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This is a partial list of awareness ribbons. The meaning behind an awareness ribbon depends on its colors and pattern. Since many advocacy groups have adopted ribbons as symbols of support or awareness, ribbons, particularly those of a single color, some colors may refer to more than one cause. Some causes may be represented by more than one ...
Kidney disease and kidney cancer awareness are another cause represented by the green ribbon. [3] [2] People who have kidney disease, are on dialysis, have received a kidney transplant, [4] or who are living kidney donors wear the green ribbon to help raise awareness about the condition. March is kidney awareness month and those who are ...
According to the US and European governments, 20 percent of the 6000-8000 rare diseases are not genetic in origin. Therefore, the rare disease community has recognized that the common medical slang term for a rare disease (a "zebra disease") could be used in order to create an awareness ribbon that represents 100 percent of rare disease patients.
A person wearing a red ribbon to raise awareness and support of victims of AIDS. Awareness ribbons are symbols meant to show support or raise consciousness for a cause. Different colors and patterns are associated with different issues. Yellow ribbons, in the United States, are used to show that a close family member is abroad in military service.
The Autoinflammatory Alliance logo has these colors, alongside a design that represents an inflammation, the fevers/pain of the disorders, and the passion of the informed patient/supporter. [1] Orange ribbons raise awareness of malnutrition and its consequences. [2] [3] It was recently used worldwide to promote awareness of self-harm on March 1 ...
The awareness ribbon color for Lyme Disease is Lime Green. The month of May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: to encourage learning about this common tick-borne disease and take steps to protect themselves if they live in or visit areas with Lyme disease activity. World Lyme Disease Day is held on May 11th.
Inspired by the yellow ribbons honoring American soldiers serving in the Gulf war, the color red was chosen for its, "connection to blood and the idea of passion—not only anger, but love, like a valentine." First worn publicly by Jeremy Irons at the 1991 Tony Awards, the ribbon soon became renowned as an international symbol of AIDS awareness.
In 2005, Dr Sanjay Pandya began drafting a book to educate patients about the prevention and care of kidney diseases and common issues related to kidneys. His book, written in Gujarati is titled Tamari Kidney Bachavo, which translates to Save Your Kidneys. Attributing to its success in the state, the book was later translated into Hindi (2008 ...