The New Fantastic Styles Of Cancer Awareness Bracelets

Did you know that 1 in 3 people are affected by cancer in some way during their lifetime? That is a staggering statistic! I imagine you have either been directly affected, or know somebody that has. The research that is done everyday all around the world is constantly finding new ways to prevent and cure various cancers but as you are well aware, this research is not cheap, and nor is providing prevention and cures to patients. Cancer awareness bracelets are a way of raising awareness as well as money for numerous related charities.

It is precisely because so many of us are affected, that cancer awareness bracelets or wirstbands are now considered more than just a charitable donation, (like a poppy). They are available in such a wide choice of styles that they are a fashion accessory with a meaning. You may be aware of that different colors represent different types of cancer, which are as follows:

  • Brain Cancer - Grey
  • Breast Cancer - Pink
  • Childhood Cancer - Amber
  • Colon Cancer - Blue
  • Colorectal Cancer - Brown
  • Leukaemia - Orange
  • Lung Cancer - Clear
  • Melanoma - Black
  • Ovarian, Cervical, Uterine Cancer - Teal
  • Pancreatic Cancer - Purple
  • Prostrate Cancer - Light Blue
  • Other Cancers - Lavender

Cancer awareness bracelets used to be a simple plastic/rubber type wristband that made people aware that you were supporting the charity. But, times have changed. Although this type of band is still available, they are now also made with crystals, beads, silver, and gold. They are fine pieces of jewellery that many celebrities are proud to wear.

Some high profile celeb's have given a lot of time and funding to their chosen charity and are also behind some of the fantastic designs of cancer awareness bracelet that we see today. Geri Haliwell is a shining example of a celebrity who has made a difference to the breast cancer cause. You may or may not like her music but she has used her high profile to help the cause of breast cancer awareness, and raise money for it. Geri is just one of a growing list of celeb's that are joining the fight against cancer.

Of course we don't all have the budget for the most expensive cancer awareness bracelets, but if you want to support your chosen cancer charity then there is bound to be a Cancer awareness bracelet that is within your means. We all know that at the end of the day, regardless of the cost, your money is going to help somebody who is in need, and our combined efforts will save lives.