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I've been noticeing lately more people wearing these bracelets and wondered what they stand for. It was interesting to find out that....the yellow bracelets support the Lance Armstrong Foundation. This foundation provides information about cancer and treatments and provides funds for finding a cure for cancer. It came about because Lance had testicular (or prostate?) cancer, but survived and started the foundation to help other survivors.

On the bracelets, you'll find the phrase "LIVESTRONG". Lance Armstrong is a famous cyclist who has won the Tour de France 6 times. He chose yellow for his bracelets because in the Tour de France the leader of the race is given a yellow jersey to show that he's the leader. However, the leader can only have it as long as he is in the lead. Should someone else push ahead into the lead, he must give up the jersey to the other person. Yellow represents leadership, determination, and a fighting spirit.

The bracelets can be bought for $1 (in America) at Foot Locker, Nike Town, and other places. You can also purchase packages of them (bracelets come in a package of 10) from the website laf.org. All proceeds go to the foundation.