[UPDATED] Coach John Wooden Memorial Wrist bands
The Den is planning to create memorial silicone wristbands (like the livestrong ones) for the late Coach John Wooden. They will be BLUE with YELLOW writing: "Coach John Wooden 10/14/1910 - 6/4/2010"
They will be sold immediately and throughout the year for $1, and all proceeds will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), which is the charity that the Wooden family has requested for donations.
Please send all shipping and large orders to wooden.wristbands@gmail.com We are accepting orders and preparing for immediate shipping once they arrive. We have also set up a secure payment plan through paypal.
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I don't see why not
These things are really light and shouldn’t cost more than a stamp to send.
I will know more when the ordering happens and wrist bands in.
Thanks for the interest!
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In case it wasn't clear, I definitely want one
Actually, make it three.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jun 6, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I am so proud of my Brother and Sister Bruins
this is a very classy thing to do.
Count me in for a dozen — and I’ll pay the shipping to Texas.
Thank you!!!
sjh
we want at least 2
If it is possible to get them mailed to DC.
by Nestor on Jun 6, 2010 3:36 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
i live in DC over the summers
so i can bring them, assuming I get them ordered soon. I leave for DC June 19th.
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just like 66
I’d be happy to pay for shipping and I will more than happy to purchase more to contribute to the cause.
by Nestor on Jun 6, 2010 3:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I like the blue and gold as well
I’d buy black too without question, but for me, these few days have been more about celebrating his life and lessons than mourning his death. Maybe it’s because I kinda saw this coming (I had this discussion with a group of BNers at spring practice) or maybe I’m just wired weird, but I’ve been more amazed than sad these past days. To see such an outpouring of emotion and the incredible stories have put a smile on my face because of how amazing of a man he was.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jun 6, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
well said R
Blue and gold would be great. Still in this one happy to defer to the Den and follow their lead.
by Nestor on Jun 6, 2010 3:50 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Definitely
If they think black is the way to go, I’m still getting them. A great idea on their part.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jun 6, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Thoughts?
There have been many requests to change the colors and sayings. Many are saying that blue/yellow is a celebration of his life, which is what Coach would have wanted. What is everyone’s thought on that?
Also, we were hoping to make this ASAP, especially with graduation on the horizon. However, making wristbands with multiple colors not only increases the product time by a week, it also makes the costs double (and therefore reduce JDRF donation). Would you still be interested in a solid color wrist band with an engraving (not filled with color)? If so what color? Black as before or Blue (Yellow would be too much like livestrong).
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also....
with respect to the engraving? Is the proposed one good, or should it be modified to something like “Wizard of Westwood”? keep in mind that they is a limit on each line
I will be ordering tonight….
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I like blue
and if the engraving means more money for the JDRF, I’d have no problem with that too.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jun 6, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Blue and Gold
But would get one regardless of color.
I think the simpler the better
I am leaning towards black (with white letters or not, doesn’t matter) because they would be a nice compliment to the blue and gold clothing I’m sure we will all be wearing. Sort of like our own memorial patch.
I would be perfectly happy with blue too, however. It’s a tough decision but you can’t go wrong either way. Thanks for doing this BK.
thats what i was originally thinking
i know the alumni association has blue wristbands (at a few years ago they did) with “UCLA Bruins” on it. I’d hate for this to be another spirit wrist band. Black would stand out, especially with blue attire. Blue would blend too much.
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IIRC -- Coach did not like being called "the wizard of Westwood"
My 2 cents — how about simply “Coach”
sjh
I'll buy either color
but I’d favor a more simple engraving, in celebration of all that he’s done, like the “Thank You Coach” idea.
You could always increase the cost to $2 each
If reducing JDRF donation is a concern. I wouldn’t mind paying an extra dollar.
I'll buy whatever
but Coach was about Blue and Gold. And I’ll pay more for it.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
I like Blue and Gold and I like the Thank You Coach
Blue and gold would be appropriate for more years. I’ll order 5 whatever they are. Great thought, so glad you’re doing this.
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we'll buy 10
look forward to seeing these produced! Thanks.
Wrist Bands
I would prefer the Blue; however the color or the cost is really unimportant. It is the thought and the message that we remember Coach the man, what he brought to the Bruin family, fun, excitement, honor, trust, fairness. May God Bless him and his legacy never be forgotton.
