clubbingirl Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 so my roommates bf stopped by and I asked him what that camofloge (sp?) bracelet was...and he said that its like a yellow livestrong ones, but this is for the 'support our troops.' I thought it was good idea. i mean why not right? any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie23 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Depends...if the proceeds are going to a good cause like the LAF....then I'd get one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptrop Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Depends...if the proceeds are going to a good cause like the LAF....then I'd get one for sure.Agreed, but I saw them on sale at 7-Eleven and I have a tough time believing that those proceeds are headed in the right direction.. It seems to me they are trying to capitalize...If I'm wrong, let me know. I'm all for supporting those brave souls in our armed forces... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit24e Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Well theres 2 different kinds. One is just generic and the procedes probably go to a swear shop in Korea. But the other ones are made by the USO. Which is defiantly a good cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit24e Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 I believe the 7-11 ones are the good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowina Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifera Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 I bought one a few months ago.. when I took it home and opened it, I was a little disappointed that they are made in China.. so I wrote the USO to see why.. here is my response:Hello Jennifer,First I wanted to thank you for contacting the USO with your concerns. For the past few years, merchants have been selling “I Support the Troops†yard signs, bumper stickers, car magnets, etc. To the best of our knowledge, the only people profiting from this have been the people manufacturing and selling the material. No organization has received donations as a result, as far as we know.When the 7-Eleven, Inc. came to us with an idea to help the USO, we looked at the potential for help, and it was too generous an offer to turn down.7-Eleven took the entire risk in this venture. They paid for the manufacturing, packaging and marketing of the wristbands. They could have done this without benefiting any charity, as others have done, but they wanted to do something to help us, and since the USO IS the way Americans can support the troops, we are proud to be partners with them.When a company comes to us with an idea such as this, that company is under no obligation to lose money in the process. The USO has no way to pay for, sell or distribute these kinds of items, and we’re grateful for 7-Eleven and a few other companies for including the USO as their charity of choice.Please let me know if you have any further questions and concerns, thanks again.Katie Whitlow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit24e Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Yea but theres other ones that look exactly like the USO ones, but they aren't. If you buy it make sure it says USO on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifera Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 You just have to buy it at 7-11.. they are the only ones to buy where the money actually goes to the USO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynzzfinest Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 The ones supporting the USO are available at 7-11, as well as about 800 other different causes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellina1124 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 711 has a bunch.. breast cancer..support our troops.. etc..itz crazy how every1 got into tge bracelets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit24e Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Fuck the other causes. Support the troops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turpentyine Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 how much are they they still selling them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifera Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 It depends on the 7-11 how much they are. Only a dollar actually goes to the USO.. I got mine in December.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubbingirl Posted February 15 Author Report Share Posted February 15 how much are they they still selling them?yes they are still selling them. dunno, the price, but like the peopel saying above: i'd only buy from a reliable resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turpentyine Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 are they only selling them for a limited time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifera Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Limited time .. http://www.uso.org/pubs/8_29_10394.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turpentyine Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit24e Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Uso really is a good cause too. They provide such great service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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