The CEO of FB Society got the idea to sell the wristbands from one of his Ukrainian employees. In a few short weeks, they've raised thousands of dollars with help from customers. And they're just getting started.
A North Texas restaurant group is helping with a donation campaign that involves wristbands.
In a few short weeks, they've raised thousands of dollars with help from customers. And they're just getting started. Jack Gibbons is the CEO of FB Society, which owns Haywire and several other popular North Texas restaurants. He is encouraging folks to "band together for Ukraine."Customers can buy the yellow and blue silicon wristbands for $5 at any of the FB Society restaurants. People can also buy them online."One of my daughter's teachers was actually at an event and ended up buying 100 bands, bringing them back to the school," he said. "People want to make a difference.
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