2557 Days Project - Now closed!!

The 2557 Days Project

For the 7th anniversary of the Manchester Arena Attack, we will give away 2557 friendship bracelets made by people across the world. Each bracelet will represent one day since the attack, a day of loss and love and pain and strength for those affected. Every bracelet's QR code will link to resources for survivors of terrorism and terrorism prevention.

How do I take part?

Donations have now closed for our bracelet gathering - but you can always come down on the day and help us hand them out! You can sign up to do this using the button below. Alternatively, just drop by on the 22nd to collect a bracelet. Our location will be updated hourly over on Instagram stories, so have a look over there if you're looking for us.

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How will the bracelets be given away?

Bracelets will be given away for free as random acts of kindness in and around Manchester City Centre on May 22nd (including at the Glade Of Light and Victoria Station memorials).

Why bracelets?

"Bracelet trading is an evergrowing part of concert culture and is becoming a staple within fandoms. It's one concert tradition that I know Eilidh would have loved and it pains me that she isn't here to experience it. This anniversary, I would love to spread the joy of bracelet trading throughout Manchester in her memory."
- Lyric H, One Love Manchester Project Founder

• Read Honey Pop's article

The 2557 Days Project

For the 7th anniversary of the Manchester Arena Attack, we have given away 2557 friendship bracelets - one bracelet to represent one day since the attack. Please wear your bracelet with pride, as a symbol of the love Manchester has shown in the face of evil, in remembrance of the victims, and in celebration of survivors' strength.Below are many links to places you can get help if you were affected, learn about terrorism prevention and donate to charities relevant to the Manchester Arena attack.

If You Were Affected

There is no shame in getting help after the attack, no matter how it affected you or how long it's been since it happened. These are a handful of resources that we have found helpful, and we hope you also find them of use.

• Manchester Resilience Hub
• Victim Support
• The Peace Foundation
• Supporting a loved one with grief
• Supporting a love one with trauma

Learn About Terrorism Prevention

Reporting suspicious behaviour won't ruin lives, but it may save them. Find resources below on how you can prevent terrorism, what to do if somebody you know is being radicalised, and how to keep yourself safe at events.

• What you can do to prevent terrorism
• Safety advice for events
• Advice for young people
• If somebody you know is at risk of extremism

Charity

Please use the buttons below to donate even just a small amount to the many charities supporting people affected by terrorism or raising funds in memory of the attack victims.
The one closest to our hearts, Eilidh's Trust, raises funds to further musical education for children in rural areas, and maintain Eilidh's memorials.

• Eilidh's Trust
• PTSD UK
• Survivor's Against Terror
• Liv's Trust
• Megan Hurley Foundation
• Together Forever Trust

Find Out More

• Honey Pop's article

FAQs

What is the tag on the bracelet for?

That's the tag that brought you here! It's important for us to get the word out there about helpful support resources and educate people on terrorism prevention. There is also a number on your tag - this is what number your bracelet is! Each number represents one day between now and when the attack happened, and this day could have been a victim's birthday, a previous anniversary, a day of progress in the healing journey of a survivor - wear your number with pride! (That being said, we do encourage you to remove the tag for a more comfortable experience. If you choose not to keep the tag, please recycle it.)

How do I care for my bracelet?

Make sure to take the bracelet off while showering to avoid damage, and be careful when putting it on or removing it. If your bracelet does snap, we encourage you to save the beads and restring the bracelet using any thread or elastic. If you don't want to or can't fix it, please leave the beads at any Manchester Attack memorial (if possible). If you no longer want your bracelet, please pass it on to a loved one, trade it at a concert or donate it to a charity shop - please keep the memory going.

Why did you choose bracelets?

Bracelet trading is an evergrowing staple in concert culture, and with music at the heart of what happened in Manchester, we wanted to reflect that sense of community in this project - to bring people together and unite through music and concerts.

What does the phrase on my bracelet mean?

The bracelets were all inspired by things close to the attack, or things that the victims loved, from the colours to the phrases on the bracelets. Popular ones include TPWK (Treat People With Kindness, a Harry Styles trademark), Fearless (a Taylor Swift or Louis Tomlinson song, both artists loved dearly by some of the victims) and One Love (the name of the benefit concert held after the attack). If you're unsure what your bracelet means, please reach out to us by email or on any social media, and we'll help as much as we can. Please be assured that after a vigorous screening process we have only included bracelets with positive and uplifting messages.

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