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Wearin' Yellow

Echo

Echo

crooked smile
Jul 10, 2002
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Slacking at work
So today I went to lunch with a coworker and some of his friends who I didn't know. One of the dudes saw the LiveStrong band and was like, cool, you support cancer research? So he was asking me what kind of riding I do and stuff, and he says he doesn't ride bikes but he's a big fan of Lance, read both his books, watched the Tour, etc. Turns out he's a cancer survivor. Pretty cool.
 
Arsbars

Arsbars

"Finger Lickin' Good"
Mar 25, 2003
551
0
Charlotte, NC
it has become a fashion statement here in dc. EVERYONE on the metro has them.. i still think its cool because that money is still going to a good cause
 
mobius

mobius

Turbo Monkey
Jan 25, 2003
2,158
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Around DC
It's a fashion statement everywhere now. A family friend who was borrowing my explorer to take their kid to school came over and her kid was like oh my god wher did you get that i must have one ive called everywhere. I said wow its cool you are searching out to find a thing for cancer she goes oh no i just want one because it was in (insert teen mag here) as a fashion item to have.
 
LordOpie

LordOpie

MOTHER HEN
Oct 17, 2002
21,022
3
Denver
mobius said:
It's a fashion statement everywhere now. ... she goes oh no i just want one because it was in (insert teen mag here) as a fashion item to have.
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I know what ya mean. It's getting to the point where I'm starting to root for cancer.

I mean, what's next, putting something in a sig about it or typing in large yellow text here?

GOOOOOOO CANCER!
 
Leethal

Leethal

Turbo Monkey
Oct 27, 2001
1,240
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Avondale (Phoenix)
I was just browsing through ebay and decided to do a search on Livestrong... Like 12 pages of hits where people are selling wristbands... I must be dumb for giving mine away for free... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
golgiaparatus

golgiaparatus

Out of my element
Aug 30, 2002
7,340
41
Deep in the Jungles of Oklahoma
splat said:
I hope it becomes a fasion trend, and they sell 10 Billion of them!

More $$ for cancer research the better!

and my mother is a cancer survivor.
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No chit, bring on the trend, what I want to know is... when will some phoney ass $$ hungry, teenie bopper company duplicate the band and sell it for profit.
 
chicodude

chicodude

The Spooninator
Mar 28, 2004
1,054
2
Paradise
i hope never.

i noticed last night that John Kerry wears one, and so does the guy the hosted the last comic standing Jay mohr
 
pnj

pnj

Turbo Monkey till the fat lady sings
Aug 14, 2002
4,696
40
seattle
who doesn't support cancer? i mean, one dollar doesn't really do much. I think people just wear them to be like "look at me, I support cancer..."

so you spent one buck? I don't feel like I have to go around telling people that I spend money to help people. it's like patting yourself on your own back. no offense to those that don't wear them for that reason but that is the feeling I got when one of the broads in the office had one. she sucks, so everybody sucks..:D

my other co-worker had cancer. got a testical removed. he said when he got it he went to the docs a few times for some pain and they didn't really do anything. then one day, he has this GIANT thing on his neck, like four inches of bubble. they had to cut him open and scrape out his insides. he had cancer like all over inside him but he somehow lived. nutty.

my other friend had a golf ball sized tumor in her head. they had to cut her skull and then they put her skin back together with like 115 metal staples. they shaved half her head and she looked SOOO punk rock. it was cool.:) she is still alive 8 years later. kick ass!

my hands still smell like gas....:(
 
J

JRB

Guest
SNORE - not the yellow band. The fact that we keep drudging this up. Shouldn't we talk about salons or just bump old threads?
 
Mtbkngrl

Mtbkngrl

Monkey
Aug 21, 2002
168
0
Rochester NY
pnj said:
who doesn't support cancer? i mean, one dollar doesn't really do much. I think people just wear them to be like "look at me, I support cancer..."

so you spent one buck? I don't feel like I have to go around telling people that I spend money to help people. it's like patting yourself on your own back. no offense to those that don't wear them for that reason but that is the feeling I got when one of the broads in the office had one. she sucks, so everybody sucks..:D"



Over 8 million people spent a buck. Do you still think one dollar doesn't do much?
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Morryjg

Morryjg

Mr. Ho Jangles
May 9, 2003
905
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Littleton
The wear yellow campaign isn't for cancer research either. It's all about helping out those that are dealing with cancer. So, lots of people have the wrong impression. It's still pretty dang cool, but at least understand what you are support.

