Breast Cancer Jewelry Canada
by Caryn Smith
Colors send different messages. Unconsciously, we have been trained to respond in a variety of color forms of almost all of the rainbow. For example, green is almost always associated with "go" (green light), the arrival of spring and the freshness and confidence. Orange, according to psychologists color, denotes energy and enthusiasm. This is probably why the champions of the cause decided to use colorful ribbons in supporting their beliefs.
Already in 1917, singer / songwriter George Norton wrote the song, "" Around his neck he wore a yellow ribbon. "A revised version more was later used in the movie "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon." The words tell the story of a young woman awaiting the return of his love that he served in the army. In 1979, yellow ribbons that saw the resurgence Penne Laingen tied this symbol around her tree when her husband, U.S. diplomat Bruce Laing, was held captive during the hostage crisis in Iran.
But yellow is not the only symbol of hope. What is the first thought that comes to mind when you see a ribbon of pink? Breast cancer. In 1992, in the hands of Self magazine editor Alexandra Penney and cosmetic giant Estee Lauder, the symbol of the tape was adopted as the icon of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign. The color pink was chosen and the new emblem was quickly adopted by the American public.
There are others too … many others. Red was chosen as the ribbon color for awareness of AIDS because it represents passion. Yellow was chosen for military support, because it is the official color of the U.S. Calvary.
Ribbons or Pins
While many people actually purchase and cut pieces of tape to fix on their lapels, others have opted for a more convenient method. While cloth tapes wear out quickly, purchasing custom ribbon lapel pins given a permanent piece of jewelry to use several times. Whatever you choose, with awareness ribbons show support for causes immensely worthwhile.
Internationally – In the United States, Canada, Australia, the UK and other countries – tapes have spread our awareness … as it was meant to do. Here is a list Full ribbon colors and what organizations and diseases pose.
RED: Aids Awareness
BLACK: memory aid or Mourning
ROSA: Breast cancer
YELLOW: Military Support
BLUE: Prostate Cancer
TEAL: Ovarian Cancer
Gold: Childhood Cancer
GRAY: diabetes or cancer of brain
GREEN: leukemia or organ and tissue donor
Light Purple: Lupus or Alzheimer's disease
PURPLE: Disabled children, domestic violence, religious tolerance
DARK BLUE: Child Abuse, Victim's Rights Crime, colon cancer
WHITE: Gender Violence
ORANGE: Animal Welfare
Green & Blue: Mental Health Awareness
Red, White & Blue: Patriotism
PUZZLE: Autism
Burgundy: Cerebral Aneurysm, Palliative Care
LAVENDER: Cancer Awareness
Periwinkle: Eating Disorders
BROWN: Anti-Snuff
LACE: Osteoporosis
Pink & Blue: Miscarriage, Infant Death
Do you know someone who suffers from a disease or condition? Are you holding a rally or event charity to raise funds for research? Want to show support of others? Schools, businesses, organizations and individuals are all Joining forces to show the world what they believe the use of lapel pins tape. Will not you join them?