The colors will now be blue/yellow
we must remember him for the good memories and successes of his life, not for his passing. He will always be at UCLA in spirit, and black wristbands would not exemplify that.
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I don't like it
See below.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
by tasser10 on Jun 6, 2010 8:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
1000 have been ordered
Will know more about the dates as confirmation is received (~2-3 weeks)
They are Blue with yellow writing: “Coach John Wooden 10/14/1910 – 6/4/2010”
More info to come! Thanks for the responses!
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Can I get 10?
A great gift for my Bruin supporters who may not be aware of this
The reason black and white works
at least for me, is that Coach did not just affect the lives of Bruins but of tons of other people too and it wouldn’t be fair to make this an exclusive thing. Indiana State colors would be just as appropriate. Coach wasn’t just a coach and he wasn’t just a Bruin. He was intergalactic.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
by tasser10 on Jun 6, 2010 8:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
i agree...
but the wristbands must also be marketable to the students as well. They were overwhelmingly in favor of the blue and yellow.
I completely understand the need for them nationally, but it shouldnt matter what color it is. It still still pays homage to Coach and supports a great cause in the process.
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This is a wonderful thing the Den is doing
Please put me down for 20 if possible. Want to help spread his memory to more Bruin (and non-Bruin) friends. Thanks.
I'm in for like 10 of them.
The best thing you can do for your children is to love their mother. John Wooden
For those outside of LA
please send requests to wooden.wristbands@gmail.com
include your contact information and amount wanted. I will most like use paypal as the means of payment, in which case a minimum number will be determined (since paypal charges initial fee for the purchase) If orders of one were accepted, the amount sent to JDRF would be halved using the paypal method. This is not just about support Coach, but also about supporting a great cause.
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Oh good idea
the adult sizes are actually kinda big on me, as I discovered with the LIVESTRONG bracelets…
at this time, no
however, because of the overwhelming response, we may do something with kids sizes too. It will all depend on how distribution goes. I just placed an order for 1000 yesterday, and its looking like i will need to place another order very soon. We will consider and let everyone know, but as of now, they will be adult sizes.
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Let us know if that changes.
My 8 and 6 year olds are getting old enough to understand Coach’s principles (I’ve written Coach’s phrases on their lunch bags in the past, ala Walton) and I think they would get a lot out of it. It would be a great way to help pass Coach’s legacy on to the next generations.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
I've sent you an email
and mentioned I don’t mind paying extra for shipping charges, so that the donation amount to JDRF stays constant.
Paypal fees
Since these wristbands are more of a donation to Coach’s charity with no intention to profit, perhaps it would be justified to “send money” through Paypal rather than pay for a purchase.
If you send money that is funded by your bank account or Paypal funds (as opposed to credit or debit cards) there are no fees to send money. People would just need to be careful to fund through their bank account. Just a thought to get more of the donation to JDRF.
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_display-fees-outside
by truebluebruin on Jun 7, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
credit/debit fees are as follows:
$0.30 per total transaction (unlimited # of bands)
$0.03 per wristband (at $1 each)
you can easily see the huge difference in amount made just by ordering 2 instead of 1
this and shipping were the reasons that a minimum amount is being considered
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don't disagree
Oh, I don’t disagree at all about having a minimum order to cut down on the per wristband fee and make the effort to ship worthwhile (seems like a waste of effort to ship just one).
Just trying to see if we can cut out ALL Paypal fees by “sending money” since this is a charitable donation.
In any event, thank you very much for taking the lead on this and doing something great to honor Coach Wooden.
by truebluebruin on Jun 7, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Eastern Seaboarders:
I will be in DC this summer, so will manage east-coast distribution activities from there.
Let me know if you are in town, maybe to join to overly large crowds for 4th of july….. Ill be sure to have them when i am out there.
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Folks lets bump this fanshot up
That way this doesn’t get bumped down fast. Don’t want people to miss out on this weekend fanshot.
Count me in.
If they are available before June 25, i will take 25. We have a family vacation and I plan to give one to each attendee…..
Mensgym
I believe they come in the 24th
If you are in LA, you will be able to get them immediately upon arrival. out of LA would be difficult by that date
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I'm all in!
I would prefer Bruin Blue and Gold (Yellow if gold is not possible) only because of our discussions in previous posts about what are the correct colors for UCLA. I also think it would appeal to larger Bruin population. As for engraving a simple “Coach John Wooden” or CJW. I’m in for ten
I have been contacted by JDRF
apparent word got out about this effort and they want to help!
