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Wristband Activism WORKS - Raise Money For Your Cause
Slacktivists. That's what some call those who wear to promote a cause or organization. Cynics say the wearing of a little piece of silicone doesn't do much beyond giving the wearer a warm fuzzy feeling.
What the critics don't realize however, is the astounding fundraising power of the simple custom silicone wristband. Because they can be produced in huge numbers, wristbands cost very little to make. They can be sold cheaply, enabling virtually anyone who wants one to buy it. But what most people don't realize is the per-unit profit margin can be HUGE.
Consider this: By selling wristbands, you can make a significant contribution to your cause or organization. For example, 500 basic debossed wristbands, with the message of your choice pressed into the silicone, will cost $0.27 each, for a total price of $135. Sell those wristbands for $2 each, and you'll net $865 to donate to the cause of your choice. Sell them for $5 each, and you can donate $2,365.
And here's the trick: your cost goes down as the order quantity goes up. Order 5,bracelets for fundraising,000 debossed silicone wristbands and they're only $0.15 each, for a total of $750. Sell them on campus or through your church at $2 each, and you net $9,250 for a worthy cause. Sell them for $5 each, and your donation soars to $24,250!
And every wristband you sell will serve as a reminder to others of the cause you support. Your silicone wristbands will help keep people aware of the issues. Every wristband worn is a chance for someone to ask the wearer what it's for, a chance to impart information, to gain new support.
Let the cynics carp. The so-called "slacktivists" are still raising money for something they believe in, and showing support for something that's important to them. Can the cynics say the same?
At Direct Wristbands, we will work with you to design your, and help you get the most "bang for the buck." Call us TOLL FREE at 1-800-570-3260, or email us at info@directwristbands.com today.
Stock Red Ribbon Bracelets Still Available!
There is still time to get your stock in time for your Red Ribbon Week events! Quantities are dwindling quickly, and only the next lucky few will be able to get their orders filled.
These 180mm "Youth" sized wristbands are red debossed bracelets with color filled text in white and are proving to be much hotter than we anticipated! Call our toll-free number today to beat the crowd and get your silicone wristbands reserved and shipped out to you in time for Red Ribbon Week.
Our helpful sales staff will also be glad to help create your custom-designed wristbands for any upcoming events as well, so don't hesitate to email us or give us a call!
Stock Red Ribbon Wristbands inhouse and ready to ship!
Every year it happens...someone hands you the responsibility of ordering Red Ribbon Week silicone bracelets to you at the last minute, and there is no time to get them created and delivered by your event date.
DirectWristbands.com is here to help! We have just received a stock of pre-made , which are ready to ship out to you TODAY!
These youth sized silicone wristbands are the standard Red Ribbon Week red, with the message "Proud To Be Drug Free" debossed on the bracelet and color-filled in white to highlight the wording. Supplies are limited and going fast, so give our sales team a call and get your Red Ribbon Week bracelets for your organization ordered today!
Not too Late to Order Red Ribbon Wristbands
There is still time to get your in time for your organization's events, but time is running out to ensure the custom wristbands arrive in time!
Below is the history of how Red Ribbon Week started, and what the millions of customized anti-drug rubber wristbands around the country actually represent.
Kiki Camarena was born in 1947 in Mexico. In 1968, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving for two years, he joined the Calexico Police Department as a criminal investigator in 1970. In May of 1973, Kiki began working as a narcotics investigator with the El Centro Police Department.
He stayed with the El Centro P.D. until 1974 when he joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). His first assignment as a Special Agent with DEA was back in Calexico, California. In 1977, he was reassigned to the Fresno District Office in Northern California. Four years later, Kiki was transferred to Mexico. For 4.5 years in Mexico, he worked to uncover the country's biggest marijuana and cocaine traffickers. In early 1985, he was very close to unlocking a billion dollar drug pipeline. Before he was able to expose the drug trafficking operations, he was kidnapped on February 7, 1985. While headed to meet his wife Mika, Kiki was accosted by five armed men who dragged him into a car and sped away. That was the last time anyone would see him alive.
It is believed that Special Agent Camarena's death occurred two days later, but his remains were not discovered until March 5, 1985. He was 37 years old and was survived by his wife, Mika and their three children Enrique, Daniel and Erik. During his 11 years with DEA, Kiki received two Sustained Superior Performance Awards, a Special Achievement Award and the Administrator's Award of Honor was awarded to him posthumously - the highest award granted by the DEA.
Shortly after Kiki's death, Congressman Duncan Hunter and high school friend Henry Lozano launched Camarena Clubs in Kiki's hometown of Calexico. Hundreds of club members including Calexico High School teacher David Dhillon wore red ribbons and pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifices made by Kiki Camarena and so many others on behalf of all Americans.
