LiveStrong Bracelet by Livestrong

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Lance Armstrong, an American professional cyclist and cancer survivor founded the Lance Armstrong foundation. Its goal was to raise awareness and funds for cancer and it exceeded expectations.

Hawkins, Lori. "Two decades in, Livestrong Foundation shifts its focus". Austin American-Statesman . Retrieved February 19, 2020. The silicone bands you find today are very much the same as the original one that Lance Armstrong wore during the 2004 Tour-de-France. All pieces go are of the same quality and go through the same manufacturing procedures. Everything is made from 100% excellent quality silicone rubber so you can be sure that these will last for a very long time. Some of the differences are very advantageous such as more variety of colors, customization options and more sizes that can fit all wrists. The initiative was to create awareness on breast cancer and raise funds for the Pride Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing breast cancer awareness and improving accessibility to treatment and care among Malaysian women.Hing Yiap Group CEO Howard Khoo said throughout the campaign period, RM1 from every transaction made at all Theobroma Chocolate Lounge outlets would be donated to the Pride Foundation. Lance Armstrong's contribution to cancer fight hailed by his charity". The Guardian. Press Association. October 11, 2012. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved November 7, 2019. What We Do". LIVESTRONG Foundation. LIVESTRONG Foundation. January 2013 . Retrieved January 23, 2013.

Livestrong Foundation gets brand revamp, new mission". Austin Business Journal. February 3, 2020 . Retrieved February 19, 2020. We offer 24 hour rush production on many of our personalized wristbands. Don't settle for cheap wristbands. Did you know that some manufacturers supplement their silicone bracelets with latex to save money? This practice results in poor quality and can seriously endanger their customers. David Rowe (January 18, 2013). "Lance Armstrong begins his confession – but why Oprah?". The Conversation. The Conversation Media Group . Retrieved January 23, 2013. Looking for custom silicone wristbands? At TheWristbandConnection.com, we offer 100% silicone bracelets at an affordable price. Our easy to use wristband maker allows you to customize your design in minutes. We offer many different style bracelets to choose from such as debossed, embossed, ink filled, and screen printed wristbands with a large selection of fonts and custom clipart. Want to use your own logo? Call us at 800-451- 9711 to speak to one of our experienced team members to assist you in creating your customized design. a b c Corrie MacLaggan (January 16, 2013). " "We expect Lance to be completely truthful": Livestrong". News Daily . Retrieved January 23, 2013.

How much do we really know about why we give to charity?". BBC News. December 12, 2019 . Retrieved July 25, 2022. In 2015, Livestrong hired Chandini Portteus as their new president and CEO. She formerly worked at the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

By 2013, 80 million Livestrong bracelets had been sold, according to Oprah. [8] The success of the Livestrong bracelets led to many other charities selling similar wristbands as part of their fundraising efforts. [21] [22] Bill Gifford (January 5, 2012). "IT'S NOT ABOUT THE LAB RATS". Outside. Mariah Media Network, LLC. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013 . Retrieved January 23, 2013. In 2001, the foundation awarded its first community program grant through a program that would ultimately become the Community Impact Project. The first grant was awarded to Wonders and Worries, a pilot program to help children cope when a parent has a chronic or life-threatening illness like cancer. Future recipients of the Community Impact Project include the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Camp Kesem, Pablove Shutterbugs, and Cancer Transitions. This led to other charitable organizations creating awareness wristbands because they knewhow impactful they can be. And even businesses hopped on the trend for advertising purposes by adding their logo to wristbands.We expect Lance to be completely truthful and forthcoming in his interview and with all of us in the cancer community ... Regardless, we are charting a strong, independent course forward that is focused on helping people overcome financial, emotional and physical challenges related to cancer ... Inspired by the people with cancer whom we serve, we feel confident and optimistic about the Foundation's future and welcome an end to speculation. [12] The Livestrong wristband is a yellow silicone gel bracelet program launched in May 2004 as a fund-raising item. [20] The bracelet was developed by Nike and its advertising agency, Wieden+Kennedy. The band's yellow color references the yellow jersey traditionally worn by the Tour de France's overall leader. The band became a popular fashion item in the US by the end of the summer of 2004 and appeared on a majority of the contenders at the 2004 Tour de France. In the beginning awareness silicone wristbands was circulated in US by lance Armstrong which was termed as “Live strong” bracelets. Silicone bracelets are stylish, they’re reasonably priced, and they make a statement and help to raise funds for a number of needy charitable trusts and for other causes and a brilliant choice for fundraising. It made from silicone it is a tough material it cannot tear out easily and can be used for years. They are of low-priced colorful jewelry; it is long-lasting and comfortable to wear. People buy it to show that they are fighting for the particular cause. They have become a fashion trend because of their look and the note they communicate. There are different colors of awareness silicone wristbands to promote different societal causes, to find a cure for a disease to raise environmental awareness. It has become an influential medium for sports programs, organizations, schools, and across the world to hoist money and prop up their message or cause! Custom silicone bracelets and wristbands has been a trendsetter in industries. It is also worn by celebrities, politicians, students, and sportsmen’s. Embossed wristbands are more stylish and unique. An embossed bracelet also requires a mold to be manufactured. These bands are raised up off the wristband. Pricing is similar to debossed bracelets. Printed wristbands are more economical. The process of printed bands starts with a blank wristband and are then silk-screen printed. Printing of these bands can last for a longtime. These bracelets do not require a mold but instead a template is produced. Since template is used, printed wristbands are less expensive than debossed and embossed wristbands. In 2012, Armstrong was banned from professional cycling and stripped of his Tour de France titles after it was found that he had engaged in the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The foundation initially reacted by questioning the integrity of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in a statement by president and chief executive Doug Ulman released in October 2012: [8]