Paul (the one who wrote stuff in the Bible) made an interesting comment once that, in my translation, when it comes to talking about Jesus he cares less about peoples motives than the simple fact that they're preaching about the right person. I may have misunderstood what Paul meant, but if I'm right I think that I'm learning better what he means.
Let me explain.
I don't try to rebel against the establishment or anything like that. I'm just me and I like being me. I do, however, prefer not to do what everybody else is doing just because I hate the idea of people thinking that I'm trying to be like everyone else.
Enter one.org
I've been involved with one.org for quite a while (involved on a much lower level then I'd prefer, but involved none the less). Recently, however, Jess and I wanted to deepen our involvement by promoting their cause through awareness (i.e. wearing the bracelets and purchasing a shirt). Right after we purchased the stuff though I started seeing them everywhere, on TV, etc. I nearly regretted my decision to buy the stuff because it would seem like I was just trying to do what all the celebrities and such were doing...then I thought, wait a second, who gives a rip? What if it became the cool thing to support ending extreme poverty and the aids crisis in Africa? How great would that be? Who cares about the motivation, it would still serve a great purpose.
On to the final aspect of my story.
I wore the bracelet to my work and within a week had four people ask about them. Within a week and a day I'd given out ten of them. Someone even commented, "whats with the bracelets? Is that like the cool thing to wear now?"...i hope so

*If you'd like a bracelet, email me your address and I'll send you one gladly. ryan@renovatus.com