I was watching CNN a little while ago and they were talking about the LiveStrong bracelets. They were saying that the dye used to make the band yellow can seep through the skin and can cause cancer. They are advising everyone that is wearing one to destroy it right away.
Did anyone else see this??? I have a bracelet and I've worn it since they first came out. I didn't want to take it off but I guess it's probably best to get rid of it.
what an idiot. if you dont like them dont wear one. dont spend your time in an effort to stop people from giving money to a cause to stop cancer.
how pathetic do you have to be to do something that will attempt to reduce the amount of money going to cancer research?
Its called a joke. Lighten up. Don't stress yourself out for no reason or you may get cancer.
Sam W, u don't need to get something in return when u make a donation. if you guys are so charitable, giving a dollar and not getting a band shouldn't be a problem. give with an open heart.
you just blew up my Furby.
Before anybody gets their panties in a bunch and says something like "Its not funny to joke about cancer", stop! I had cancer 5 years ago and I thought this post was very funny! I do have a livestrong bracelet but I don't wear it. I haven't even taken it out of its packaging. I support the idea around the bracelet, raising money for cancer research, however it seams that wearing them has just become about fashion and trendyness. Livestrong has changed its meaning. The point is, the post was funny, have a sense of humor folks and lighten up. It wasn't offensive to cancer patients, or at least not this one.
I'm glad I saw this. I've done my part and destroyed my bracelet. I also went around tearing them off my friends wrists and those of strangers. Thank goodness I was there to save their lives.
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is anyone else disturbed by people who sport these bands while lighting up a cigarette?
Yeah, but instead of smoking 4 packs a day, they only smoke 1.
Whoever buys the livestrong bracelets don't have a choice where the money goes. It all goes to the foundation, whether they wear it for fashion or not. Of course, this isn't taking into account the jerks making profits on e-bay.
Just reading through these posts reminded me that people still think "LiveStrong" is raising money for cancer research. It is not.
The LAF "provides information and support to young cancer survivors and their families."
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