If you are looking for more information on awareness ribbons then, you’ve come to the right place.
An Intro To Awareness Ribbons
Ribbons are now considered as a universal symbol for social or disease awareness, and a formidable path to a cure.
Awareness ribbons, have come to symbolize various concerns depending on the colors or the patterns used.
Pink Ribbon - Breast Cancer Awareness
In the United States, yellow ribbons are generally used to show that a close family member is abroad in military service. While black ribbons may be used for mourning.
One of the most well-known awareness ribbons is perhaps the ‘red ribbon’ that is commonly used to draw awareness and support of those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
There are other social and health concerns which have adopted colored ribbons include Purple for Alzheimer’s Disease, Pink for Breast Cancer, and Green for Bipolar Disorder.
Other ornaments, including bracelets, specific kinds of flowers, and badges may serve essentially the same purpose of drawing attention to a cause. For instance – poppies, rosettes and wristbands.
List Of Awareness Ribbons
Here is a list of awareness ribbons – the meaning of these ribbons depends on its color or colors/patterns. Some causes may share the same color and some may be represented by more than one color.
White Ribbon
- Adoption Awareness
- Multiple Hereditary Exostoses
- Male On Female Violence
Yellow Ribbon
- Bone Cancer / Osteosarcoma
- American Soldiers (“Support Our Troops”)
- Suicide Awareness And Prevention
- Australian 2009 Victorian Bushfire Campaign*
- Endometriosis Awareness
- Bladder Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Association Of Young People With M.E
- Genocide Awareness
Puzzle Ribbon
- Autism Awareness
Cloud Ribbon
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Blue Ribbon
- Transverse Myelitis Awareness (Added Feb 5th, 2012)
- “Global Chiari Malformation Awareness, Support, & Research” (Turquoise Blue With A Grey Zipper)
- Thyroid Disease Awareness (Light Blue Ribbon)
- Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness (Blue)
- Human Trafficking And Sex Slavery Awareness (Navy Blue)
- “Bring Home Our Troops” Campaign
- Child Abuse Awareness
- Prostate Cancer Awareness (Sky Blue)
- Colon Cancer Awareness
- Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Online Free Speech
- Canada’s Anti-Tobacco, Anti-Second Hand Smoke
- Spain’s Campaign For The Release Of Basqueterrorists’ Kidnap Victims
- “Responsible Use Of Public Lands For The Benefit Of All Recreationists”
- International No Diet Day
- Hydranencephaly Awareness
Jade Ribbon
- Jade Ribbon Campaign spreads information about Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Communities (And Some Times In America)
Purple Ribbon
- Crohn’s Disease And Ulcerative Colitis
- Chiari Malformation Raising Awareness for a rare congenital disorder, which is most often ignored or misdiagnosed, all the while causing a wide variety of often debilitating symptoms for those who lives are affected by it.
- Sarcoidosis
- Lupus
- Fibromyalgia
- Show Religious Tolerance
- Promoting Remembrance And Awareness Of Violence Against Women
- Domestic Violence Awareness
- Childhood Stroke Awareness
- Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
- Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
- Workers’ Memorial Day
- March Of Dimes Premature Babies
- Epilepsy Awareness (Lavender)
Periwinkle Ribbon
- Esophageal Cancer Awareness
- Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness
- Eating Disorder Awareness
- Stomach Cancer Awareness
Pink And Blue Ribbon
- Pro-Life
- Genital Integrity
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness
- Infertility Awareness
- Infant Loss Awareness
- Pregnancy Loss Awareness
Red Ribbon - AIDS Awareness
Orange Ribbon
- Self-Injury Awareness
- Energy Awareness In Nigeria
- Animal Protection Awareness
- Leukemia Awareness
- Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
- Anti-Racism (Harmony Day In Australia)
- Symbol Of The Ukrainian Orange Revolution Of 2004
- Kidney cancer survivorship and awareness
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- CPRS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrom)
Red Ribbon
- Heart Disease/Heart Attack
- AIDS Awareness
- Substance Abuse Awareness (Red Ribbon Week is commonly held in American schools)
- Vasculitis Awareness
Gray Ribbon
- Mental Illness Awareness
- Diabetes Awareness (more commonly diabetes is symbolized by the blue circle, as designated by the International Diabetes Federation)
- Brain Cancer Awareness
- Asthma Awareness
- Zombie Awareness
Black Ribbon
- Anarchist Black Ribbon Campaign
- Mourning And Remembrance Of The Virginia Tech Massacre
- Melanoma Awareness
Pink Ribbon
- Breast Cancer Awareness
Green Ribbon
- Bipolar Disorder Awareness And Support
- Gastroschisis
- Depression
- Aging Research Awareness
- Lyme Disease
- Organ Transplantation And Donation Awareness
- Kidney Cancer aka Renal Cell Carcinoma Awareness
- Environmental Protection
- Mitochondrial Disease Awareness
- 2009 Iranian Election Protests
- Pedestrian Safety
Teal / Turquoise Ribbon
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness And Support
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Gynecological Cancer Including Uterine, Endometrial, Ovarian, Falopian, Cervical And Vulval Cancers
- Ovarian Cancer
- Rape And Sexual Assault
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Tsunami Victims
- Native American Reparations
- Substance Abuse
- Addiction Recovery
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Anti-Bullying
- Batten Disease
- Agoraphobia
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
- Ectodermal Dysphasia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Food Allergies
Violet Ribbon
- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Testicular Cancer (Orchid/Violet)
Gold Ribbon
- Bone Cancer / Osteosarcoma
- Childhood Cancer Awareness
Awareness Ribbons
Silver Ribbon
- Brain Disorders
- Ovarian Cancer (Australia)
Red And Blue Ribbon
- Haiti Recovery and Restoration Awareness Ribbon
Ribbon Of Saint George
- Commemoration Of World War II In Post-Soviet Countries
Red And Black Ribbon
- Atheist Solidarity
Blue And Black Ribbon
- Support Law Enforcement
Remember that diseases do not discriminate against race, gender or age. And for every disease and cause, there is a face, a name, a story. We know that bringing attention to those personally affected will inspire awareness and a call to action. Only then will funding the fight against them and ultimately finding a cure be within our reach.
