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Friday, December 10, 2004


You'd think someone would have researched this a little closer before they sold a kazillion of those yellow bracelets.
A hospital chain is taping over patients' LiveStrong wristbands because they are yellow — the same color as the "do not resuscitate" bands it puts on patients who do not want to be saved if their heart stops.

No mix-ups have been reported, but BayCare Health Systems officials do not want to take any chances.

The popular LiveStrong rubber bracelets are sold through the Lance Armstrong Foundation as part of the champion bicycle racer's efforts to raise money for cancer research.
"LiveStrong" my ass. I'm all for charity, but not when it comes with a DNR order.



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