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Mini_Miles

Nov 23 2004, 10:47 PM

Noticed this campaign yesterday when my wee brother was watching newsround in my room. Was very interested and went to order my straight away.
I head an anti-bullying commitee at school - made up of senior staff, parents and 2 senior pupils. We are in the process of improving the policy our school has. I was thinking that if these blue wristbands could be ordered/bought in bulk, this could be part of our schools campaign but you can only order one at a time.
Hrm...any thoughts and/or ideas?

Thanks,

Kim xx

P.s - Who has one of these?

Watermelon_Man

Nov 23 2004, 11:49 PM

I have one on the way too whoopee

saxamophonegill

Nov 24 2004, 12:22 AM

i got mine from the radio 1 website. go there (www.bbc.co.uk/radio1) and click on one life.
why don't u email them and ask if they can send a bulk order?

*emily*

Nov 24 2004, 01:05 AM

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clueless

Nov 24 2004, 01:34 AM

I ordered mine yesterday!

Ella xx

Clarabee

Nov 24 2004, 01:42 AM

I can't find the part of the website where you can order them

Mini_Miles

Nov 24 2004, 01:47 AM

Claire - go to the newsround website and theres a link for it

Kim xx

Clarabee

Nov 24 2004, 01:50 AM

Cool! Thankoo!

safa

Nov 24 2004, 02:29 AM

I finally managed to find the place where you order them (it took quite a while) only to find that you can only order them around 8am. Hopefully my memory will surprise me and I shall remember. It's a good idea though.

*emily*

Nov 24 2004, 02:40 AM

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safa

Nov 24 2004, 02:46 AM

I thought it may have been something like that. I read that they got rid of their first batch (100,000 i think) on the first day which is brilliant if it's true!!

*emily*

Nov 24 2004, 02:52 AM

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Mini_Miles

Nov 24 2004, 02:57 AM

Yeah, they've really taken off! Which is really fabby doo!

Get ordering, guys - tis for a good, nice, non-argueing cause!

Kim xx

heythere

Nov 24 2004, 11:00 PM

According to the One Life website over at Radio 1 online then the Beat Bullying wristbands will be available again from 10am tomorrow.

Clarabee

Nov 24 2004, 11:02 PM

I ordered mine this morning!

safa

Dec 1 2004, 02:31 AM

Has anyone received anything as yet?

Jill

Dec 1 2004, 02:46 AM

safa:
Has anyone received anything as yet?

nope, i think they said you should receive it within 28 days, or maybe that was someone else, but no i havent received a wristband yet.

Phoemail

Dec 1 2004, 02:49 AM

Jill:

safa:
Has anyone received anything as yet?

nope, i think they said you should receive it within 28 days, or maybe that was someone else, but no i havent received a wristband yet.

Thats what I got told too!

I ordered mine about three days ago.

I think it'll probably arrive after christmas

*emily*

Dec 2 2004, 03:56 AM

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donan

Dec 2 2004, 05:00 PM

still waiting

*emily*

Dec 2 2004, 05:38 PM

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Starbuck

Dec 13 2004, 08:37 PM

A bit behind, but I ordered mine today. Its a shame you can only order one per person/address... I have ordered for several friends that don't have internet access & had to put in a different address everytime. What about schools that want to order in bulk?

I got my LiveStrong wristbands through the mail today too... there is a 3-4 week waiting list for them & the price they are going for on Ebay due to demand is abominable!!!

Superbeast

Dec 13 2004, 08:47 PM

There's something ironic about the title of this thread.

Starbuck

Dec 13 2004, 09:02 PM

Superbeast:
There's something ironic about the title of this thread.

LOL... I see what you mean...

I ordered Luke a little blue wristband too... nursery can be rough these days!!!

Phoemail

Jan 13 2005, 03:11 AM

I just thought I'd say; I got mine in the post today!

Mini_Miles

Jan 13 2005, 03:19 AM

I got mine about two weeks ago...and its been on my wrist ever since!

Kim xx

clueless

Jan 13 2005, 03:28 AM

Mine was here waiting when I got back to uni after Christmas break

Ella xx

Phoemail

Jan 13 2005, 03:31 AM

Obviously they don't love me and only just sent mine

I've had mine on ever since though.. Very nice they are too!

heythere

Jan 13 2005, 05:18 AM

They have now sold out I believe.

Indeed, they have. From Radio one online:

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The demand for Beat Bullying wristbands has been truly amazing. In just six weeks, we received ONE MILLION requests!

We're sorry but there are no more available.
If you placed your order before 31st December you will receive your wristband.

Wearing a band is not the only way you can show support for the Beat Bullying campaign. Every seven seconds someone is bullied in Britain. So just being aware of the extent of the problem is more important.

However, if you're a fan of wristbands or wish to raise awareness of debt related problems in the developing world and the campaign to end extreme poverty then get your Make Poverty History bands right here (shameless plug but I don't care!) Even Dermot O'Leary is wearing it ladies!!!