Red Ribbon Week eventually gained momentum throughout California, the Southwest and later the United States. In 1985, members of the club presented the "Camarena Club Proclamation" to then First Lady Nancy Reagan, bringing national attention to the cause. Later that summer, parent groups in California, Illinois and Virginia began promoting the wearing of Red Ribbons nationwide during late October. The campaign was then formalized in 1988 with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. Today, the eight-day celebration is sponsored by the National Family Partnership (previously known as the Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth), and has become the annual catalyst to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, work places and communities. Each year, during the last week in October, more than 80 million young people and adults show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free life by wearing or displaying the Red Ribbon. In recent times, the actual ribbon has been replaced primarily by red silicone wristbands and lapel pins.
LOW LOW Custom Silicone Wristband PricesSeptember 25, 2009
Check out the new LOW prices on our custom silicone wristbands! Now you can save money like never before on rubber bracelets with your event, company or organization name custom imprinted on each band!
DirectWristbands.com is always working to keep our prices as low as possible while still maintaining the high level of quality and delivery speed our customers are used to receiving. This time, we locked our accountants in their office, barred the door and refused to let them out until we had the largest discounts on our custom silicone bracelets ever. Hours later, we received a tear- and flop sweat-stained sheet of paper with incredible markdowns on every type of silicone wristband we manufacture!
You can now get 1,000 for just $.19 per piece! Sell them for just $1.00 each, and you can make $810.00 PURE PROFIT!
Call our customer service team today while these great savings last, and we will be happy to find the best bracelet style and value to suit your needs!
Red Ribbon Week is almost hereSeptember 18, 2009
Red Ribbon Week is quickly approaching, and organizations across the county are beginning to order their custom silicone wristbands and other event materials.
Here are some interesting facts about :
- Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually at the end of October in the United States.
- The National Family Partnership estimates that more than 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon celebrations each year.
- In 1988, the NFP coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons.
- The first Red Ribbon Week events were held in La Mirada and Norwalk, California.
- Most American schools participate in Red Ribbon Week by offering drug prevention education, doing classroom exercises and by giving the children red ribbons or silicone bracelets to wear for the duration of the week.
Red Ribbon Week themed custom wristbands are quickly becoming the staple of drug prevention activies during Red Ribbon events. Easy to hand out and even easier to wear, these inexpensive silicone bracelets are a durable and popular way to keep this year's theme visible and in the memory of children and young adults who need this message the most!
Red Ribbon Week Next MonthSeptember 10, 2009
Red Ribbon Week is coming up next month, and millions of people in schools and community organizations across the country will be taking this opportunity to participate in anti-drug events.
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the nation - the NFP(National Family Partnership) estimates that over 80 MILLION people participate in Red Ribbon related events every year!
The DEA joins with community coalitions and prevention groups to organize and carry out Red Ribbon Week activities, ranging from classroom events to stadium-sized rallies.
Schools, businesses, the faith community, media, families and community coalitions also join together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week in many ways. These may include sponsoring essay and poster contests, organizing drug-free races, decorating buildings in red, handing out silicone bracelets to customers, holding parades or community events or by publicizing the value of a drug-free and healthy lifestyle.
One of the most recognizable and well-received ways to show your support during Red Ribbon Week is to wear custom silicone wristbands. Many organizations and schools have now started traditions of offering a new with a different drug-free message every year!
DirectWristbands.com will be offering special pricing and promotions on custom silicone bracelets based on Red Ribbon Week leading up to the event. We will also be providing more facts and information about the history of this important event along with tips to make your organization's participation more effective!
Joyce Meyer Ministries Custom Awareness Wristbands
August 19, 2009
One of our long-time silicone bracelet customers is Joyce Meyer Ministries. This nondenominational organization works through television, radio, the internet and many types of print media to bring their message to people around the world.
Through the years, Joyce Meyer Ministries has begun to use to bring hope to many people and to reach out to those needing help at home and abroad. You can learn more about this great organization by visiting their website at http://joycemeyer.org/
Below is a picture of their most recent custom bracelet, which incorporates a stylized hand logo between their themed message and their website.
If you would like help finding the right look for your own custom silicone wristbands, give our sales team a call today and start finding out how easy it is to make a difference in your community!
Cancer Awareness and Research Fund Raising
August 10, 2009
Renai Twilinger's church was looking for a way to raise both money and support for a member with cancer, but they did not have much money to spend. When she came across DirectWristbands.com, she knew she had found exactly what they needed!
With just $260 of the $300 that had been initially donated, they were able to order 1,000 custom silicone bracelets, which they sold at various church functions. Renai tells us "The wristband fundraiser was a huge success - we sold every one of [the custom bracelets] within the first two weeks at two dollars each!"
