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A guy I used to work with, James Lee, has set up a site called www.gi-bracelet.org to help raise money for military families affected by the injury or death of a breadwinner.
You may be experiencing "bracelet fatigue"; it seems like there's one for every cause, in every color. But I really like James' approach. All of the $5 cost of each bracelet goes to charities that support the families of fallen or injured troops. The cost of manufacturing the bracelets, administering the site, and shipping is $2.99 for the first bracelet and $1 for each additional bracelet.
Every transaction is completely transparent - if you make a purchase, you'll see the amount posted publicly on the Web site in minutes, and you can track where all of the funds go. The fact that everything is out in the open makes me feel comfortable that this isn't just a fashion or political statement, it's a real way to help people who have experienced firsthand the sacrifice of our wonderful troops.To find out more, visit www.gi-bracelet.org.
Posted by dladuke at March 27, 2005 11:20 AM