Post by Marwa Osman on Oct 9, 2014 19:25:39 GMT -5
The Livestrong foundation is a nonprofit organization that gives support to people who are affected by cancer. Formally known as Lance Armstrong Foundation, it was founded in 1997 by a former cyclist and a cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong. The idea for the foundation is to help survivors of cancer and cancer patients as well.
The iconic yellow bracelet represents honoring a cancer patient or the support of cancer. Family members, friends, and strangers who care about the cure of cancer buy the bracelet in honor of their lost loved to cancer. The bracelet became popular quickly after the release of the product. What helps this particular bracelet sell is how fast it became a trend. Once one individual wears it, other people want the same bracelet. People slowly question, “what does that bracelet stand for”, “why is everyone wearing that bracelet?”, and “Where can I get one?”. Another reason these bracelets have become popular fast are by the individuals who bought the bracelet and how often they wear the bracelet.
On Google hangout, it mentioned how people tend to follow a trend for who to donate too. When it is seen that many people are donating to a certain cause, everyone would like to join and eventually it well become the “new black”. When people saw that with only a dollar they could support the cause and they can get a bracelet to show that they support the foundation it became popar. The bracelet is an added bonus that kids, teens, and even adults found fashionable. On last week’s hangout it was mentioned that people do not like to go on a website and get multiple popups. The website of Livestrong is simple because its after a click of a button and people can donate quickly.
When the founder of Livestrong, Lance Armstrong, fronted doping allegations, the foundation lost many supporters. People took off the bracelet because it represented something special and it was ruined because of the drug allegations on the creator of this wonderful foundation. While other believe that the bracelet should have nothing to do with Armstrong but with the hope of finding a cure for cancer or a representation for a cancer patient, survivor, and victim.
The iconic yellow bracelet represents honoring a cancer patient or the support of cancer. Family members, friends, and strangers who care about the cure of cancer buy the bracelet in honor of their lost loved to cancer. The bracelet became popular quickly after the release of the product. What helps this particular bracelet sell is how fast it became a trend. Once one individual wears it, other people want the same bracelet. People slowly question, “what does that bracelet stand for”, “why is everyone wearing that bracelet?”, and “Where can I get one?”. Another reason these bracelets have become popular fast are by the individuals who bought the bracelet and how often they wear the bracelet.
On Google hangout, it mentioned how people tend to follow a trend for who to donate too. When it is seen that many people are donating to a certain cause, everyone would like to join and eventually it well become the “new black”. When people saw that with only a dollar they could support the cause and they can get a bracelet to show that they support the foundation it became popar. The bracelet is an added bonus that kids, teens, and even adults found fashionable. On last week’s hangout it was mentioned that people do not like to go on a website and get multiple popups. The website of Livestrong is simple because its after a click of a button and people can donate quickly.
When the founder of Livestrong, Lance Armstrong, fronted doping allegations, the foundation lost many supporters. People took off the bracelet because it represented something special and it was ruined because of the drug allegations on the creator of this wonderful foundation. While other believe that the bracelet should have nothing to do with Armstrong but with the hope of finding a cure for cancer or a representation for a cancer patient, survivor, and victim.
