Tag: ribbon

  • What Does The Purple Ribbon Mean?

    What Does The Purple Ribbon Mean?

    Members of Congress wore purple ribbons at the State of the Union address to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and substance use disorders.  Purple ribbons have also been worn to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), pancreatic cancer, animal abuse, Crohn’s disease and lupus.   Like the silver ribbon, the purple…

  • What Does The Light Blue Ribbon Stand For?

    What Does The Light Blue Ribbon Stand For?

    What does the light blue ribbon stand for? There have been a variety of blue ribbons lately and this post will help you sort them all out.  The color is generally used as a symbol of drunk driving, child abuse and education.  The color has recently been used for different reasons. What Does The Light…

  • What Does The Silver Ribbon Represent?

    What Does The Silver Ribbon Represent?

    According to The New York Times, many members of the Broadway community showed their support for the victims of the shooting in Orlando by wearing silver ribbons at the Tony Awards. While black ribbons are being used as a symbol of mourning, silver ribbons are traditionally used as a symbol for children with disabilities.  USA…