading of the color.
These custom rubber bracelets don’t get scratched or torn easily. They are not easily affected by heat and nor do they change their physical appearance or shape very easily. They are also flexible and can be easily worn by adults and children alike. This is the reason that they have become extremely popular as a fashion accent by so many people. Organizations such as schools, restaurants, discotheques and businesses have adopted the idea for furthering their business interests as well.
Each color has a significant message attached to the custom rubber bracelets
The custom rubber bracelets are used for making a personal statement or for creating awareness about various issues.
Some of the colors currently being used for creating awareness are:
- Yellow rubber bracelets that symbolizes the fight against testicular cancer.
- Pink rubber bands commonly represents awareness against breast cancer
- The dark pink bands signify fight against diabetes both juvenile and adult
- Red bands signify the causes such as AIDS, Anti child abuse, mothers against drunk driving and many more.
- Green bands are used by the environmentalist and those that help the victims of tsunamis as well
- Dark blue bands are worn for creating awareness and fight against drugs
- Light blue bands are used for creating awareness for women’s rights and will also represent awareness campaigns for Parkinson’s disease.
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August 25th, 2010 Admin
The concept of awareness bracelets gained importance and became popular for the first time, when the Lance Armstrong Foundation used the silicone livestrong wristband. These wristbands were used for spreading awareness for supporting research work in cancer. These were actually yellow silicone bands that were launched by Lance Armstrong who was a cancer survivor and also an extremely popular cyclist as well.
How Awareness Bracelets became Popular
Lance along with Nike designed the yellow awareness bracelets known as Livestrong wristbands and is intended for the “Wear Yellow Live Strong” educational program. The program was started in order to raise issues concerning cancer awareness and cancer research among people. The bands are priced just at $1 and are sold in packets of 10, 100 and 1200. They were part of the initiative to raise $25.1 million for the cause. The awareness bracelets were immensely popular and the aim was achieved within six months. Till date over 70 million of such awareness bracelets have been sold worldwide by Nike through the various outlets.
Yellow was chosen as it was the color of Lance Armstrong’s jersey as the leader of Tour De France that he won for 7 consecutive times. Many other charities have also been influenced from these awareness bracelets and have devised their own unique bracelets to raise awareness and monetary contributions for their causes.
After its launch, the awareness bracelets have gained immense popularity; especially through celebrity endorsements such as Oprah helped it. Many TV shows even parodied the awareness bracelets raising its profile immensely. The colors of the awareness bracelets are many depending on the cause and the charity. Some hospitals have discontinued the use of the yellow Livestrong wristbands as they are reminiscent of the yellow “Do not resuscitate” bands that are used by them.
Other charities and political causes have joined in
Since then, it has become quite a done thing for the charities to devise and sport special awareness bracelets. Some of these awareness bracelets are so popular, that they have actually inspired people to even make fake bracelets and make profits from them.
The awareness bracelets are now being used for political reasons as well as other causes also. In the United Kingdom, a bracelet is available that is for charity and bears the colors of the armed forces, namely Red, Navy Blue and Sky Blue to help the heroes.
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June 14th, 2010 Admin
A fundraiser bracelet is a simple way to raise funds, a most convenient way to collect money. The bracelets can be specially personalized bracelets or wristbands. Mainly these are made out of silicone rubber. Personalized rubber bracelets are very cool, chic, stylish, trendy and very much in fashion. Also, the bracelets are used by today’s younger generation. It is one of the easiest ways to promote awareness and at the same time, collect donations and raise money for a cause.
You must have noticed that even church groups use these bracelets sometimes. These rubber bracelets have a high potentiality to bring fifty percent profit or more. This style of bracelets was first introduced by Lance Armstrong. He has suffered through cancer himself. He has launched a foundation upon his name. It is popularly known as Lance Armstrong Foundation. He promotes the “Livestrong” ideology. You must have seen these bracelets being worn around. This is such a noble and splendid way to promote awareness. There are many causes which you can make people aware of it.
You can use fundraiser bracelets in many colors. They are available in pink for breast cancer, gold for childhood cancer, dark blue for colon cancer, red for Aids, yellow for hope, purple for Lupus and Alzheimer and gray for brain cancer, just to name a few. The beauty of these bracelets is that it helps in uniting everyone around an idea or concept. It sums up the entire world under one roof with a small, rubber bracelet. Nothing can be so special than helping people, creating awareness, being fashionable and raising money. All can be done at the same time. It is so incredible.