Starbuck

Jan 13 2005, 01:55 PM

*emily*

Jan 13 2005, 06:20 PM

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Armageddon Flame

Jan 13 2005, 07:58 PM

heythere

Jan 13 2005, 08:00 PM

is it the blue bands you love too?

Starbuck

Jan 13 2005, 08:11 PM

is it the blue bands you love too?

Yes... but I love Frank more!!!

Superbeast

Jan 13 2005, 09:27 PM

He looks like he just got caught by the police in that picture.

"Alright, alright, I've got me hands on me head.... but Rooney left months ago, you got the wrong one!"

Starbuck

Jan 13 2005, 09:33 PM

I think it was more like "I can't be-LIEVE I missed that one!"

Phoemail

Jan 13 2005, 10:00 PM

Superbeast:
He looks like he just got caught by the police in that picture.

"Alright, alright, I've got me hands on me head.... but Rooney left months ago, you got the wrong one!"

and there was him thinking he was beating the bullying wearing the band.. But no, Even with the 'beat bullying' wristband on you can still be arrested by the police..

Superbeast

Jan 14 2005, 01:21 AM

I do wonder about this whole scheme... how is raising money by buying thick rubberbands going to stop nasty kids smacking about intimidated kids? We can all say "well it raises awareness", but I am sure for centuries bullies have existed and will continue to so long after this campaign, simply because some youths take pleasure in sadism and violence, whether out of malice or to compensate for some internal inadequacy. Plus if a kid does wear one and their bully sees it, chances are they will be focused on even more for "trying to squeal". Just seems like a lot of money that can't possibly be used for the purpose it is being raised unless they are going to bribe these bullies. Unless it was an elaborate ruse to raise money for something else, but that would never happen ever.

Also. have to wonder... how many of these bands were snapped up by celebs to show they are such wonderful beacons of society/have the most fashionable charity accessory since the pink ribbon/green button/red nose?

heythere

Jan 14 2005, 01:42 AM

I actually wonder about the value of such bands too. Are they merely a fashion accessory now or do they still have a role to play in raising awareness? For example, how many people wearing their yelllow bands know the story behind the Livestrong bands and the Lance Armstron charity in general? I'm not sure... I hope they do raise awareness and promote worthy causes though. I just wonder whether with the Livestrong bands, followed by the anti bulling bands, followed by the white Make Poverty History bands we have now reached saturation point meaning that they have now lost their effectiveness?

Oh and the anti bullying bands were given away free so they weren't necessarily about raising money. I believe raising awareness was their primary aim.

HCG

Jan 14 2005, 01:44 AM

I wear a livestrong band because my mate asked me to, one of her relatives has cancer.
I have no idea about the actual charity which is pretty bad

*goes off to click the link in funtin's sig*

heythere

Jan 14 2005, 01:51 AM

ladybenz:
I wear a livestrong band because my mate asked me to, one of her relatives has cancer.
I have no idea about the actual charity which is pretty bad
*goes off to click the link in funtin's sig*

Please don't think I was getting at you or anyone else there. It was just a question I was throwing out there. I can appreciate your reasons for wearing the band and, for what it's worth, I think you have very reason for wearing one is very appropriate.

HCG

Jan 14 2005, 04:00 AM

No I was jsut proving your point that a lot of people don't actually know much about the charities lol!

BostonGirl86

Jan 14 2005, 04:02 AM

although im sure people know about the charity part of the Live Strong bracelets..they have become more of a fashion accessory in the USA in my opinion

Jill

Jan 14 2005, 10:22 PM

yay i received mine today!! my friend got her bout a week ago but shes the only non celeb type person i've seen with them, yay we're finalling getting them

Jill

Jan 14 2005, 10:23 PM

BostonGirl86:
although im sure people know about the charity part of the Live Strong bracelets..they have become more of a fashion accessory in the USA in my opinion

yep same in my school, you cant see without that yellow thing on your wrist although i think most do know what it means but some just want to be cool etc

Phoemail

Jan 15 2005, 12:18 AM

I weirdly received another band in the post today..
So, If anyone hasn't received theirs yet or wants one and can't get one as they've stopped doing them; Then PM me and I'll send it off to you.
Otherwise I'll give it to my mum..

Jill

Jan 15 2005, 03:52 AM

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my bro was gonna get one but now it seems as tho they are sold out

LauraKeane

Jan 15 2005, 05:34 PM

Jill:

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The demand for Beat Bullying wristbands has been truly amazing. In just six weeks, we received ONE MILLION requests!

We're sorry but there are no more available.
If you placed your order before 31st December you will receive your wristband.

I applied for mine AGES ago and no sign of it yet...

Clarabee

Jan 15 2005, 09:07 PM

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I applied for mine AGES ago and no sign of it yet...

Same here!

Armageddon Flame

Jan 15 2005, 11:12 PM

Clarabee:

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I applied for mine AGES ago and no sign of it yet...

Same here!

And here!