BellaOnline Forums Beauty and Self Fashion Jewelry Should you wear an awareness wrist band?

I think they are working for half the people who are buying them and for the other half I think they are just another accessory. Obviously, the ones that actually raise money for charity have more of a benefit.

I would never buy or wear an "awareness" bracelet. The causes are often good ones, but the bracelets themselves are quite tacky-looking. (Honestly, they remind me of Crocs. They're like Crocs for the wrists.)

Also, I don't like the idea that a person needs to advertise what organizations/causes they've donated to. You could argue that this helps with promotion/awareness, but I would counter that many people who wear them are more interested in saying something about themselves (i.e., that they're generous, or informed, or moral, or trendy) than about raising awareness.

I would rather simply donate to a cause I believe in. If I then wanted to promote the cause, I'd buy a t-shirt, or (even better) volunteer my time.

awareness wristbands are great especially those who cant afford to donate. they can show their support just by wearing these bracelets.

I Wold definitely wear one if i knew the proceeds go to a cause...besides i do have a LiveStrong Bracelet....

This doubt is with every charities. When I give I of course hope at least a part will go where it's supposed to but I will never stop myself to give just in case nothing is given unless of course that I have the proof in front of me that this particular place is a fraud.