Fundraising can come in many different forms. You can arrange marathons, various competitions and fun games for every age. This will help in attracting many people to participate. Active and on spot participation will greatly help in fundraising. You can sell these fundraiser bracelets at those various events. You can also organize community programs. Here you can set up a health check up camps. Let people to get checkups and answers for various cures. Suggest that a regular examination for cancer patients is a must. We all together can conquer and help others to get cured. A fundraiser bracelet is a very practical way to raise money.
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May 19th, 2010 Admin
Many people ponder over this question what exactly are awareness bracelets? What can be said in reply to this is that you must have noticed rubber bracelets on the hands of many people standing in the queue at the grocery store sporting a bright colored bracelet or even in your office wearing something similar. They are bracelets which stand and support a cause. That is why they are awareness bracelets.
These rubber bracelets are also called silicon bracelets. They emerged out as a concept of Lance Armstrong Foundation which supports cancer and education as a cause. The color of the bracelets is yellow which again is derived from the color of Lance Armstrong’s jersey which is of the same color. This organization sold these bracelets and made a huge amount of money that went into the funds of the various organization associated with this organization.
So we see that these awareness bracelets can be used to raise funds as well. The best part about these bracelets is that anyone irrespective of their gender or age can wear them and support a cause. Another thing is that these are reasonably priced too. This makes it affordable for anyone and everyone. This adds to their popularity.
Some people treat as a passion as they are genuinely dedicated to a cause for a long time. The moment they get a chance to support the cause they grab it to spread consciousness among others. There are various rubber bracelets which support many a cause. Like for anti racism prevalent in U.K. black and white, and pink colored bracelet which stands for breast cancer. The engraved messages on these bracelets make everyone aware of the purpose of wearing a bracelet like that.
The prominence of an awareness movement like this comes from the fact that people are ready to support these above mentioned causes. It is really a personal matter what they will stand for but this definitely brings people from different race, creed, religion and gender together for a cause. Hence awareness bracelets are more than what you may ask for.
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April 26th, 2010 Admin
You might be familiar with the awareness bracelets that are quite popular these days. Lots of people get these bracelets because they support the cause while others use the bracelet for showing support with some fashion. There are different kinds of awareness bands available these days.
You need to choose the one which you support. You might have come across the cancer awareness bracelets. These products are very much popular these days. We all know that cancer is a disease which most of the time cannot be cured.
But if a person is found to have cancer in the first stages then it might be cured. This is the reason why a person needs to be aware of this disease. He must learn about the symptoms of the disease so that he can visit the doctor and start the treatment in the earlier stages.
There are lots of nonprofit organizations which support the cause of cancer and they make the cancer awareness bracelets their tool to promote the fact.
Other than making people aware they also have the aim of raising some funds for those people who are already affected by cancer. They make these bands and then sell it to the people who are interested in these bracelets.
Do you know that the cancer awareness bracelets can also be great gifts? You can give it to people whom you know. You can gift it to friends, family members so that they grow equally aware of this disease. These bracelets are available in various colors.
Each of the colors denotes a certain kind of disease. The color gold denotes cancer in a child. Other than this, the color grey denotes brain cancer, the color dark blue is meant for colon cancer and finally the color pink is meant for breast cancer.
You can show some effort by purchasing these cancer awareness bracelets and wearing them in public. Some of the other bracelets might have some words like love, faith and hope embossed on it. Different bands are worn for different purposes. So get your band quickly to join the mass.
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March 29th, 2010 Admin
The rubber bracelets have become an effective product to promoting what you believe in. These are the trendiest and fashionable bands of supporting your organization or raising awareness. No, you won’t look like a fashion disaster either, if you’re thinking about it!
Silicone Bracelets as a Business Promotion Tool
Giveaway one of the rubber bracelets and see your business grow like never before. It is hailed as the next big thing after print and digital media to promote a venture. Print media should safely be avoided if you’re promoting ‘Green Earth’, for obvious reasons! Custom rubber bracelets with your company name emblazoned on them are beneficial in attracting potential customers. You can use these as a means of continuing your relationship with an existing customer as well.
Laws of reciprocity govern the usage of such attractive bands. Give something for the cause you believe in and rest assured, you are bound to get a good response from it. Business acumen is what is needed for effective promotion. Such rubber bracelets are sure to give you good returns. A cost-effective way to reach out to the masses indeed!
