Livestrong Bracelets

buy 10, throw 9 away

Many of my local bike shops still carry them.

Livestrong braclets are now something for politcians to wear.

Athletic Annex, Indianapolis, 317-872-0000 still has them.

Not so fast my friend. I wear one (and yes i donate other money to cancer research) in memory of my Mother, and also in support of my father-in-law who has battled cancer in the past. I'm not one of those people you saw wearing them several years ago just because it was the latest fad.

Hate the man, love the cause.

That's the most meaningful thing you do in memory of your father and to support your father-in-law?

First, you need to take some reading and comprehension lessons. Second, it is a daily reminder of them and not the only way they are remembered by me. This thread wasn't about remembrances, merely about livestrong bracelets. Hence, I stated why I wear one.

OK, fine. I still say you could do better than yellow silicone.

And that you do it as much as a show for others about how compassionate you supposedly are.

If that were the case I would have taken it off a long time ago when the fad wore off. I could care less if people think I am compassionate or not. Just as I could care less what you think of my livestrong bracelet. Now get off the computer the school bus is waiting on you.

WEAK. wrote:

And that you do it as much as a show for others about how compassionate you supposedly are.

I totally agree with this one. I think the Livestrong bracelet wearers are like the TNT people. They want to feel important and compassionate by showing others what they support. When it comes down to it, it's really an exhibition of insecurity. If you want to donate to some cause, that's great, but have some sense of humbleness about it. Don't shove down other people's throats to try to make them feel guilty. Believe me, seeing those tacky bracelets and those stupid purple TNT idiots at every race makes me never want to donate to their causes. I know this is a shocker to most people and will make me the asshole here. Oh well...

You heard him swedes. Whatever you do, don't attempt shove your bracelet down someone's throat. It could cause them to choke. Just be sure to keep it on your wrist where it belongs.

Safety first, you know

Which is why you responded once again and with a really weak ending.

By the way, if you "could care less" then that means that you actually do care some.

But when you give alms, your left hand must not know what your right is doing; your almsgiving must be secret, and your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you.

Average_Joe wrote:

You heard him swedes. Whatever you do, don't attempt shove your bracelet down someone's throat. It could cause them to choke. Just be sure to keep it on your wrist where it belongs.

Safety first, you know

Sorry. I meant don't shove your charitable giving superiority down other peoples' throats. But, good response!