Hi,
I am interested in buying prostate cancer awareness bracelets to support the cause. Any idea where I can buy bracelets like this that will actually support research?
Thanks.
Posts Tagged ‘Awareness’
6
Sep
Where Can I Buy Authentic Prostate Cancer Awareness Bracelets?
25
Aug
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Aug
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Aug
Cancer Awareness Ribbon Pins
Most people are familiar with the pink cancer awareness ribbons that symbolize breast cancer, it seems that these pink beauties are everywhere. But, did you know that there are many other kinds them out there that represent different kinds of cancer that affect women all around the world? You might have seen one or two different colored pins and not even known what they meant. Here are some of the other colors of cancer awareness ribbons so you will know what they mean the next time that you see them:
Teal This color of cancer awareness ribbons are for ovarian cancer. While this cancer isn’t as prevalent as breast cancer, its numbers are, unfortunately, on the rise. So, when you see a teal cancer awareness ribbon or pin, you will know what they stand for.
Peach This color of cancer awareness ribbons are for uterine cancer. This type of cancer is also not one that is mentioned much, but is a killer if not detected early enough and fought correctly.
Lavender This color of are for gynecological cancer. This encompasses several different kinds of cancers, from ovarian to cervical, basically anything that has to do with the female reproductive organs falls under this category.
Teal and White This color are for cervical cancer. This cancer is hard to detect as well, unless it is screened for, but, when caught early, can be removed and treated.
All of these cancer awareness ribbons and pins are different colors to distinguish between the different types of cancer. It helps for survivors and loved ones to spread their message of hope and survival to those who may not have heard of this particular type of cancer and make sure that other women have their screenings to ensure that they catch these potentially fatal diseases early enough for treatments to be effective. So, the next time that you see different colored cancer awareness ribbon pins, be sure to ask the wearer about it and share their story with you. It might just be the motivation that you need to see your doctor and get screened or to push a friend or family member to get their screening. After all, women are more likely to push their friends and family to get in to see their doctors sooner than later. And, like the breast cancer pins and other types of cancer awareness merchandise, most of the proceeds go toward research and the search for a cure.
19
Aug
How Can I Go About Changing The Color Of A Specific Cause’s Awareness Ribbon?
As most of you probably know, the colors of the Awareness Ribbons cover MANY different causes! For example, the yellow ribbon represents Adoptive Parents, Deployed Soldiers, Endometriosis, Equality, Hope, Liver Cancer, Liver Disease, Missing Children, Missing Persons, Suicide Prevention, Testicular Cancer, and Childhood Cancer… Is there a way that an individual can change the color for a specific cause? If so, HOW? Who or what organization do I need to address? I’m at a loss here, so I thought I’d see if anyone else has tried (or succeeded) at this same task.
16
Aug
Can Sleep Deprivation Cause Spiritual Awareness?
I read on Wikipedia that denying oneself of sleep can be a form of asceticism. In the fourth and fifth centuries monks used to sleep deprive themselves. Has anybody tried this? Can going days without sleep bring you closer to God?
16
Aug
Cancer Awareness Pins
Everyone has seen them. The small ribbons and pins that people are wearing on their shirts, purses, hats, and jackets. Whether they are pink or red, white, and blue, it is easy to spot cancer awareness pins. And, no matter who is wearing them, they are always happy to share their story or the story of their loved one who has passed away. One of the most prevalent colors is pink, pink ribbons are everywhere now days. But what are all those pink ribbons for?
Since cancer awareness pins came into existence, pink has always stood for breast cancer. The pink ribbons, pins, and other cancer awareness merchandise are all to help people become more aware of breast cancer and its effects on women, girls, and families all over the world. Breast cancer is one of the major cancers effecting women today, every year, over 200,000 American women alone are diagnosed with the disease. Over the course of the average American woman’s life, she has a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer, and a 1 in 33 chance of dying from it. But, with all the research that is being done today on breast cancer and other forms of cancer, the number of women who die from breast cancer each year is dropping.
Some of this decline is due in part to the push in cancer awareness through cancer awareness pins and cancer gifts that are becoming more prevalent throughout the United States and the world. With the help of the money received from these gifts, cancer treatment centers and research facilities can keep going and keep researching to find cures and medications that help to fight and kill the disease before it can do major damage to the body.
Cancer awareness pins aren’t just made for breast cancer though. They come in all colors for different cancers, like gold for children’s cancers. So, no matter the type of cancer you want to push into the spotlight when you go out, you can always find cancer awareness pins and cancer gifts to help you on your mission. There are thousands of shops, both on and off line, where you can order cancer awareness pins or cancer gifts from, all you need to do is search a little to find the gift that is right for you. You can also be sure that out of the money you spend on your cancer gift, part of it will go to cancer research and studies to help find cures for this horrible disease.
10
Aug
What Color Should The “cause Ribbon” For “dumbf*ck Awareness” Be?
The purpose is to raise awareness of the problem of people believing that marches, cause ribbons, etc. actually make a difference.
“raising awareness”doesn’t do any good if all the people who become aware just participate in the next awareness raising event.
(insert mildly startling statistic or anecdote)
It’s Time to take a stand!
My organization is going to change the world with the revolutionary tools of cause ribbons and student walkouts!
But seriously, what color should our ribbons be?
7
Aug
How Do I Go About Supporting A Cause On My Myspace Page Like Breast Cancer Awareness Or The Humane Society?
list links to sites of organizations you support
ask people to get involved by donating time &/or money
have a calander of different events
e.g.
OCTOBER 1, 2006
RUN FOR THE CURE
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is an extraordinary single-day experience that unites more than 170,000 Canadians in 51 communities across the country. Together, we’re raising millions of dollars to fund innovative and relevant breast cancer research, education, and awareness programs in the communities where you live.
Do something about breast cancer. Join others in your community on Sunday, October 1st, or donate to a participant. With your support, we can create a future without breast cancer.http://www.cbcf.org/http://www.abcf.org/http://www.cbcf.org/become/make_donation…https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html/l…http://www.spca.com/http://www.hsus.org/
4
Aug
I Read Somewhere That Brian Newman Has Cause For Awareness For Dogs Health, Does Any One Know A Site?
I heard he started a fund and clinic for dogs health and care. I know he has labs. I wanted to check in to it.
1
Aug
Since Jesus Could Walk On Water, Why Didn’t He Do A Worldwide Walk-a-thon To Raise Awareness For His Cause?
Kind of like what the March of Dimes does for babies.
29
Jul
Why And How Do Suppressed Memories Cause Problems With Concious Awareness?
what are suppressed memories are there and why is it necessary to fully access those memories to help?
is it what a psychiatrist is doing and how is this done?
what treatments are offered?
thanks for your answers!
26
Jul
Cause Awareness Ribbons, Yellow For Veterans?
Hi. I’m doing a project at work for a Veterans’ thing being held here; I have to make a sign welcoming them. Is a yellow ribbon appropriate or is that for active troops? Or would a poppy be more appropriate? Thanks!
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- What Breast Cancer is, and is not!: http://t.co/ixDAlF2a via @youtube
- RT @SuzWebz: Come out & support the PHS softball team @ 7! All the proceeds are going to an organization that helps women struggling with breast cancer.