Awareness ribbons now exist for a multitude of causes, but experts trace their beginnings back to a single source With Monday marking the beginning of October’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to education, early detection and creating change for those affected by the disease. Whether emblazoned on a t-shirt or clipped onto a bag, ...

Everyone knows the universal symbol of breast cancer: the pink ribbon. Promoted by the Union for International Cancer Control, it pops up everywhere, from retail shops to government offices, each ...

Since it first began to appear over two decades ago, the looped pink ribbon that symbolizes breast cancer awareness has become an instantly recognizable mark, emblazoned on thousands of products and ...

But the pink ribbon has been successful. Just this year, Susan G. Komen, the largest breast cancer charity in the nation, took in nearly $422 million via contributions and its Race for the Cure.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month increases visibility and fundraising, but survivors stress the need for treatment advancements. Current treatments, such as tamoxifen, have been used for decades, ...

This sociological study of the recent charity-ribbon trend examines the symbol’s meanings, transformation, and commodification, and explores the wearers’ reasons for publicly displaying their vaguely ...

October is the month of Halloween — the month of pumpkins, skeletons, spiders, and witches’ hats. Everywhere you turn, nature is celebrating the changing seasons with vibrant colors. And so are the ...

Photos Provided Purple ribbons have been placed in the area to raise awareness that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. PARKERSBURG — Purple ribbons in the downtown area are only ...

We all know that the light pink ribbon stands for breast cancer awareness. But did you know that each of the other types of cancer have a colour of their own? As World Cancer Day approaches (May 14), ...