Kid Safety Bands

Posted On: December 10, 2009 at 2:38 p.m.

Anybody who has ever been a parent knows the fear, if even only lasting a second, of not knowing where a child is. Paul O’Dea had a great idea to use rubber wristbands , his are bright orange, to help young children know how to contact their family in case of an emergency. Instructions are given on the wristband so that if a well-meaning stranger wants to help, they will be able to. The Journal News reported this about the story:

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Banding Together For High School Student

Posted On: December 9, 2009 at 2:38 p.m.

As I continue to report about wristbands, I am amazed at their influence around the country and in the world. They are often used as a source of inspiration, remembrance, and awareness for those in need or to raise money for good causes. Recently, during the funeral of a high school student who lost the battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, students handed out custom wristbands .

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Promotional Event Encourages Good Neighborly Behavior

Posted On: November 30, 2009 at 4:02 p.m.

It appears like we have gotten to the point where we need gatherings to promote good neighbor tactics. Apparently the community of Wyberton needed a little help. As part of the promotions to the event, and help the kids remember the importance of good behavior, rubber wristbands were given out:

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Emergency Wristbands Might Save Lives

Posted On: November 29, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.

You might think all of our technology efforts are going into handheld electronic devices. However, even the silicone rubber wristbands industry is advancing its technologies and ideas. A new bracelet is offering a way to let first responders know the medical situation of an injured person. Here’s what I found on the topic:

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Breast Cancer Awareness And Livestrong Bands

Posted On: November 28, 2009 at 10:13 a.m.

Lance Armstrong, perhaps single-handedly, made the silicone one of the most popular world-wide trends in giving support to important causes. It all started with a cancer awareness campaign in 2004. His Livestrong wristbands continue make huge strides in cancer awareness:

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Paralyzed Man Given Support

Posted On: November 27, 2009 at 8:14 a.m.

A man in Santa Clarita Valley, CA was recently paralyzed after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle. Those who want to show support and get involved in his recovery process can follow a website his family set up. They can also wear a custom wristband .

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Wristbands A Good Vaccination Reminder?

Posted On: November 26, 2009 at 9:01 a.m.

Of all the uses for silicone wristband , I haven’t seen this come up yet. In Australia, the Vanuatu program is giving a trial run to the idea of giving silicone wristbands to women who get their cervical cancer vaccinations. The idea is twofold: the women get a reward for coming and they have a reminder on their wrist to come back and get the follow-up shot. Here’s part of the story:

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Why A Rubber Wristband? Part Ii

Posted On: November 25, 2009 at 2:42 p.m.

Yesterday I reported on some common reasons why people use rubber wristbands to help support charitable causes. As a follow-up to that report, I wanted today to mention what Buzzle.com reports might be a more business-merchandise use for the custom wristband :

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Why A Rubber Wristband? Part 1

Posted On: November 24, 2009 at 11:13 a.m.

It has been a while since I have reported on some of the most common uses for the rubber wristbands . Buzzle.com has noted a couple important and popular uses for the wristband and I thought I would share, today and tomorrow, what they are saying. First, wristbands can be used for charitable causes:

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A Concert To Fight Hiv/Aids In Nagaland

Posted On: November 23, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.

The worldwide growth of the silicone wristbands is nothing short of phenomenal. Its ability to spread a message of hope has been incredible. I just came across this article (below) about a state in northern India, Nagaland, where HIV/Aids is a growing problem. In an effort to spread awareness, local artists will be performing. One of their methods of spreading the word is to hand out those rubber wristbands:

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