| atest craze to hit the fashion scene is the silicon | | | | stamped ribbon marker on it. This is in support of |
| wristbands. Though some fashion experts are | | | | people battling AIDS, people who lost their lives to it |
| terming them as a passing fad, they are the hottest | | | | and also in support of AIDS research. |
| selling fashion items right now. Lance Armstrong, the | | | | Anti Racism Band: These bands were introduced in |
| cycle champion who survived cancer, has popularized | | | | the wake of increase in racism after 9/11. There are |
| them. | | | | two bands in one, the black one crossing over the |
| Types of Silicon Wristbands | | | | white one. By wearing them, you can show your |
| Livestrong Band: These were the first band that | | | | dedication to cultural tolerance and racial equality. |
| came into the market. Lance Armstrong introduced | | | | Tsunami Relief Band: The band is aqua blue in color. It |
| them in support of people battling cancer. Its sale | | | | is in remembrance of people who lost their lives in |
| shot up after the talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey, | | | | the Asian Tsunami of December 26th; 2004.The band |
| popularized it on one of her talk shows. | | | | is etched with the word’s “one world |
| Celebrate Hope Band: This purple band is a memorial | | | | one cause” and recognizes the world as one |
| band worn in honor of all the people who have lost | | | | family. |
| their lives to deadly cancer of all types. | | | | Support Our Troops Band: This is a yellow ribbon that |
| Live Free Smoke Free Band: This band is orange in | | | | is worn to show support to US troops stationed |
| color and is worn as a moral support to encourage | | | | worldwide. |
| people to quit smoking. | | | | Radio 1 Bully Band: It is sold in support of bullying |
| Courage Band: This band is red in color with a | | | | awareness programs. It is blue in color. |