Other Similar Wristbands
The Livestrong Wristbands have inspired numerous other wristbands for charities, and various political causes. (See gel bracelet.)
- Following the Floyd Landis Tour de France incident, The Onion released a spinoff bracelet with the words "Cheat To Win."
- The pro-assisted suicide organization Americans Allied for Allowing Death with Dignity (AAADD) has raised funds by marketing a black "DieStrong" bracelet.
- In 2007 and 2008, a legal saga played out, involving a man from Oklahoma who sold dog collars with the word "Barkstrong" on them. Livestrong first sued the man in 2007, while the accused launched a counter-suit in 2008 after getting a patent. The collars are still on sale as of November 2012, although the yellow colored ones are no longer available.
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