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Letter from the DoBand Team

We believe that giving and volunteering have become impersonal. We write checks and buy t-shirts; we outsource change. We might show up to do a deed once or twice a year, but we just stand in an assembly line, and when we’re done we leave the good behind us and we return to our daily routine.

Today’s social entrepreneurs reach beyond the boundaries of these institutional systems to meaningfully impact the lives of people in need. But causes that get it right often need better support and more innovative ways to engage the public.

DoBands are silicone wristbands—similar in looks to the old Livestrong bands which, in a year, raised over $50 Million for charity. DoBands have more than just a name engraved on a bracelet… They each have a unique serial number.

When you put on a band, you commit to doing a good deed. Once you’ve done that deed, you pass the band along to someone else. The number on each band allows you track the deeds of all who have worn your number. Log on to www.doband.org to check out what people are doing with your band, or browse others to get inspiration for what to do yourself!

To make your deed more personal, we invite you to give to the charity of your choice. Browse through short HD videos from our partner charities and choose a cause to support, you can “pay it forward” by giving to that charity after you do your deed. Or you can challenge yourself by setting aside a gift if you fail to complete it before a certain date. Lastly, you can let your friends, family, and the public to sponsor your inspiring deed.

Pass the DoBand along to anyone who will take it far and do great things. The recipient will receive an email with information on where their band has travelled, what actions it has inspired, and how much it has raised for various causes. The band itself is durable, waterproof and easy to clean, designed for both genders, various fashions, and any generation.

The DoBand Campaign is an order of magnitude more powerful than previous bands: instead of being a static object, it actively inspires the wearer to DO something; instead of raising $1 once, it allows for generosity every step of the way. Costs are covered by the initial purchase, so 100% of online donations go to charity.

Thanks for your support! Let’s do this together.

Dream Big. Do Bigger.

The DoBand Team
http://doband.org

 

For the past few months, I’ve been watching a friend of mine work on creating this campaign. Very recently, the site went up and I, intrigued by the idea, got on board the marketing team. We’re opening up the Beta launch right now and selling a limited number of bands. If the idea intrigues you, please REBLOG THIS POST and order a DoBand with 8058ff as your promo code to get free shipping!