Bracelets in the News
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Anti-obesity campaign in Britain goes big with Wristbands
The anti-poverty movement has its white wristbands. The AIDS awareness campaign has its red ribbons. Is the effort to curb obesity about to get its own instantly recognizable symbol? Continue reading → -
Wristbands to help children to safety when lost
THOUSANDS of children in Cramlington have been given wristbands to help them stay safe if they get lost. The initiative, developed by Community Support Officers Liam Dixon and Barry Elliott, has seen around 5,000 friendship bands given out to primary school pupils containing phone numbers to ring if they get lost or separated from their parents. Continue reading → -
Sport? No, this is a war, says hungry Vainikolo
Lesley Vainikolo offered England's dumbfounded fans a candid explanation yesterday for their apocalyptic collapse against Wales. "You have to play for 80 minutes, not 50," said Gloucester's fearsome wing. Continue reading → -
Vote Strong Wristbands
San Diego State Associated Students has launched a campaign to encourage students to vote. Jeremy Ehrlich, A.S. vice president of external affairs, and the A.S. External Affairs Board have been handing out yellow T-shirts, buttons and stickers with the words "I Will Vote" to students. There are also yellow wristbands with the words "Vote Strong," one of which was given to Sen. Hillary Clinton after her appearance at SDSU on Friday. Continue reading → -
Saying a big no to bullies
Bully free zone was the message permeating through Warrawong Public School as students, teachers and parents came together to stamp out bullying in their school. Wednesday April 5 saw all students, from kindergarten to year 6, participate in a series of ant-bullying activities. Continue reading →