When was the first livestrong bracelet made

The custom-made wristbands gave businesses an opportunity to create their own design for specific purposes, as well as to choose their own colors, font, message, images, logo, size, and style. People tend to wear wristbands long after an event, especially if they like the design and cause, which made for long-lasting marketing at a low cost and exposed the companies to the public eye for an extended period of time.

Customized silicone bands started as a fundraising tool and found their way to the business sector; however they developed in many other ways and proved over the years that they can be used for literally any purpose. Wristbands are appropriate for any type of business, cause, event, festival, school, church, birthday party, sports and youth team. Wristbands were even sent into space.

History has shown how one simple idea can be modified, developed and spread colorfully to get a message everywhere. Amazingly Quick Production Time! Amazingly Fast Delivery! Shortly thereafter, Armstrong resigned as the head of Livestrong to save the Foundation from any potential fallout from the doping scandal. But now it appears, after a confession, his damaged image has hurt the foundation even more than he could in person — its product is damage goods.

We expected and planned for changes like this and are therefore in a good position to adjust swiftly and move forward with our patient-focused work. The financial standing for the Livestrong Foundation is sound, judging by the information available to us. Charity Navigator gives Livestrong a strong four-star review.

But industry insiders told ESPN. His message for people to 'live strong' is aimed at helping cancer sufferers and survivors to cope with it, using education, research and support. It also aims to show that cancer is not a disease only for the elderly. His popularity in America has ensured the success of the campaign and stamped the colour yellow down as a symbol of his determination to 'raise awareness, funds and even spirits. In New York punters have searched the streets for the precious fashion accessories, which are snapped up as soon as they appear on the shelves of Niketown or other sports shops.

In the UK Niketown has also started to stock the bands, and they can be ordered on the website. During July we sold half a million in one week alone. On the last day of the Tour de France, as Armstrong made his way up the Champs Elysees, 25, were sold.

They stood to promote honesty. So while the Livestrong message faded, the purpose of wristbands did not.