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CLEVELAND, Ohio, November 24 /Christian Newswire/ -- 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 in Cleveland, 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 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 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.