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Monday, May 10th, 2010
US-based Henry Rollins is known as a controversial and thought-provoking rock ‘n roll raconteur, and is also an activist for social equality. It’s because of his humanitarian efforts that he was presented with a 46664 Bangle – the official bracelet in support of the 46664 campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Henry Rollins is honored to wear the silver 46664 Bangle
Rollins has a repertoire that includes acting, writing, fronting Black Flag and the Rollins Band – and last week South Africa enjoyed being part of his “Frequent Flyer” world tour, where he shared tales of rock ‘n roll mayhem, current events dissected live and postcards from his continent-spanning travel adventures.
In response to receiving the 46664 Bangle, which is engraved with Nelson Mandela’s prisoner number 46664, Rollins said, “It is of course, an honor to receive this acknowledgement of concern and effort to facilitate human progress. Considering where itis coming from, I am quite awed. Anyone who can help others, should. It is as simple as that. And so, we have much to do and much to look forward to. If anything, this is an encouraging reminder of that and I am beyond grateful. Thank you so much.”
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Nelson Mandela pays a surprise visit to the Springbok rugby team's practice session, 1995
Aptly titled, this new documentary (out this week on ESPN) refers to the extra special magic Nelson Mandela provided as an honorary member of the 15-man rugby team in South Africa. If the theme sounds vaguely familiar, you may be thinking of Invictus; Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-nominated film which was released last year, telling the gritty story of how Nelson Mandela and the 1995 Rugby World Cup helped South Africa’s healing process as the country struggled to find its feet in its newly-established democracy.
Even though some of us were in South Africa at the time and actually at that momentous World Cup final match in 1995, watching the celluloid rendition of this powerful political-sporting story 15 years later still induced some hard-to-believe moments. To the uninitiated, it must have seemed such an unlikely story, so perfect that it could only have been fabricated by Hollywood. And yet, the events happened (pretty much) the way Mr Eastwood portrayed it.
The 16th Man documentary is directed by Cliff Bestall and its drier, journalistic tone gives credibility to this tale that might otherwise be dismissed as exaggerated cheesiness straight out of Hollywood. Perhaps more fantastic than the movie Invictus or The 16th Man documentary is the fact that this story happened at all, and how different the outcome may have been for South Africa had it not been for “Madiba” (Nelson Mandela) striding out on to the field that day, in his green and gold Springbok rugby shirt.
“Who would have ever imagined that people would be dancing in the streets in Soweto for a rugby victory of a Springbok side?” asks Bishop Desmond Tutu rhetorically. “But they did!”
Produced by 46664 Bangle supporters, Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, The 16th Man promises to deliver an inspiring story – don’t miss it!
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Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Lewis Hamilton Wears 46664 Bangle Bracelet Photograph by Davenport / xpb.cc
Lewis Hamilton, 46664 ambassador and 2008 Formula One world champion, was photographed this week wearing his 46664 Bangle bracelet in Malaysia.
Excitement builds for the Formula One season as this weekend will see the world’s top racing drivers compete on April 4th at the Sepang Circuit for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
The two practice sessions saw Lewis Hamilton producing the fastest time, topping the first practice session by clocking 1:34.175 followed by Nico Rosberg, just 0.185 seconds behind him.
2009 London Evening Standard: Lewis Hamilton wears his 46664 Bangle, pictured with his father Anthony Hamilton, and Arnaud Bamberger of Cartier
Lewis said today, “This is quite a high downforce circuit and I have no doubt the Red Bulls and Ferraris will have more downforce in their cars than us. But hopefully we will be able to balance that out with straight-line speed. Our car should be pretty good here. I generally feel this is the best car I have had here. We will see what happens.”
Good luck, Lewis – we will be cheering for you on Sunday!
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
We can’t get enough of the 46664 Bangle bracelets on the red carpet! See Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary wearing the two special-edition 46664 bangle bracelets, designed by London jeweler, Sabine Roemer. Oscar video clip of 46664 Bangle
Want to own your own? Then check out Morgana Freeman (Morgan’s daughter) wearing the beautiful silver 46664 bangle. Help to raise funds, aspirations and skills by buying the ‘South African bracelet for hope’ on this site.
The 46664 Bangle project aims to raise $130 million over 12 years. More than 4,000 job opportunities (and stories of hope) will be created, whilst contributing funds to the 46664 Campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Gorgeous and Glamorous. Dashing and Debonair. At Hollywood’s most glittering and anticipated evening of the year, the Academy Awards®, there was an extra sparkle on the red carpet tonight. As celebrities showed off their couture outfits, sleek hairstyles and dazzling fashionable accessories, two particular items of jewelry attracted special attention.
The 46664 Bangle bracelet
s worn by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary caught the eye of many on the red carpet tonight because of their greater significance and meaningful positive impact. The bracelets are beautiful bling, but as they are engraved with Nelson Mandela’s prisoner number 46664, they also represent his humanitarian causes and the noble qualities for which he is adored around the world. The bracelets will be auctioned at a later date to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Aside from the custom-made bracelets made specially for Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, the 46664 Bangles are available in platinum, gold, silver and copper. The bracelets are a powerful symbol of hope – creating employment where it’s so badly needed and supporting the 46664 Campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation in the ongoing fight against HIV AIDS.
Anyone can be a superstar and support the 46664 Bangle project by buying their own 46664 Bangle here – all the bracelets bear a digital imprint of Nelson Mandela’s hand, and are being referred to as the “South African Bracelet for Hope”.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010
The custom-made 46664 Bangle made its debut last night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Morgan Freeman showed the custom-made 46664 Bangle which he’ll be wearing at the Oscars. All the bracelets bear a digital imprint of Nelson Mandela’s hand, and are being referred to as the “South African Bracelet for Hope”.
Morgan Freeman talks about the meaning of the 46664 Bangle, about Nelson Mandela, and his role in Invictus. Also on display was the silver 46664 Bangle which he wears regularly, the bracelet that anyone can buy and support the 46664 Bangle project. See Morgan Freeman’s bracelet and the full interview on NBC here
Speaking about the movie Invictus in the interview, did Nelson Mandela like the film? Freeman says, “We showed it to him at the Foundation … and I’m right next to him, watching him watch me be him. He smiled a lot and nodded and he seemed to like it.” But one of his greatest compliments came when Nelson Mandela’s long-time personal assistant heard Morgan Freeman talking on set – as Freeman says, “I got the best compliment … she thought when she came on the set first time, that Madiba was there”.
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
The official photographs of the special-edition, 46664 Bangles are in and we’re showing them off! The spectacular bracelets were designed by world-class jeweler, Sabine Roemer, for the 2010 Oscars. 
Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary will be wearing these 46664 Bangles on the red carpet at this weekend’s 82nd Annual Academy Awards!
They’re undeniably elegant, with a meaningful and positive impact, as the bangles will be auctioned at a later date to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Anyone can support the 46664 Bangle project by buying their own 46664 Bangle. All the bracelets bear a digital imprint of Nelson Mandela’s hand, and are being referred to as the “South African Bracelet for Hope”.
See photos of Morgan Freeman’s bracelet and all the beautiful Bangles here: Official, Special Edition, 46664 Bangles for the 2010 Oscars
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