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This article is about the ribbons. For the Hip-Hop record label currently run by Big Boi of OutKast, see Purple Ribbon Records

A purple ribbon is worn to raise awareness for Huntington's disease, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Autism, Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Eating Disorders, Pancreatic cancer and cancer survival. It is also a symbol of pride worn by pagans on Pagan Pride Day. It is also a symbol used by 4 R Kids Sake whose mission is to protect our children from preventable injuries and death in and around cars. They were the driving force behind purple ribbon month in CA. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Big Boi (born Antwan André Patton on February 1, 1975 in Savannah, Georgia) is an American hip hop artist and producer; one half of the alternative hip-hop duo OutKast. ... OutKast is a Grammy award winning American hip hop duo based out of East Point, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. ... Purple Ribbon Label is a record label owned by OutKast and distributed through Virgin Records. ... Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can be fatal, though with recent medical advances, fatalities are becoming increasingly rare. ... Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is a chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. ... Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior, all exhibited before a child is three years old. ... Arnold-Chiari malformation, sometimes referred to as Chiari malformation or ACM, is a congenital malformation of the brain. ... Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor within the pancreatic gland. ... Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system). ... Pagan and heathen redirect here. ... Pagan Pride Day is one of various annual festivals held worldwide celebrating Paganism, Wicca and modern witchcraft. ...

Additionally, at county and state fairs in the United States, it is the award for placing seventh in a contest. For other uses of the word fair see Fair (disambiguation) Fair is the name for the gathering together of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or fairground entertainment. ... A state fair is a competitive and recreational gathering of a U.S. states population. ...

Awareness ribbon • List of ribbons
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Awareness ribbons are short pieces of ribbon folded into a loop, or representations of such, which are used in the United States, Canada, Australia, UK and other parts of the world as a way for the wearer to make a subtle statement of support for a cause or issue. ... This is a list of awareness ribbons. ... This article is about the symbol. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The red ribbon, a ribbon colored red, has several different meanings in different contexts. ... Image File history File links Red_Ribbon. ... The white ribbon, as other ribbons, is used by political movements to signify or spread their beliefs. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Yellow ribbon flown in 1979 by Penne Laingen when her husband, US diplomat Bruce Laingen, was held captive during the Iran hostage crisis; among the first of the modern yellow ribbons. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Chechen ribbon The green ribbon has been used as a symbol for many campaigns, including various campaigns for environmental justice. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The orange ribbon is a symbol of the Ukrainian Orange Revolution of 2004. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A brown ribbon is a type of award given to winners of various contests. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Pink Ribbon is an international symbol that is being used by people, companies and organizations as they are engaging themselves to breast cancer awareness. ... Image File history File links Pink_ribbon. ...

International Purple Ribbon Project

The purple ribbon recognizes the suffering of victims of interpersonal violence, the International Purple Ribbon Project stands for respect for self and others.

The International Purple Ribbon Project grew from a collective of concerned adult rape and abuse survivors from the small town of Berlin, New Hampshire, USA who united their hearts and minds under one common goal: all wanted a better and safer world for children and adult victims of violence. The majority of the founding members are incest and rape survivors, but also included are medical professionals, therapists, law enforcement, and caring members of the town. What began as a small local awareness campaign in February of 1994 has grown into an international network of members from over forty countries and from every state in the USA.

Both public and professional response to the IPRP has been remarkable and heartwarming. Individuals of all ages and backgrounds have reached out to the IPRP with a willingness to do their part in stopping the cycle of violence. It has become apparent over the years that the public is becoming willing to address the issue of violence and abuse. Thankfully, that readiness grows steadily each day. The subject of child abuse, incest, rape, and all forms of interpersonal violence is now commonplace in the media, forcing us all to take heed.

The purple ribbon symbol is available to all individuals and organizations willing promote awareness of these problems and to encourage people to stop tolerating these criminal acts of violence. During our many years of operation, The International Purple Ribbon Project has gained support and approval in the USA from the American Coalition for Abuse Awareness, the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute, the National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence, the Alliance for the Rights of Children, the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect, and many other groups. Today there are over seventy five IPRP affiliated organizations world wide working together.

See http://www.purpleribbonproject.com/ for more information.