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Wonderful bk
This is great. Hey .. when you come out to DC .. let’s get in touch. We should brainstorm a little about the coming season and how you guys can use BN effectively to get the word out on more Den related stuff.
Beers will be on yours truly (if you are over 21).
I'd love to
There is no greater time to make a lasting relationship between the students (the den) and alumni (BN). This will only enhance the future of both groups. I’m sure there are plenty of ways to make both better at what they do. Either way, the UCLA is the ultimate beneficiary.
Im in town (UCDC building) start June 20th and leave Sept 10th (just in time to catch the first home game!). Most, if not all, nights and weekends are free.
Can’t wait!
contact email is ebigknife@gmail.com
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Fantastic
For those of us in the OC, how do we go about getting them?
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Advice needed:
There has been an overwhelming response from across the globe (yes, from bruins around the world) about ordering wristbands. Because of this fact, many of these will need to be shipped, and from my understanding, they cannot just go into a normal envelope (assuming they fit) since regular envelopes aren’t supposed to be chunky.
Does anyone have an expertise in this area (i.e. you run a ebay shop or the like), especially for mailing them off? I want to minimize the cost of shipping to maximize the donation.
Also, I was planning to use paypal, since it is easiest/safest method. For someone without a website, is the email billing feature the easiest to use?
Please contact me directly at ebigknife@gmail.com with all the advice/suggestions you care to share. I can never have enough!
Thanks for all of your support. I am a complete rookie at this but want to make a difference in the world and remember coach the right way.
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my suggestion
pass the shipping costs along to the customer. I can’t imagine anybody would mind. Especially when you consider the charitable purpose. The “If it fits, it ships” packages from the USPS come in a variety of sizes, and I’m sure you can find something that is perfect or near perfect for your purposes.
I know that Paypal has a function that allows you to send money person to person that does NOT charge you a handling fee. try getting in touch with Paypal and inform them of the charitable nature of your transactions and maybe they will waive the handling fees for all the transactions you are about to handle.
Thank you for doing this.
The best thing you can do for your children is to love their mother. John Wooden
i know they have a non-profit feature
but i think that requires some sort of proof (IRS status or something). Maybe my recent contact with JDRF might help mitigate.
The fees arent a big cost unless you buy one at a time
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bk few things
First, I am assuming you have all the orders at least in some form of excel sheet.
Second, I am also assuming you have recruited perhaps 3-5 volunteers to help you out packaging and answering emails.
Third, don’t hesitate the pass the cost of shipping on to folks. I think we will gladly do it.
Fourth, setting up a paypal account is a very good way to go. Not sure sure about the email billing.
IMHO I don’t think you need to “hurry” about this. Feel free to take your time and get it right. I know I sent an email but haven’t heard back yet and it is totally cool.
Also, of course feel free to use BN to organize your efforts. Feel free to start a new Fanpost if you want to put a call out to volunteers etc.
Thanks again for doing this.
I'll need ~50
Prefer blue and gold if that question is still on the table. I’ll pay for shipping. Much respect to you.
by haywood nighttrain on Jun 8, 2010 10:28 PM PDT reply actions
Oh, and...
…what’s the timeframe here? I’ll be giving a leadership talk to folks at work soon, based entirely on Coach’s philosophy, and would like to be able to pass them out there. But if not… we’ve got inter-office mail, no worries. Thanks again.
by haywood nighttrain on Jun 8, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Great idea
Maybe you could share with us the gist of your talk, and especially how your audience responds to Coach’s philosophies.
And are you gonna work in any Spinal Tap/Yngwie teachings? ;-)
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
please send your request to
and provide contact info
time frame will be 2 weeks (till they come in) + processing/shipping time
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Update:
We are accepting all shipped orders and bulk orders at wooden.wristbands@gmail.com If you mentioned orders previously within this thread, please send them to this email, since I cannot contact your through BN.
People have asked, but we will NOT be selling these at Coach’s memorial service. We do not want to take away from the day that he deserves. However, if you would like to pick them up before/after at a nearby locations, that can be arranged prior.
All questions and concerns should be sent directly to the email above, and I will attempt to address them in a very timely manner.
Thanks and Go Bruins!
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