Ribbon Fall
Cancer Ribbon: Fun Trivia
Cancer ribbons have particular significance and are rich with symbolism.
How did the pink ribbon movement start? And most importantly, does it really help women who already have breast cancer? Or make them feel worse?
Most of us are familiar with cancer and the devastation that it can cause in a family and a life. It is one of the most devastating of all diseases, robbing us of families and of friends at an alarming rate. Various causes have been found. As many, quite literally, as their are leaves on the trees, but so far, no cures have been found, although treatment has advanced in many different areas. We support getting a cure as quickly as we can achieve one and many of us wear the ribbon to help draw attention to the cause that we support.
That pink ribbon isn’t the only one available for those who want to show their solidarity and their support for finding a cure. The pink ribbon it most often associated with breast cancer in particular.
Red ribbons for those with AIDS. Pink ribbons (and the color pink) express support for those who are diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
In the fall of 1991, Alexandra Penney, editor-in-chief of Self, a woman health magazine and Evelyn Lauder, of the cosmetic company Estée Lauder, got the idea to create a ribbon. The cosmetics giant distributed those ribbons stores in New York City.
The ribbons which get the most attention of course are those which are offered by foundations such as the multi-national Susan Komen Foundation and others. These are given a great deal more media attention, but there are others out there that need and deserve attention too, from all of us.
Charlotte Hayley, who battled the disease, produced peach colored ribbons. She sold the ribbons to support cancer prevention. After discussing opportunities with Lauder, Hayley and their lawyers, they a “new” color, pink, was chosen, which became an international symbol for awareness.
The various types denote your support for those in that community. They come in various colors, with each symbolize a different form of the disease. They are worn to support those who have been lost.
Does Pink Really Help Women Who Have Breast Cancer?
There are loud voices of criticism about “Pink Month” and its long term effects for battling breast cancer.
You may want to know additional info at this site about Cancer Awareness Colors and Breast Cancer Awareness Month Products.
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