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 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.