"Tedstrong" bracelets!

[MonteLukast]

You may have seen these, TayTay? I unfortunately can not find ANY pictures. But I did find several links:

Below Boston: www.soapblox.net/belowboston/showDiary.do?diaryId=1677
Boston Herald
The Hotline

They're supposed to be in "Kennedy blue" (Island Blue, is that the same color as Carolina blue?)

I seriously wouldn't mind one.

[TayTay]

1. I'm wearing one right now!

They were given out to delegates at the Convention on Sat. in Lowell. They are meant to remind Mass Dems that Sen. Kennedy is a fighter and that all of us need to remain strong and resolute in support of him.

There was an address to write to get more, but I don't have it with me. I will try and find it and post it later on.

[wisteria]

7. Please post that address when you can.

Senator Kennedy has been in my thoughts and prayers.

[Island Blue]

2. I have no idear - but I want one.

Carolina blue is shade of light blue - I'd have to see a bracelet to know if they're the same color. Of course since he had his surgery at Duke, wearing a Carolina blue anything would be a serious faux pas on the Senator's part. ;)

[beachmom]

3. I want one, too! I never did get any of the other bracelets, but I can't tell

you how inspired I am by Ted Kennedy, and the way he marched into that surgery (in NC, no less!) fearless to what lay next for him. I am pretty optimistic that the dire predictions opined for him were uttered too hastily. I would love one of those bracelets to remind people of how sometimes you need to solve a problem in a way others haven't even considered: operating on an inoperable brain tumor. Now that is something.

[globalvillage]

4. I have one for you. n/t

[beachmom]

6. Thank you, GV!! nt

[TayTay]

5. "TEDStrong" bracelet info

http://www.canceradvocacy.org/news/press/2008/tedstrong-bracelet.html


Washington, DC -

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) announced today that it will provide free patient education materials and program information throughout Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Democratic Party informed NCCS of its intention to create and distribute bracelets inscribed with "TEDSTRONG" as a show of support for Senator Edward Kennedy as he moves forward with his cancer treatment. Any donations received from the distribution of the bracelets, which will be given out to delegates attending the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention on June 7, will go to benefit NCCS, the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country. Funds derived from donations for the bracelets will help the organization further its charitable activities through the distribution of free education materials to people diagnosed with cancer.

"Since he first entered the Senate, Senator Kennedy has been a national champion for quality cancer care. As Senator Kennedy deals with personal health challenges of his own, we are proud to stand with him in this battle and to support his legislative efforts to bring quality cancer care to all Americans. NCCS considers it a great privilege to be involved in this new initiative to benefit citizens of Massachusetts who are dealing with cancer," said Robert Sachs, Chairman of the NCCS Board of Directors, and a 21-year cancer survivor. Mr. Sachs is also a Trustee of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a Boston resident.

NCCS will coordinate with cancer care centers, hospitals, advocacy and support organizations throughout The Bay State to distribute the Cancer Survival Toolbox®, an award-winning self-learning audio program developed by NCCS in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society, the Association of Oncology Social Workers, and the National Association of Social Workers. The Toolbox, provided free of charge, assists cancer survivors in getting information and building the skills they need to better meet and understand the challenges of their illness. Available through multimedia applications, the Toolbox features 12 modules that help cancer survivors as well as their caregivers, families and loved ones in dealing with and getting through diagnosis and treatment.

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BTW, they are a deep, deep, almost purplish blue. Reminds me of the color in my office, but a shade lighter than the signs for JK.

[wisteria]

8. Thanks Tay. Ignore my previous post. requesting this info. n/t