More-on Yellow Band-o-Mania

I am of course thrilled that the current LIVESTRONG yellow band craze that is sweeping the nation is raising a lot of money for LAF. However, from my perspective, it is clear that things have gone terribly out of control when the yellow band is spotted on the likes of Lindsay Lohan and Britney's future ex-husband #2 (sorry) and NOT on a single person at a major cancer center in a major city (where I was keeping score for the better part of the whole day today.)

Only a few weeks ago my "cancer friends" and I proudly sported the yellow band as a badge of honor. I am upset now that all these Teen People Lance-abees are co-opting a symbol of cancer pride and now we have to go find a new one. How did things go so wrong so quickly?

On the Yellow Band:

"We welcome any alternative to the Kabbalah bracelet..." - British Vogue

"I was going to buy one as part of my wardrobe for my experiment as dressing up and acting like an Abercrombie kid at a party where I didn't know anyone to see if it worked to get chicks. Those things are quintessential preppie flair..." - Random Kid on Bam Margera Message Board (don't ask.)

"Who knew a yellow rubber band would become this summer's Murikami Bag?" - Me

First the Buddhist beads, then the red string, and now this. Another well-intended statement usurped and spoiled by trendsters. Sigh. I'm so sad.

On a happy note, I want to acknowledge the lovely people (many of whom I don't even know) who have donated so generously to me today (and every day). You all have warmed my heart and really renewed my faith in the goodness of people. So to my wonderful brother and my friends in Boulder and New Orleans, my most sincere thanks and love.

Fundraising days remaining: 17
Raised to date: $19,455
Amount to reach goal: $545 (wow!)

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