She Wore A Yellow Ribbon

By Caryn Smith

Colors send distinct messages. Unconsciously, we have been trained to respond to a variety of ways to practically all the colors of the rainbow. For example, the green is almost always associated with "go" (green lights), the arrival of spring and the coolness and confidence. Orange, according to psychologists of color, means energy and enthusiasm. This is probably why the champions of causes chose to use colored ribbons when supporting their beliefs.

In 1917, singer / songwriter George Norton wrote the song, "Around her neck she wears a yellow ribbon." A revised version was later used in the movie "She wore a yellow ribbon." The words tell the the story of a young girl awaiting the return of his love who served in the army. In 1979, yellow ribbons have seen the resurgence of Penne Laingen tied this symbol around her tree when her husband, U.S. diplomat Bruce Laingen , 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 pink ribbon? Breast cancer. In 1992, at the hands of self magazine editor Alexandra Penney and cosmetic giant Estee Lauder, the ribbon symbol 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 for AIDS awareness, because it represents passion. Yellow was chosen for military support, because it is the official color of the Calvary United States.

Pins and Ribbons

Although many people actually buy and pieces of ribbon to pin to their lapels, others have opted for a more practical method. Although the fabric tapes wear out quickly, purchasing custom lapel ribbon gives you a permanent piece of jewelry to wear on several occasions. option you choose, wearing ribbons awareness will show your support for good causes immense.

Other countries - U.S., Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and other countries - ribbons have swept our consciousness ... as they were intended. Here is a complete list of ribbon colors and what organizations / diseases represent.

RED: Aids Awareness

BLACK: Remembrance of AIDS or bereavement

PINK: Breast Cancer

YELLOW: Military Support

Light Blue: prostate cancer

Teal: Ovarian Cancer

Gold: Childhood Cancer

GREY: diabetes or cancer of the brain

Donors GREEN: leukemia or organ and tissue

Violet: Lupus or Alzheimer's disease

PURPLE children with disabilities, domestic violence, religious tolerance

DARK BLUE abuse of children: the rights of crime victims, cancer of the colon

WHITE: Violence Against Women

ORANGE: Animal Welfare

Green & Blue: Mental Health Awareness

Red, White & Blue: Patriotism

Puzzle: Autism

BURGUNDY: An aneurysm of the brain, palliative care

LAVENDER: Cancer Awareness

Periwinkle: Eating Disorders

BROWN: Anti-tobacco

LACE: Osteoporosis

Pink & Blue: Death miscarriage, baby

Do you know someone who suffers from a disease or condition? Are you organizing a rally or charity event to raise funds for research? Would you show your support of others? Schools, businesses, organizations and individuals are all joining forces to show the world what they believe in wearing a ribbon pins. Will you join them?