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A Television Journalist Gives the Gift of Gratitude, Inspiring Business Executives, Politicians and Members of the Ohio State Buckeyes Football Team
CLEVELAND, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The news media is often blamed for
generating fear and creating anxiety, but one television journalist is
dispelling that notion. Toni Garbo, a managing news editor inCleveland, is
spreading gratefulness and hope with the wristband, Thank You God, I am
Grateful.
"I created the wristband for myself," said Garbo. "I needed a reminder to
help me pause and reflect on the good and the positive found in the moment and
throughout the day."
The reminder bracelet worked so well that Garbo wanted to share it with
friends, family and anyone who was interested. She ordered one thousand gray
and black bracelets with the words: Thank You God, I am Grateful. Garbo
launched http://www.thankyoubracelets.com and the message began to spread.
Members of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Bowling Green State University
football team showed off the wristbands on the field this season. An
Associated Press photo features an Ohio State player making a catch wearing
the Thank You God, I am Grateful wristband on both arms.
Garbo has since given the wristband to journalists, television executives,
business professionals, volunteers, politicians, celebrities, students,
caretakers, soldiers, veterans, church groups and those in 12-step programs.
"I believe gratefulness promotes peace in the hearts and in the world,"
said Garbo. "We have much to be thankful for in our lives and when we focus on
what we have, instead of what we don't have, we are happier."
"It has changed my life," said Elzoria Smith, Garbo's colleague." I really
didn't believe that the bracelet would have that effect, but as I began to pay
more attention to all that I have been blessed with, my outlook changed."
Garbo is encouraging Americans to give the gift of gratefulness to one
another this holiday season. She added: "You do not need to wear the bracelet
to practice gratefulness, but for me, when challenges and stress surface, the
wristband provides the spark I need to get back on track. People say it
works."
The bracelets are priced at two for $3.00 and available at
http://www.thankyoubracelets.com. Two bracelets are provided so others can
spread the message of gratefulness. A portion of the proceeds will go to
charities that help children, including Providence House and Missionaries of
Charity, founded by Mother Theresa.
Contact: Carolyn Grossi
+1-216-687-8000
carolyn@grossipr.com
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