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So I'm sure you've seen all these 'Livestrong' bracelets that are the latest rage. Essentially, Lance Armstrong has a foundation and for a dollar, you can get this bracelet that supports cancer research. It's been quickly becoming the 'in' thing for people to wear. It can be seen on the wrists of celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Tom Brokaw, Lindsay Lohan, Robin Williams, Al Pacino, Sheryl Crow (duh), Serena Williams, Jay Leno, Matt Damon, John Kerry, Carly Patterson, Tom Hanks, Derek Jeter and others.
So a while ago, Noelle sent me one. She had some sort of contest or something on her site and I got one. This was before it was 'cool'. So I got one. Most of you know my history with cancer, so I was really proud to have one and tell people about it. Dave didn't know anything about it, so I told him. Then I started hearing that it was really popular, and lots of people were starting to wear it. So one day, I told Dave that he should wear it at the hospital, just to see if anyone commented on it or knew what it was.
So he took it to work.
And I didn't see it for a bit.
I asked about it, and he said that his brother saw it and borrowed it. No problem, he was spreading the LiveStrong love.
A little bit later, I saw Dave wearing it again. By this time, the demand for LiveStrong bracelets was pretty high. Most Nike stores were sold out. So I asked for it back, because I wanted to wear it again.
'Why? You gave it to me!' he said.
I explained to him that I didn't GIVE it to him. I was merely using him as a test of its popularity. It was more like a loan. Letting him borrow it. I never implied that it was forever.
Since then, it's been this little battle between us - who gets the bracelet first. The bracelet is taken off to do some chores, and if the other person is on hand to see it, it gets snatched up.
It's almost becoming quite fun.
But lets keep in mind its MINE.
Don't listen to Dave if he says that I gave it to him and I'm an Indian giver.
ME AND THE BRACELET WERE ON A BREAK!
(if you don't get the 'Friends' reference, sorry!)
Posted by Yano at October 4, 2004 12:22 AMDoes this mean that when I get my order in in the next couple of weeks I'm going to have to send a couple to Chicago? hahaha
Posted by: Texx on October 3, 2004 10:53 PMLance rides his bike on the highway next to my house.
Oh the joys of living in Austin, Tejas. :P
Posted by: David on October 3, 2004 11:40 PMRaven gave me one when his shipment came.... I think it's sitting on the bottom of my messenger bag. I wore that thing for one day.
When I try to put Raven's off his wrist, he gets so mean and protective. It's a cult I tell you.
Posted by: Mona on October 4, 2004 02:29 AMTwo of my boys are doing the race this year, I want to get one of those bracelets to support them. That and I need to get something pink for Breast Cancer Awarness Month...
Posted by: LeeN on October 4, 2004 06:18 AMI wear mine everyday. I got mine from Noelle too. I have an order placed for 30 of them. My kids and grandkids want them and half the people at the fitness center where I work out want them too.
Dusty Baker wears one too. I noticed so many athletes at the Summer games had them on too.
Posted by: Sue on October 4, 2004 08:55 AMI'll send you mine if you want. It means more to you than it does to me.
Posted by: Noelle on October 4, 2004 10:11 AMi just plain don't take it off. ever.
in fact, i actually went through the one that noelle sent me. it saw its untimely end when i stretched it too far up my wrist when i was surfing, and it snapped.
rest assured, i have some backup ones. just in case.
Posted by: bernadette on October 5, 2004 08:14 AMHey Christine, if you still need an extra let me know, I have a few. I too got them before they were cool and going for $20 a bracelet on ebay :P
Posted by: Raven on October 5, 2004 01:47 PMDo you want a Livestrong wristband?
I am trying to help the Lance Armstrong Foundation by selling Youth/Woman bands for $1.50 and donating proceeds back to the foundation (I am willing to provide proof of this to any buyer). I will pay for shipping if you order 15 or more.
Let me know if you are interested-mattbeekman@yahoo.com
