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by **ckay** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 12:18 pm

HENRY LAUNCHES ANTI- RACISM WRISTBAND

An anti- racism wristband is being launched by Thierry Henry, the Arsenal and France striker, this week.

Henry first wore the two black and white interlocking bands as he accepted the runners-up award at the World Player of the Year gala in Zurich in December.

Speaking about the bands Thierry said,
"The wristband is about racism. The player's can't do very much on the pitch, but this is a symbol of how we feel. It's part of a campaign. If we can get fans to stand up and speak out, that is something good."

Proceeds from the sale of the bands, produced by Nike, will be donated to anti- racism campaigns in football across Europe. A wider advertising campaign Stand Up, Speak Up is being launched alongside the band featuring TV slots with a number of leading players, perimeter boards and national teams wearing specially designed kit.

The bands will be available for £1.50 in the UK and 2 Euros in Europe from sports retailers in the next few weeks.

Further details are available from www.standupspeakup.com or alternatively contact us by email at info@kickitout.org

They are to be sold in Nike City, JD sports and Footlocker!

Check out the web site

http://www.nike.com/standupspeakup/

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