From LAF.com
Education - The LAF informs cancer patients, health care professionals and the public about the physical, emotional and practical issues that people face in their battle with cancer. We provide the information and resources people need to live strong.


Advocacy - The LAF represents people living with cancer on Capitol Hill. We are increasing awareness, encouraging the government to take action, and addressing the health policy concerns of people battling cancer and their families.


Public Health - The LAF plans, develops and funds programs that provide after-treatment support and services for people living with cancer and their families.


Research - The LAF supports scientific and clinical research that seeks to better understand cancer's physical, emotional and practical effects and the challenge of living with the disease.
 
bpatterson6

bpatterson6

Turbo Monkey
Jul 1, 2004
1,049
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Colorado
The more money the better for cancer research!
Doesnt matter how you get it as long as you get it.
My dad ISN'T a cancer survivor. He was my best friend.
55 Years old and he's Gone Forever.
Anyone that roots for cancer, you need help. :mumble:
 
scofflaw23

scofflaw23

Monkey
Mar 13, 2002
266
0
Raleigh
Umm...under what you pasted, there's a section entitled RESEARCH. That sounds like RESEARCH to me.



Morryjg said:
The wear yellow campaign isn't for cancer research either. It's all about helping out those that are dealing with cancer. So, lots of people have the wrong impression. It's still pretty dang cool, but at least understand what you are support.

From LAF.com
Education - The LAF informs cancer patients, health care professionals and the public about the physical, emotional and practical issues that people face in their battle with cancer. We provide the information and resources people need to live strong.


Advocacy - The LAF represents people living with cancer on Capitol Hill. We are increasing awareness, encouraging the government to take action, and addressing the health policy concerns of people battling cancer and their families.


Public Health - The LAF plans, develops and funds programs that provide after-treatment support and services for people living with cancer and their families.


Research - The LAF supports scientific and clinical research that seeks to better understand cancer's physical, emotional and practical effects and the challenge of living with the disease.
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N8 v2.0

N8 v2.0

Not the sharpest tool in the shed
Oct 18, 2002
11,003
149
The Cleft of Venus
I saw one on the soldier checking ID's at the gate this afternoon...

Strictly against regulation but its for a good cause. As he checked my ID I asked him about it and he said it was for his mom who was a cancer survivor.
 
chicodude

chicodude

The Spooninator
Mar 28, 2004
1,054
2
Paradise
i saw tons at hot august nights, but they were on all rich kids, i was riding my road bike at the time, and they were in big trucks, cutting me off :( maybe one of their parents is a cyclist.
 
BigMike

BigMike

BrokenbikeMike
Jul 29, 2003
8,931
0
Montgomery county MD
I just got one today actually, from a friend at my shop.

its odd though, hows its mostly riding fold that have them, when it really has nothing to do with riding at all. :think:
 
chicodude

chicodude

The Spooninator
Mar 28, 2004
1,054
2
Paradise
i think most bikey people are on sites like RM (although there not as cool) and lance is pushing them like mad. Plus they are sweat resistant, which is a plus for FOLD like us :thumb:
 
lanman

lanman

Monkey
Nov 2, 2001
202
0
Natick, MA
I see them all over the place in eastern MA, and to address the question why wear it big deal you spent a buck...the more people that wear them the more exposure they get and people will say to themselves hey I want one...kind of common sense
 
Morryjg

Morryjg

Mr. Ho Jangles
May 9, 2003
905
0
Littleton
scofflaw23 said:
Umm...under what you pasted, there's a section entitled RESEARCH. That sounds like RESEARCH to me.
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Yes.........it says research. It does not mean that they are supporting the research of the fight against cancer. From that same sentence " to better understand cancer's physical, emotional and practical effects and the challenge of living with the disease."

I'm not ripping on anyone here, just trying to spread some knowledge. It's all a great cause! My mom died of cancer too, it's too bad she could not have been a cancer survivor.
 
Morryjg

Morryjg

Mr. Ho Jangles
May 9, 2003
905
0
Littleton
SkaredShtles said:
:think: You know, I've not seen a *single* one on *anybody* - is this maybe some sort of East Coast/West Coast thing?? :D

-S.S.-
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Hmmmmmmm.............me thinks you are hiding in a hole somewhere. I see them every day.
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

Monkey
Jan 8, 2002
623
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Naperville, IL
I was driving to the Cubs game on Sunday and I saw a guy driving along in his yuppiechicjetta wearing his LIVEstrong band and smoking his clove cig in the same hand that his band was on.

PS he was also drinking starbucks.

This has gone to far.
 
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