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Cancer Awareness Ribbon Color Guide

Susan Powell 07/25/2023 9:13am 7 minute read Lapel Pins | Awareness

Ever wonder what the colors of ribbons mean? Read on to find out in our Cancer Awareness Ribbon Color Guide! Cancer is a disease that has affected millions of people around the world. It is a complex illness that can be challenging to deal with emotionally and physically. To raise awareness and support for cancer research, many organizations have adopted different colored ribbons to represent different types of cancer. The trend of using ribbons to represent cancer began in 1979 when a... more »

Best Gifts for Police Officers | PinMart

Kristin Kizer 04/24/2023 11:58am 5 minute read Gifts | Awareness

Since 1962, when President Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726, the United States has been honoring police officers with National Police Week. This week is always the week in May which includes May 15th. For 2023, it occurs from May 15th to the 21st. This is a great time to honor those who risk their lives daily in the line of duty. Gifts for police officers can be a great way to show them that you appreciate what they do and stand with them. At PinMart, we’ve got some police officer... more »

American Heart Month | PinMart

Rachel Penny 02/01/2022 2:02pm 2 minute read Gifts | Awareness

Did you know? Every year more than 600,000 Americans die due to heart disease. What's even more shocking, is that 80% of these deaths could have been prevented by making necessary changes to one's lifestyle and by just simply having a greater understanding of the signs and symptoms of heart disease. Show your heart some love with these 8 heart-healthy tips! Chose not to smoke, or quit smoking. Know your numbers. Keep an eye on your weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Get screened for... more »

5 Ways to Express Appreciation on Veterans Day | PinMart

Rachel Penny 11/10/2021 1:10pm 2 minute read Lapel Pins | Awareness

PinMart is proud to connect with, support, and honor veterans. With Veterans Day coming up (November 11, 2021), you might wonder how to show appreciation to the veterans in your life and community. Here are 5 ways to express appreciation on Veterans Day. 1. Show Up American singer, actor, and television host Roy Rogers said it perfectly, "We can't all be heroes; someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by." Veterans Day makes for the perfect time to show your... more »

3 Ways to Honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month | PinMart

Rachel Penny 10/20/2021 1:01pm 3 minute read Awareness

Every year in October, survivors, supporters, advocates, and allies recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual preference, or socio-economic status, can become a victim of domestic violence. The facts are alarming: 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men have experienced severe physical injury, sexual violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner. Forms of domestic violence can include humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats,... more »

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway | PinMart

Rachel Penny 10/01/2021 12:44pm 2 minute read Awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women. According to the American Cancer Society, the average risk of a woman developing Breast Cancer in her life is about 13%. This means there is a 1 in 8 chance a woman will develop Breast Cancer. Last month, we held our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway on our Instagram. We wanted to celebrate the strength and spirit of those who have and those who are battling Breast Cancer, as... more »

Earth Day 50th Anniversary Celebration | PinMart

Betty Bagat 12/07/2020 2:26pm 2 minute read Lapel Pins | Awareness

Every year April 22 nd is recognized as Earth Day. It’s a chance to both raise awareness of environmental issues and to celebrate this beautiful planet we live on. PinMart is ready to do both with our selection of ECO-Green pins, Outdoor Pins, and Animal Pins. Earth Day will be especially momentous this year, as it marks the 50 th anniversary of the first Earth Day in 1970. On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans participated in rallies across the country... more »

Celebrate International Women's Day | PinMart

Betty Bagat 12/02/2020 2:02pm 2 minute read Awareness

Did you know there is an International Women’s Day? I did not, but I learned that it has been around since the early 1900s and that March 8th has been recognized by the United Nations as International Women’s Day since 1977. I know that March is National Women’s History Month, but I wondered how this day had escaped my attention? It turns out that this occasion is much more celebrated in Europe and parts of Asia than in the United States. With its roots in socialism and the... more »

Conditions without Awareness Ribbons | PinMart

Jessica Nienstedt 11/27/2020 11:17am 2 minute read Awareness

Even with nearly 500 different causes represented by awareness ribbons, there are those that are not. Here are a few that we found that do not appear to be associated with a specific ribbon color: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy – Knowledge about this condition has become much more widespread in recent years due to a number of well-known sports figures being diagnosed. CTE appears to be caused by repeated blows to the head sustained over a series of years. It's most often seen in... more »

The Modern History of Awareness Ribbons | PinMart

Susan Powell 04/01/2020 3:52pm 3 minute read Awareness

Napoleon Bonaparte once said: “A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon,” so it shouldn’t seem strange that awareness ribbons have a modern history that begins in the recognition of a soldier. In the 1970s, America had her first instance of using awareness ribbons to commemorate the thoughts and prayers that were going out for our troops stationed in harm’s way, far away. The tradition’s origins have been credited to one military wife,... more »

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