Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Rubber Cancer Bracelets – The Humble Tool That Raised Millions

Cancer is the second largest cause of death in America. Thousands die
every year from the disease, yet no really effective cure has been found
for it. Rubber cancer bracelets have contributed heavily to the cause of
cancer research; millions from their sale have poured into the research
labs where scientists are grappling with the disease.

It was the Lance Armstrong foundation that came up with the novel idea
of selling rubber bracelets to support cancer research. These b...

ond largest cause of death in America. Thousands die every year from the
disease, yet no really effective cure has been found for it. Rubber
cancer bracelets have contributed heavily to the cause of cancer
research; millions from their sale have poured into the research labs
where scientists are grappling with the disease.

It was the Lance Armstrong foundation that came up with the novel idea
of selling rubber bracelets to support cancer research. These bracelets
are called LiveStrong bracelets and are yellow in color. This foundation
has now sold more than 52 million rubber cancer bracelets. Lance
Armstrong, the inspiration behind this drive, is a cancer survivor and
also a seven-time Tour de France champion. He wanted these bracelets to
be a beacon of hope for the millions who were suffering from cancer.

Rubber cancer bracelets in pink color are worn in support of breast
cancer patients. They are also widely popular today and often carry a
variety of inspirational messages such as 'I will' or 'Love Hope Faith.'
Whether you are a cancer survivor or just want to support the cause of
cancer research, you can wear one of these bracelets.

The rubber bracelets are usually made of synthetic rubber or silicon
gel. They are also popular gift items and keepsakes. You can also
personalize your rubber cancer bracelets by adding embellishments to
them. There are also variations to these cancer bracelets that come in
different materials and are accessorized using pearls or other
semiprecious stones. Most often, the full proceeds from the sale of
these bracelets go to the cancer foundations.

The rubber cancer bracelets not only provide financial support for
cancer research, but are also a means for providing the mental support
that the cancer victim needs. In many cases, close friends and family of
the cancer patient sport these bracelets as a means for showing their
moral and mental support. Many online discussion boards that provide
those suffering from cancer a platform to share their experiences and to
meet others in similar situations are supported by the sale of these
rubber cancer bracelets. The rubber cancer bracelets drive for cancer
research support has now spread worldwide.

Though the yellow live strong bracelets and the pink cancer bracelets
are the most popular, rubber cancer bracelets in different colors
supporting different causes are also available. However, it is difficult
to color code these bracelets as various foundations promote different
colors for the same cause.

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