| Lance Armstrong Wristbands - Wristbands To Honor | | | | each, goes to pay for the work done by the Lance |
| a Great Cyclist | | | | Armstrong Fund (LAF). Lance founded this remarkable |
| Very few people haven't heard of the Lance | | | | charity in 1997, with its headquarters in Austin, Texas. It |
| Armstrong wristbands. These adorable yellow | | | | is the great courage and devotion by Lance that has |
| innovative bracelets are a way to honor the many | | | | empowered and inspired cancer patients to fight this |
| victims suffering from cancer. While some think of | | | | dreadful disease, while praying for a cure. These |
| them as stylish bracelets and others consider them | | | | bands have become so popular and make such a |
| part of a charity foundation. These are so popular; | | | | statement that many other charities have copied them |
| many other charities have copied these bracelets, also | | | | only used other colors, either solid or twisted colors for |
| known as 'Livestrong band'. These type of Wristbands | | | | their specific charity. None of the other wristbands |
| can be seen on millions of people, including the wrists | | | | have gained that popularity that the Livestrong has |
| of many stars. Some may not realize the entire impact | | | | earned. Well known people everywhere, celebrities, |
| these Lance Armstrong Wristbands have in the world. | | | | Presidents, movie and television stars and athletes |
| Lance Armstrong is a cancer survivor himself so they | | | | have all been seen wearing these bands. |
| have a very special meaning for many people. | | | | Their Beginning |
| The main start of these yellow wristbands came at | | | | For those unfamiliar with the story of Lance |
| the Tour de France in 2004 when several riders were | | | | Armstrong, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer at |
| wearing them as they rode. Many people weren't | | | | the age of 25 years old. If it had been caught early, he |
| aware of what they were much less what they stood | | | | would have had a 90% chance of conquering the |
| for. After many inquiries about the yellow wristbands, it | | | | disease, but he ignored the early symptoms, which led |
| was revealed that the Livestrong wristbands were | | | | to the cancer spreading to other parts of his body, |
| symbolic of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, an | | | | thus lessening his chance of survival even more. He |
| organization set up for cancer relief and help. Lance | | | | continued to fight the disease, survived and rode in and |
| Armstrong, a champion cyclist and cancer survivor | | | | won the Tour de France, the world's most difficult bike |
| himself is the man responsible for starting the | | | | race, seven times. It was then that Lance set up the |
| foundation and fund. | | | | Lance Armstrong Fund to help other sufferers like him. |
| Livestrong Bands Are Popular Around the World | | | | The bands are made of synthetic silicone and have |
| The Livestrong wristband is very popular and worn by | | | | "LIVESTRONG" embossed in them. They were sold |
| over 55 million people all over the world. All money | | | | by Nike as well as the LAF. |
| raised by the sale of the wristbands, which sell for $1 | | | | |