LIGHT BLUE FABRIC AWARENESS RIBBONS | 250 BULK RIBBONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

250 pre-formed satin light blue awareness ribbons (loops) per bag.
Fabric ribbons measure 1″ (W) x 2.5″ (H).
Awareness ribbons folded, pre-formed into the shape of a ribbon and welded at the center.
Price includes 250 1″ silver safety pins. Pins are included, but not attached.
Light blue ribbons cut with a hot knife with sealed edges. For that reason, ribbons will not fray.
Ribbons easily attach to, for example, clothing, jackets, hats, and lots more!
Contact us if you have any questions regarding our cloth ribbons.

A SIMPLE AWARENESS RIBBON IS WHAT STARTED IT ALL

Simple awareness ribbons started it all: a global movement for a better tomorrow. Today, an awareness ribbon is an iconic, worldwide symbol of hope for warriors and survivors, alike. For over twenty years, Personalized Cause has been at the forefront of the awareness ribbon movement, and strives to keep abreast of ever-changing awareness color and cause updates. Through this attention to cause awareness, Personalized Cause raises hope, encourages compassion, and highlights medical, social, mental health, autoimmune, and cancer causes. These causes are near and dear to many. Pin a ribbon to your lapel to show support for cancer research fundraisers or group marches for social change,

Personalized Cause has the most up-to-date and comprehensive awareness cause and color reference guide on the internet. Because of that, it has taken years to compile a list that is accurate and inclusive. You can find this extensive cause list under Awareness Ribbons Colors Causes and Meanings | Reference Guide. You can also use the Find Your Product search tool on the Home Page to find the product you’re looking for – search by color or cause.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GROSGRAIN AND SATIN RIBBONS?

Grosgrain ribbons primarily contain cotton, polyester and fiber blends. Satin ribbons, on the other hand, primarily contain nylon or polyester. Grosgrain ribbons also have thick horizontal fibers, whereas satin ribbons are smooth to the touch. Satin ribbons are much softer than grosgrain ribbons. Many people love satin ribbons for their beautiful shiny finish, allowing them to create a sleek look.

Double-faced satin ribbon is perhaps the most common type of satin ribbon available. Like the name suggests, this ribbon has two right sides. Therefore, it doesn’t matter what side faces upward or outward, as both of the sides look the same. The alternative is a single faced ribbon, which has a shiny outer side and a muted underside. Our satin ribbons are double-faced.

On which side do I wear my light blue awareness ribbon?

The best way to remember the correct side of your chest to wear an awareness ribbon is simply to follow your heart. Remember this statement in the most literal sense possible. For this reason, your ribbon pin sits on the left side of your chest where your heart is located.

INCORPORATE BULK LIGHT BLUE AWARENESS RIBBONS INTO AWARENESS EVENTS

We offer these light blue fabric awareness ribbons in bags of 250 pieces. Our ribbons are perfect for fundraising, awareness events, cancer races, awareness campaigns, support groups, school fundraisers, funerals, memorial gifts, and promotional products. Wearing awareness ribbons sends a subtle message that you support a cause. For example, it might mean you are raising awareness for a particular social cause. Another reason to wear a ribbon is to support a medical or mental health cause. Further, perhaps the ribbon represents a cause that personally connects to a cause affecting animals. Again, the ribbon sits on the left side of the chest or over the heart which is symbolic for a cause that is heartfelt.

Please note: We cannot personalize these ribbons. However, click here to see our personalized fabric ribbons in similar colors with an attached safety pin on the back of the fabric ribbon.

Light Blue Awareness Ribbons – Causes, Colors, Meanings and Months:

The primary causes associated with light blue awareness ribbons are Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer.

Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer
Light blue ribbons have long been used to to raise awareness about men’s health issues, encourage early detection and treatment of diseases such as prostate cancer, and promote healthy living decisions.

Men’s health causes may include:

Men’s Health

Movember

Prostate Cancer

Other Light Blue Ribbon Causes Include:

Achalasia

Addison’s Disease

Adrenal Insufficiency

Behcet’s Disease

Behcet’s Syndrome

Chronic Illness

DiGeorge Syndrome

Foster Care

Hyperaldosteronism

Lymphedema

Selective Mutism

Trisomy

Trisomy 18 Syndrome (Edwards Syndrome)

Awareness Months for Light Blue Causes
Achalasia Awareness Month – September
Addison’s Disease Awareness Month – April
Adrenal Insufficiency Awareness Month – April
Behcet’s Disease Awareness Month – May
Behcet’s Syndrome Awareness Month – May
Chronic Illness Awareness Day – June 10
DiGeorge Syndrome Awareness Month – November
Foster Care Awareness Month – May
Hyperaldosteronism Awareness Month – April
Lymphedema Awareness Month – March
Men’s Health Awareness Month – June
Movember – November
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – September
Selective Mutism Awareness Month – October
Trisomy Awareness Month – March
Trisomy 18 Syndrome (Edwards Syndrome) Awareness Month – March

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE AWARENESS RIBBON?

In 1979, Penney Laingen’s husband was held prisoner during the Iran hostage crisis. To call attention to this, she placed yellow ribbons on trees in her neighborhood. She also created yellow ribbons for people to wear to show support for her husband and others being held hostage. This was the first time an awareness ribbon was used publicly as a way to silently voice support.

About ten years later, the group Visual AIDS used a bright red ribbon to represent awareness and support for AIDS and the lives lost to it. This trend caught on quickly. Awareness ribbons were so well accepted as a way to demonstrate support, in fact, that the New York Times declared 1992 as The Year of the Ribbon.

That was the same year the pink ribbon became associated with breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (now Susan G. Komen for the Cure) handed out pink hats to breast cancer survivors who participated in their Race for the Cure. Soon after, in 1992, Komen distributed pink ribbons to everyone who participated in the race.

The next big step came later that year. Alexandra Penney, editor of Self Magazine, produced their second annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month issue. This issue was inspired by Evelyn Lauder, Vice President of Estee Lauder. She was also a breast cancer survivor. Alexandra and Evelyn collaborated to create a pink ribbon to distribute in cosmetic stores throughout New York City. This action was so popular that eventually the pink ribbons were placed on cosmetics counters all across the United States during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

That year, 1.5 million ribbons were distributed. On each one was a card that explained how to do self breast exams. They also collected over 200,000 petitions, asking the White House to provide additional funding for breast cancer research.

The next year, in 1993, popularity grew. Avon joined in the fight for breast cancer awareness and launched a pink rhinestone brooch in the shape of the pink awareness ribbon. In two years, sales from the pin raised over $10 million for breast cancer research. This visibility helped make everyone more aware of the need for research.

Many people believe that because of these awareness ribbons and the visibility they created, federal funding for breast cancer research increased from approximately $100 million in 1991 to over $550 million in 1996. This helped pave the way for pink ribbons and other colors, calling attention to the need for research money for causes such as autism, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and many more.

Calling attention to various diseases and disorders, as well as social causes, is the impetuous behind awareness ribbons. Showing support and understanding can often make all the difference to those who struggle.