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Posts like these are few on Letsrun. Words that can guide & inspire. The thoughts sound borrowed but no matter. Always good to consider what a little soul-searching comes up with.

yes, this is a nice post. I commented the other day to a younger las 17ish (i am in my mid 20's) that she should not take it off for at least the next few years. I dont think she understood why I said that.

very nice.

this is inspiring.

Are you a recently recovered alcoholic?

Everyone should read this. the bracelet has become too much of a trend, and people forget what it really means. I'm proud of mine for those reasons and you make me want to keep mine on for the rest of my life. GREAT post

people are getting them as a trend, "hey look at me, i like to pretend that im a charitable person because i only gave one dollar and everyone can see i donated because i proudly wear my bracelet."

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people are getting them as a trend, "hey look at me, i like to pretend that im a charitable person because i only gave one dollar and everyone can see i donated because i proudly wear my bracelet."

You're probably one of those people who don't vote because they think it won't make a difference.

hey--who are you??? b/c if you're really a current or former member, you should try to stop being such a wiener.

That's great that everyone is feeling so warm and fuzzy about their jewelry, but let's get one thing straight--jewelry is for girls.

This whole livestrong thing has turned out to be nothing more than a fashion trend. I don't really think that Lance planned this as a publicity stunt, but I have doubts sometimes (just like anyone with half a brain should have doubts that he is clean).

How may of you generous souls would have contributed if there was just a jar next to the cash register at your local sporting goods store??? Not many is my guess.

Quit your whining that fat smokers are wearing the jewelry too. If you just wanted to contribute to cancer research and to live a good, healthy life, you wouldn't need some symbol to show off to everyone.

i wear mine because it matches my shoes.

Good to see someone out there is still thinking. Seems to me that the original poster knows somewhere inside of themselves that "who is irish xc" is exactly right, but instead decided to draw up a list of reasons to try and justify wearing the band that really make no sense at all.

It seriously is a trend now.. I saw a guy at a local bar smoking and wearing one. Every High School student in the country is scanning their cities and trying to get one not because of what it represents, but b/c it is cool to have. I have taken mine off b/c it has losts its value. I still know why i bought it, thats really all that matters right?

well, i guess i can respect that. if it really, honestly means something to you, then you should wear it if you want to. i guess i was speaking to 99% of the people wearing them. Let's be honest--even most people who say they wear them for some great reason just want to be trendy. too bad the few who feel so strongly are mixed in with the rest at first glance. however, i say again--i don't think you should really need some symbol for everyone to see.

At a niketown this summer I saw some kids all talking amongst themselves that the wristbands "only cost 1 dollar" It was apparent they had no idea where that dollar was going. This kinda pissed my off as I stood in line behind them. To prove my point that these have become trendy i chose to just donate a small amount,larger than the dollar though, and tell the clerk I didnt need the bracelet tellin her they were too trendy. She agreed because of the people that were coming in to buy them made her realize alot of people didnt even know or care what the significance was of the live strong bracelet

I agree generosity and charity are not principles that need to be put on display for the public at large. As long as one is content with the knowledge they have helped in some fashion.

For me, I volunteer for the Democratic Party and have done so for four years; yet I have no parphenalia to display this. I have volunteered at a local food shelter, and say nothing about it. I run local charitable five 5k's because only if I want to support the cause.

I respect your opinion, because it is a valid one with many solid points. Normally, I am in the same boat; yet this felt like an occassion where I decided to step out of my box per se.

As an extension, I do not believe that it is neccessary for people to wear signs of religous faith. This may sound somewhat atheist or agnostic; yet, think I think one should be content in understanding that their faith and devotion does not have to be put on public display. But, it is their right.

I bought three and haven't worn them yet. I'm waiting for them to really go out of style then come back into style in about 20 years. Oh yeah.

I refuse to wear mine until Lance Armstrong admits he took performance-enhancing drugs back in the day to liveSTRONGER.

that's clever. How's that working out for ya?

Mine broke today.

Now, is this like a kabbalah thing, and now I'm fully strong, or is it more like, I'm so weak that it actually rebelled from my body. Now, I know I can't be that weak, because I ran 22 miles yesterday. So, maybe it's just a poor Nike quality thing?