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Lance Armstrong bands

Hi
I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on this....(this is a charity that I support = and I hate to see people making personal money out of charities....)

But here is the issue....THe Lance Armstrong Foundation make 'yellow bands' but on ebay you'll see lots of 'other' coloured bands....so I sent off a letter to them asking if these were in deed legit...there response is printed below....is there anyway this can be stopped on ebay? and if so how??? Many thanks for your help

Hello xxxxxx,

Thank you for writing. Many different organizations are now carrying similar wristbands in other colors. Pink wristbands are available from the Susan G. Komen foundation.

The only legitimate bands with the "Livestrong" motto on them are the yellow "Livestrong" wristbands. Any wristbands that read "Livestrong" in something other than yellow are unauthorized copies, and do not
benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation! We are aware that some organizations are selling illegitimate wristbands, and that others are selling legitimate bands for more than a dollar. We are aware of the situation
and investigating possible responses.

Thanks for supporting Lance and the Lance Armstrong Foundation!

Regards,

Carol L.
Lance Armstrong Foundation customer service
https://www.laf.org

Name: xxxxxxx
Order:
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Phone: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Contact via: email
Problem: other
Comments: Please can you confirm that the yellow wristbands are the only LAF product as opposed to the pink/blue etc?? Lots of people keep asking and we\'re
a little confused here across the pond :-)

Keep up the good work

Many thanks

Comments

  • crutches
    crutches Posts: 1,065 Forumite
    blue bands are radio one anti bullying bands which were free from their website.
    Every day above ground is a good one ;)
  • VickyA_2
    VickyA_2 Posts: 4,702 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I've just had a look on ebay for Lance Armstrong things - it's my boyfriend's 30th birthday later this year and I thought something to do with Lance would be good. I was so confused by all those bands in different colours. Thanks for asking the question Murtle as I wouldn't have known.
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  • Clareo
    Clareo Posts: 324 Forumite
    The best thing to do is buy them from the Nike Shop or off the Lance Armstrong website, i bet even some of the yellow ones on ebay are fake! At least then you know the money is going to the right people!
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