Colorado Schools Latest To Ban Controversial Wristband

Posted On: September 5, 2010 at 12:24 p.m.

With school running in full swing, the controversy and spread over a wristband touting a phrase that some find offensive is increasing. Many schools in many states have begun banning the rubber wristbands that are said to be distracting, offensive, and inappropriate for schools. Colorado schools are the latest to join this ban effort:

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Keep-A-Breast Compared To Livestrong Bracelets

Posted On: September 4, 2010 at 10:24 a.m.

The controversy across the country over the cancer awareness bracelets that say “I Love Boobies” is continuing to grow as school gets going in full swing. The rubber wristbands, created by the Keep-A-Breast foundation, are being compared to the Livestrong wristbands —only more offensive and eye-popping:

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Intermediate School Among Latest To Ban Wristbands

Posted On: September 3, 2010 at 12:24 p.m.

In a time where custom wristbands are one of the most popular and effective trends to spread messages, awareness, and raise money, it is no wonder, really, that someone came up with a phrase that is offending others. The interesting thing about the latest developments in the “I Love Boobies” controversy (over a phrase printed on rubber wristbands) is that few can decide if it is too offensive for schools or if it is really doing a good thing. Here is what just happened at a middle school:

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Abc World News On Cancer Bracelets

Posted On: September 2, 2010 at 12:24 p.m.

The news is spreading like wildfire on a hot, windy day: ‘I love Boobies’ bracelets are popular among the youth. In the latest report coming out of South Dakota, ABC World News is reporting the enormity of this debate as it reaches the four corners of the country. While many are arguing that they are offensive and in poor taste, the creators of the silicone wristbands disagree. So I report on what they say:

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Another School Bans Cancer Bracelets

Posted On: September 1, 2010 at 12:24 p.m.

A whirlwind of controversy, nationwide, is spreading over the popularity of the “I Love Boobies” rubber wristbands . These wristbands are intended to support research for breast cancer, along with spread awareness. Certainly, they are spreading, but some say it is in poor taste and shouldn’t be distributed in schools. Others disagree, suggesting that at least the message is spreading and money is being raised. Here is what is happening on the latest ban:

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Armstrong’S Good Covering Up The Bad?

Posted On: August 31, 2010 at 10:56 a.m.

Lance Armstrong has made a real name for himself. Oh, sure he won seven—yes SEVEN—tour de France races in his life. But there is more to his story that most are familiar with: his fight against cancer. And that fight, along with the setting up of his foundation and famous yellow “Livestrong wristband” , have made him a very respected person. Of course, he has also been accused of using performance enhancing drugs during his career. So why are sponsors sticking with him when they wouldn’t stick with other athletes like Tiger Woods and Barry Bonds? Here is a bit on that very question:

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Christian Perspective On “Livestrong”

Posted On: August 30, 2010 at 10:56 a.m.

Most Americans—and many across the globe for that matter—are well aware of the yellow “Livestrong wristband” created by Lance Armstrong and his foundation to help stop cancer. The catchphrase has caught on and inspired, literally, millions of people. A Christian writer has now offered a new perspective on that catchphrase that might inspire some people of her faith:

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Livestrong Advances Fight Against Cancer

Posted On: August 29, 2010 at 10:56 a.m.

At a worldwide conference in China, members from across the globe met to discuss cancer treatment. The president of the Livestrong Foundation, started famously by cyclist Lance Armstrong and his yellow “Livestrong wristband” , stated that funding still isn’t where it needs to be stop cancer. Here is some of the report:

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Cancer Bracelets Under Fire In School Districts

Posted On: August 28, 2010 at 10:56 a.m.

Apparently spreading like wildfire is a new pink “rubber wristband” promoting cancer awareness and raising money for research. Okay, this isn’t anything new. But, as you may have seen from one of my earlier reports this week, the wristbands are touting the catchphrase “I Love Boobies” on them. This has caused students, parents, and administrators to get involved in a discussion that puts sexual harassment and cancer victims at odds with each other:

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Sillybandz Bans Crazy Or Legit?

Posted On: August 27, 2010 at 8:56 a.m.

This is beginning to be old news now, but what is amazing is the sheer number of reports across the country that schools are actually banning certain kinds of “rubber wristband” from being worn. Are the bans useful or are they just creating a bigger stir? Here is the lasts report that I am seeing out of the Boston, MA area:

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