Rubber Bracelets for a Cause

In recent years, rubber bracelets have been used to represent and support different causes. They are often designed and sold as a fundraiser. Though there are many different varieties, each different color can typically be linked to a specific cause.

Red

Red bracelets are typically worn for heart disease prevention or HIV/AIDS awareness. However, Stephen Colbert has recently added another cause with his Wrist Strong campaign. This satirical campaign raises money for the Yellow Ribbon Fund.

Orange

The two most common uses of orange rubber bracelets for a cause are for multiple sclerosis and the American Cancer Society. ACS uses the bracelets to promote a smoke-free lifestyle.

Yellow

Yellow bracelets most commonly are connected to Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong campaign. The first to use rubber bracelets as a fundraiser, LiveStrong supports cancer research.

Green

Environmental groups have begun to use green bracelets to raise awareness for their causes. Messages such as "Save Our Earth" are frequently printed on rubber bracelets for these groups.

Blue

Blue rubber bracelets are currently used by more different causes than any other color. In the UK, the biggest blue bracelet campaign is anti-bullying. US groups have used the color to represent an anti-Bush vote, autism awareness and tsunami relief.

Pink

As with the pink ribbons, pink rubber bracelets are typically used for breast cancer awareness and fundraising. Target has made and sold these bracelets to support cancer research.