I prepared this awhile ago (and posted it too) but I'm not sure where. I'm attaching the Word document and also "pasting" the contents below:
Awareness Ribbons � Colors and Meanings:
Most meanings were taken from
http://www.trinitylondon.com/awarene...n-meanings.asp
Breast Cancer: Pink Ribbon
Meaning: Most commonly associated with breast cancer awareness, this ribbon is also a symbol for birth parents, and childhood cancer awareness (alternative color: light blue)
Stroke: Red Ribbon
Meaning: Most commonly associated with the fight against AIDS and HIV, this ribbon also is a symbol for heart disease, stroke, substance abuse, MADD, DARE, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Colitis: Purple Ribbon
Meaning: This color is a symbol of pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, domestic violence, ADD, alzheimer's, religious tolerance, animal abuse, the victims of 9/11 including the police and firefighters, Crohn's disease and colitis, cystic fibrosis, lupus, leimyosarcoma, and fibromyalgia
Organ Donation: Green Ribbon
Meaning: This color is a symbol of childhood depression, missing children, open records for adoptees, environmental concerns, kidney cancer, tissue/organ donation, homeopathy, and worker and driving safety
Asthma: Grey Ribbon
Meaning: This color is a symbol of diabetes, asthma, and brain cancer
Diabetes: Grey Ribbon
Meaning: This color is a symbol of diabetes, asthma, and brain cancer
Anxiety Disorders: Silver Ribbon
Meaning: This color is a symbol for children with disabilities, Parkinson's disease, and mental illnesses such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders.
Stomach/Esophageal Cancer: Periwinkle Ribbon
Meaning: This color is a symbol of eating disorders and pulmonary hypertension
Also symbolizes (per
http://www.craftsnscraps.com/jewelry/ribbons.html)
Eating disorders, pulmonary hypertension, esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, GERD, IBS
Autism: Jigsaw Puzzle Ribbon
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol for autism
Ovarian Cancer: Teal Ribbon
Meaning: This color is a symbol for ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers as well as sexual assault, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and tsunami victims
Other Colors and Meanings:
Yellow Ribbon:
Meaning: We've all seen this symbol used to support our troops, but it is also a symbol for MIA/POW, suicide prevention, adoptive parents, amber alerts, bladder cancer, spina bifida, endometriosis, and a general symbol for hope. A yellow ribbon with a heart is used to represent the survivors left behind after a suicide.
Pale Yellow Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol of spina bifida
Burgundy Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol of brain aneurysm, Cesarean section (worn upside down), headaches, hemangioma, vascular malformation, hospice care, multiple myeloma, William's syndrome, Thrombophilia, Antiphospholid Antibody Syndrome, and adults with disabilities
Lavender Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol for general cancer awareness. It can also be a symbol for epilepsy, and rett syndrome
Blue Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol of drunk driving, child abuse, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), the victims of hurricane Katrina, dystonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), alopecia, Education, Epstein-Barr Virus, Save the Music, colon cancer (alternative ribbon color: brown), colorectal cancer (alternative ribbon color: brown), and anti-tobacco - particularly anti-second hand smoke (in Canada; alternative ribbon color: brown), I Love Clean Air/ILCA Campaign (Japan)
Dark Blue Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol of arthritis, child abuse prevention, victim's rights, free speech, water quality, and water safety
Light Blue Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol of childhood cancer (alternative color: pink), prostate cancer, Trisomy 18, and scleroderma
Orange Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol of leukemia, hunger, cultural diversity, humane treatment of animals, and self-injury awareness.
White Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol of innocence, victims of terrorism, violence against women, peace, right to life, bone cancer, adoptees, and retinal blastoma
Pearl Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol for emphysema, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and multiple sclerosis
Black Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol of mourning, melanoma, and gang prevention
Brown Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is an anti-tobacco symbol as well as a symbol of colon cancer (alternative ribbon color: blue), colorectal cancer (alternative ribbon color: blue)
Gold Ribbon:
Meaning: This color is a symbol for childhood cancer
Lace Ribbon:
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol for osteoporosis
Pink and Blue Ribbon:
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol for miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death due to SIDS or other causes
Flag Ribbon:
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol for both the victims and heros of the 9/11 attacks. It is also a symbol of patriotism and support of our troops. In addition, it is a symbol of fireworks safety.
Rainbow Ribbon:
Meaning: This style of ribbon is a symbol of gay pride and support for the GLBT community and their quest for equal rights.
Other Sources:
http://www.craftsnscraps.com/jewelry/ribbons.html
http://butyoudontlooksick.com/2008/0...d_bracelet.php
http://www.kyledesigns.com/category/...lors_meanings/
http://fookembug.wordpress.com/2007/...-and-meanings/
http://www.disabled-world.com/disabi...ss/ribbons.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awareness_ribbon
http://ddcatalog.homestead.com/RibbonAwareness.html
http://www.windstarembroidery.com/em...File=awareness
Ribbon Colors for different Cancers