Using a portion of the $1,840 profit made from the bracelets, they have now branched out and have ordered , custom lapel pins and custom magnets to go along with a larger order of custom silicone wristbands. Renai has several local businesses who have agreed to sell the items within their stores as well.
She and the church have seen such positive reactions to the fundraiser that plans are under consideration to make the promotional item sales part of a permanent charity within their community!
Custom Wristbands for Fundraisers
August 5, 2009
As Summer begins to wind down, begin to heat up! What better way to raise money for a school field trip, rally support for a charitable organization in your community or even help a friend in need? Custom rubber bracelets are considered an ideal fundraising item for a number of reasons.
Silicone bracelets are INEXPENSIVE! An order of 2,000 debossed bracelets will only cost your organization $440.00 bottom-line delivered. Even if you price the custom wristbands at a very low price of $1.00 - and almost everyone has a dollar in their wallet or purse - per wristband, your group would bring in a net profit of $1,560.00!!!! No other fundraising item allows you to keep such a low cost to the donor while exponentially increasing your profit like custom bracelets.
Custom wristbands are easily portable. You can easily carry a box containing hundreds of silicone bracelets to a church, school or community function without breaking your back! Additionally, anyone purchasing a custom rubber bracelet from you does not have to worry how they will get it home - just put it on your wrist, and you are good to go.
Silicone wristbands are extremely popular and well known. Custom rubber bracelets have become both a fashion accessory for young people as well as a common sight on men and women in the business world everyday. From famous athletes and musicians to school teachers and accountants, silicone bracelets are instantly recognizable everyone can identify with the charity and support they bring to people around the world.
Custom bracelets have been around for years and the silicone bracelet craze shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Why not join in the fun and help your group raise money for a good cause at the same time? Our sales staff and graphic artists are standing by to help make your custom wristband fundraiser profitable and fun!
Customer Spotlight
February 17, 2009
Customer Spotlight: Nathan's business, Ganoff Plumbing, sponsored a mini-marathon for James Madison Elementary School in his hometown. They decided to use as a means of both thanking people in the community who signed up as well as ensuring that all contestants were paying participants. The remaining silicone wristbands were then sold at the post-race ceremony and picnic to help raise even more money for their local school. Nathan purchased 3,000 custom wristbands at $.24 each and sold them for an average of $2.00 each, raising a net total of $5,280.00 for the school's computer fund! How have your silicone bracelets helped your business, charity or fundraiser? Drop us a line or send us an email, and we will be glad to share your story!
November 13, 2008
Custom Wristbands for Christmas and New Years gifts
Christmas and New Year's Eve are just around the corner, and as an early Christmas gift to all of you, Directwristbands.com will be offering a 5% discount on any custom wristband or lanyard order between now and the end of 2008! To help put you further in the Christmas spirit, if your bracelets or lanyards include red or green coloring anywhere within the design, you will receive an additional 5% off, for a total of 10% off the cost of your silicone bracelets or custom lanyards! Whether you choose to order custom wristbands as a Christmas or New Year's party favor, to help raise money for many of the worthwhile charities working to feed and clothe the homeless around the holiday season or just as a way to spread Christmas cheer around the office, we at Directwristbands.com hope you will allow us to custom create the exact you have in mind. Give our customer service team a call at your convenience and mention the above special offer to receive your discount and learn how your holiday season events can be made even more memorable at an easily affordable price!
May 9, 2008Fundraising Opportunities with Silicone Wristbands
There is no better way to raise money for your organization or cause than with The cost to start this fundraiser is very low compared to the amount of money that you can raise for your group. At Directwristbands.com we have helped to raise millions of dollars for charities, organizations, and schools through the sale of our silicone wristbands. The best part is that you can customize your silicone wristbands with any message and any color.
Many organizations decide on a theme for their custom silicone wristbands order. Choosing one color and message helps to build a campaign and awareness for a particular cause. In a previous blog we shared what colors many other groups have decided to use for their silicone wristbands. You can be creative and come up with your own designs and color combinations. Our wristbands ship on normal production in about 2 weeks and a rush delivery takes only 1 week to receive.
Many of our customers charge anywhere from $2.00-$10.00 when they resell their silicone wristbands. We have created a chart below which outlines how much money your organization can raise based on your selling price point. As you can see you can make anywhere from $200 to $100,000 based on the size of your group. If you order more than 10,000 silicone wristbands you can raise even more!
Our customers tell us time and time again how EASY this fundraiser is. We know that you have all tried popcorn, car washes, and candy and it is tough to get people to buy. Silicone wristbands offer a product that people want and that is affordable to buy. Good luck with you fundraising and please let us know if we can be of any assistance with your orders.
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