The message of Live42Day written on the bands is one that TJF aims to demonstrate in everything it does and with the children and families we help and support, we hope to enable them to Live42Day and “Make Every Day Count”.

The bands are Red & Silver for a number of reasons. Firstly, to represent Life and Strength respectively. Secondly, in recognition of the colours worn by Gavin Henson when he plays in the red of Wales with his famous silver boots.

The Welsh rugby team players had said that they would wear the bands during our visit to the stadium on March 9th and when the bands were received on the day of the big match, on Saturday the 19th, enough for the whole squad were taken straight to the stadium and delivered 10 minutes before kick-off and then taken to the players changing room just before half-time so they could be worn after the match.

Many of the players have since been seen wearing the bands in support of The Joshua Foundation and the emblem of Living42Day that it stands for. Living42Day has also become a motto associated with the exciting style of rugby that was played by the team during the championship and encapsulates that feeling of adventure and complete expression that shows how life should be embraced.

Also, in connection with the release of the Live42Day wristbands we were very proud when some of the top players with the Swans expressed an interest in wearing the bands. We went to Gilesports, Swansea to meet the team and presented them with bands for the whole squad. The guys were really pleased to wear them and are still seen wearing them at all social occasions and matches and have been photographed since receiving them. WELL DONE the Swans - they have started a winning streak since putting them on.

The bands were also recently given to some members of the Welsh football team during a visit to the stadium to watch a training session and more activity with the footballers is planned for August and September.