While 100% rubber bracelets have a shorter shelf life, the silicone rubber ones have very good durability. Also, silicone rubber bracelets have almost nil cases of skin allergies. So, you can be safe that you don’t fall ill while endorsing the cause you believe in! You can choose from the embossed, debossed, laser-engraved or printed rubber bracelets and flaunt the style and energy with which you plan to shake the world!
They can be turned into key chains as well. This increases the areas of application. Overall, these have a huge potential market and being utilized in a proper manner too. Move away from the standard promotional items like cups, mugs, caps and pens and pair the bracelets with ideal t-shirts to reach out, loud and clear.
Distribute at political rallies and you’re sure to garner your votes with style! Distribute them in schools and see kids participating in creating awareness, with elance. Nothing, works as good as the deadly combo of children and attractive rubber bracelets.
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March 11th, 2010 Admin
Cancer awareness bracelets are the most manufactured bracelet types. It’s time that you showed that you really care. The overall medical cost to treat a cancer patient is extremely expensive and unsustainable for most individuals. Countries around the world are grappling with treatment of cancer patients. It is the single largest killer in the world.
At recent estimates, there are around 10 million cases and almost an equal number of deaths due to cancer. The most common forms being, lung and breast cancer. It can hit anyone, anytime. If you want to fight for a helping cause, this should be it. Creating awareness with such bracelets surely goes a long way in preventing and correctly diagnosing cancer.
Color Coding
For example, the amber bracelet stands for appendix cancer, pink ones being for breast cancer awareness and orange for blood cancer. Choose the color, for which you want to raise awareness. Cancer awareness bracelets spread a crucial and helpful message. Know more about the disease, educate people around you. Answer the frequently asked questions about cancer and its related diseases. You can save millions of lives, with just a little bracelet!
These bracelets are available in trendy and fashionable designs at throw-away prices. Some bracelets even come with sparkling jewels which you can wear with your favorite dress, at the same time standing for a cause. Be a part of leading non-profit organizations. Do your part for humanity.
One of the many problems in societies around the world is that there is very less knowledge about the severe illness; most think that it will never happen to them. Little do they realize that it can strike anyone at any age and not necessarily people with past history of the disease. Wearing the cancer awareness bracelets give out the message that, “Hey, it can happen to you or your beloved, even.” Very few of them realize that a little precaution and disciplined lifestyle can ward off the killer disease.
Like breast cancer, if detected early, cannot kill a woman, or stopping smoking totally prevents lung cancer. Wearing such colored bracelets, help people around you ask, which cancer the color stands for. Thus cancer awareness bracelets help and develop the required scenario, where the individual understands that the disease could really have an impact on his life.
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March 9th, 2010 Admin
Breast cancer kills more women around the world than any other disease; so what more a reason is required to wear the breast cancer bracelet? The killing reason: Lack of knowledge amongst people and the shame in discussing such problems with an expert. Ignorance is killing and how!
Why Pink?
Pink was chosen the color of breast cancer awareness as an expression of the feminine gender. This was after yellow became the color of promoting cancer awareness in general. Millions of dollars is being generated from the sale of this pink breast cancer bracelet and the funds go into creating a better and knowledgeable society. Still paucity of funds in some countries, deprive women of their right to live. Therefore this is for them; this is a tribute to the woman.
The problem though is not entirely unavailability of proper treatment but late diagnosis. This makes it a killer disease, when actually it is not. Awareness is the only way to prevent such ignorance and deaths. It does not matter whether you had a family history or not, it does not matter whether you are too old or too young to contract breast cancer. About 20 percent of women affected with breast cancer are under the age of 50.
Share and Give
The good news is that you can choose a custom message breast cancer bracelet and even get your own message embossed or engraved on it. Pink beaded bracelets are also available for those who want to spread the message with a sense of fashion. The sale of such bracelet has helped many, over a period of years. The color pink exudes an aura of positivity and gives strength that says, “Yes, we can!”
Faith, hope and determination are the most common words inscribed on a breast cancer bracelet. Organizations, such as the Cancer Research Foundation utilizes the revenue generated from the sale of such bracelets to delve deeper into the cause and bring out a painless but permanent solution.
Needless to say, the pink bracelet has been the most vocal and prominent tool of spreading the much needed awareness for the prevention of breast cancer. Give the women a life they deserve with the breast cancer bracelet.
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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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