| > | | | | bicyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong first |
| Rubber wristbands are now more popular than ever. | | | | designed these bands in early 2004 to raise money |
| People all over the world have started wearing | | | | and awareness of his cancer foundation. Now, similar |
| rubber wristbands in the last couple of years. People | | | | bands come in a variety of colors representing |
| wear them for a variety of reasons. | | | | different issues. Some of the most prominent are |
| People all over the world have started wearing | | | | pink bands to represent breast cancer and red bands |
| rubber wristbands in the last couple of years. People | | | | to represent Tsunami Aid and the Red Cross. Other |
| wear them for a variety of reasons; for example, | | | | popular rubber wristbands are green or camouflage |
| they can show support a cause while providing | | | | bands showing support for the United States troops |
| money for charity. Rubber wristbands are | | | | and solid black bands that serve as a memorial to |
| inexpensive to make and are a great way to raise | | | | slain heavy metal guitarist Darrell Dimebag |
| awareness about a societal issue or medical problem. | | | | Abbott. |
| Rubber wristbands are a solid loop of rubber that can | | | | Wristbands are usually relatively inexpensive to make. |
| be stretched in order to be slid over a | | | | Most manufacturers offer discounts to organizations |
| person’s hand and worn on the wrist. The | | | | that order 500 or more wristbands. The bands are |
| bands are strong, durable, and waterproof; many | | | | imprinted with a slogan or organization name. The |
| people leave their rubber wristbands on at all times. | | | | bands are usually sold to consumers for around a |
| The wristbands come in nearly any color imaginable, | | | | dollar apiece. |
| including yellow, black, green, blue, and translucent, | | | | Rubber wristbands are more popular than ever. |
| among many others. | | | | People of all ages wear them to show their |
| Particular colors of rubber wristbands can represent | | | | awareness and support of a variety of worthy |
| certain issues or charities. Perhaps the most famous | | | | causes. |
| is the yellow Livestrong wristband. Champion | | | | |