| One of the most famous symbols of disease | | | | bracelets. It is also worth noting that most of the |
| awareness is the red ribbon that is used to raise | | | | companies who sell these items contribute part of |
| AIDS awareness. This symbol has been worn by | | | | the proceeds to breast cancer research. |
| various celebrities with the aim of encouraging | | | | Other symbols |
| understanding about the disease and raising funds for | | | | Due to the popularity of this symbol and the |
| prevention and its eventual cure. Given the popularity | | | | tremendous response it has generated, other forms |
| of this symbol, the ribbon has also been used to | | | | of creating awareness have been initiated by various |
| increase awareness for other diseases, such as | | | | groups. Some of these include conducting Pink Ribbon |
| cancer. For breast cancer, the symbol that is used is | | | | Breakfasts during the month of October, which is the |
| the pink ribbon. | | | | designated breast cancer awareness month. During |
| The pink ribbon | | | | these breakfasts, the issues surrounding breast |
| For breast cancer awareness advocates, the symbol | | | | cancer are discussed. The proceeds of these |
| of a pink ribbon represents hope and awareness for | | | | breakfasts go to breast cancer research. |
| those affected by this terrible disease. These groups | | | | Another form of giving support to the raising of |
| encourage people to wear this symbol and help in the | | | | breast cancer awareness is through illumination |
| efforts of raising awareness as well as much-needed | | | | projects, where famous landmarks and monuments |
| funds for research. | | | | are lit pink. Most of the time, companies sponsor |
| The pink ribbon symbol has taken on many forms. It | | | | these. |
| is now seen printed on various materials such as | | | | The pink ribbon has been a recognized symbol for |
| T-shirts, mugs, wristbands, and bumper stickers. In | | | | breast cancer awareness, and its popularity continues |
| some cases, the symbol is even engraved on | | | | to grow as various groups initiate other forms of |
| jewelry, the most famous of which are pink ribbon | | | | support for the cause. |