Why Awareness Ribbons Are Used
Awareness ribbons are worn on lapels, as charms on bracelets and necklaces, or magnets attached to vehicles have become common to show support for various charitable causes. Learn what each ribbon color means and show support according to the reason that means the most to you and your family.
Orange
Leukemia, Hunger, kidney cancer, racial tolerance, addiction recovery, and suicide prevention.
Purple
Alzheimer’s, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, domestic violence, animal abuse, religious tolerance, anti-bullying, cancer survivors.
Pink
Pink ribbons are used to raise awareness and financial support for breast cancer research and treatment. The pink ribbons were selected when two women discovered they were working on the same idea, but with different colors. A new color was chosen, creating what is now one of the most important symbols of support.
Red
Red ribbons symbolize support for HIV/AIDS awareness as well as drug abuse. Enrique Camarena was …
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