Have a cause? Wear a rubber wristband!

Are the hottest wearable right now, despite the fashion gurus adding the adjective 'once trendy' while with them. Yes we are talking about rubber wristbands. Can not run away anymore. Be it evacuees at Gaza or NBA football stars, all wearing these bands. Passing fad? I do not know, but they are still selling like hotcakes.

If you have just emerged from a time machine and can not distinguish a rubber strap from a tennis wristband, read this: Were rubber bracelets popularized by famous cycling champion Lance Armstrong who fought and survived multiple tumors. Armstrong wore a yellow rubber bracelet signed during his record sixth straight victory in the Tour de France in July.

Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread to the lungs and brain when he was 25. He won the 1999 Tour de France and has won six consecutive years. The 'Livestrong' rubber bracelets Lance Armstrong Foundation by half to show support for those fighting cancer. The sale of these bracelets blow when Oprah Winfrey encouraged her viewers to order a bracelet when Armstrong was a guest on his show.

The Live Strong rubber bracelets sell for $ 1 each. And they are still selling at a price of 200,000 per day. Funds raised through the sale of them will support the Lance Armstrong Foundation's efforts to help young cancer patients and their family members to live strong.

Today there are rubber bracelets of all colors - blue, pink, yellow, striped ... The blue rubber wristband was launched by BBC Radio One, and has the words 'Beat Bullying' printed on it. This bracelet is very popular among players. One of the most popular rubber bracelets are all the 'support our troops bracelet' worn by family members of U.S. soldiers. They come in many colors. Those are about the pink breast cancer awareness.

These bracelets are made of silicone or rubber. There are also paper and leather wristbands and ornamental bracelets.

Wearing a bracelet is a good way to announce your support for any good cause. What's more, you can have your custom message printed on it. The beauty of rubber bracelets that can be worn in any situation.

What does the popularity of permanent rubber bracelets mean? That are more than just an accessory. There are about attitude, a reminder of one of the many worthy causes that drive human civilization ahead. Are about the human need for solidarity with those fighting against powerful forces.

Yes, rubber bracelets are a need of civilization in these turbulent times. Let the fashion gurus call it a fad, or what they want. But these rubber bracelets are here to stay.

If you have just cause to support, show it by wearing a rubber bracelet.