Gel bracelets or jelly bracelets are an inexpensive type of bracelet. They come in many different colors, and dozens can be worn on each arm."Awareness bracelets", carry embossed messages demonstrating the user's support for a cause or charitable organization.
Awareness bracelets gained in popularity in 2004 when Lance Armstrong Foundation introduced its trademark yellow silicone Livestrong wristband to raise support for cancer research.By early 2005, silicone bracelets became popular with many charities such as Make Poverty History and the BBC's Beat Bullying campaign.
