Causes & Ribbon Colors in September — Shine a Light & Support

September is full of meaningful causes, each with a ribbon color that carries power, remembrance, and hope. At Dream Maker Pins, we believe these ribbons deserve to be seen, honored, and shared. Below are several September causes, their ribbon colors, nonprofits doing great work, and how you can support simply by knowing & sharing.

Key Causes in September & Their Ribbon Colors

Here are some of the major awareness causes in September, their ribbon colors, and nonprofits making an impact.

Why These Ribbons & Causes Matter

• The ribbon color is a simple, visual shorthand. When people see the color, it triggers awareness and hopefully conversations of the issue

• It helps destigmatize. Wearing or displaying the ribbon lets people open conversations: “Why teal? Why gold?”

• Ribbons connect supporters. Survivors, caregivers, advocates - seeing others wearing those colors fosters community.

• Supporting these causes often leads to research, education, early detection, better treatment, and support for families.

How You Can Help (With or Without Buying Anything)

Even just knowing these causes, sharing, donating and wearing the ribbons makes a difference.

• Support the nonprofits listed above, or find ones locally doing similar work. A small gift can go a long way.

• Wear their ribbons or color proudly. A ribbon pin, wristband, or color accent gets people asking and caring.

• Share on social media or with your circle: why the ribbon matters, a fact or story, how others can help.

• Volunteer or attend events connected to the cause. These often happen in schools, hospitals, and community centers.

• Educate yourself and others: early detection, risk factors, what the nonprofit is doing. Knowledge spreads.

Support by Wearing the Ribbon (What We Sell & How We Help)

We make (ready-to-ship and custom) enamel pins, ribbon‑style pins, wristbands, and ribbon keychains. Here’s how you might use them:

• Order ribbon pins in the correct color for a cause to distribute or wear all month long.

• Wristbands matching a ribbon color - great for schools, community events, fundraisers.

• Pairs & bundles: ribbon pin + wristband = double visibility.

• Limited edition designs around a cause: e.g. special gold ribbon pin for childhood cancer, or teal ribbon pin for ovarian awareness.

Every item you wear or display helps spread awareness, supports nonprofits, and shows someone you care.

Nonprofits Doing Great Work (Spotlights)

Here are short spotlights on a couple of nonprofits per cause so you can dig deeper or even partner locally:

• Childhood Cancer (Gold ribbon)
  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital treats children & supports families without cost.
  Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation started from a child’s simple lemonade stand; now funds huge research and awareness campaigns.

• Ovarian Cancer (Teal ribbon)
  OCRA funds research & advocacy; their work helps with improved screening guidelines.
  NOCC focuses on awareness, support services, and connecting survivors.

• Prostate Cancer (Light Blue ribbon)
  Prostate Cancer Foundation works on groundbreaking research and supports early detection.
  Movember Foundation helps men’s health broadly but campaigns in September often spotlight prostate awareness & mental health.

FAQ

Q: What is an awareness ribbon?
A ribbon is a simple visual emblem, usually a looped piece of colored fabric (or represented with pins, patches, wristbands) used to show support, remembrance, or advocacy for a cause.

Q: How did ribbon colors get associated with each cause?
Over time, nonprofits and awareness movements adopted specific colors to represent their causes. For example, gold became the symbolic color for childhood cancer, while teal is widely used for ovarian cancer. These associations help with recognition and solidarity.

Q: Can a ribbon color represent more than one cause?
Yes. Some ribbon colors are shared among causes (e.g. gold could represent childhood cancer, while another gold variant might be used by a different cause). Context often matters—events, design, or accompanying text clarify which cause it stands for.

Q: Are awareness ribbons enough?
They’re powerful symbols, but real change comes from action: education, advocacy, donations, policy, support. Wearing or sharing a ribbon starts conversation and hope—but pairing that with support or involvement makes a bigger difference.

Q: What can a pin or wristband do differently than a ribbon pinned to fabric?
Pins and wristbands are wearable, visible, long‑lasting, and often more durable. They offer ways for people to carry awareness with them daily, not just during a campaign. Plus, they make great tangible items for fundraising or memorial.

September reminds us that every ribbon color, every awareness campaign, is a story worth telling. Whether it’s childhood cancer, prostate health, Alzheimer’s disease, or mental health and suicide prevention. The symbols of ribbons help carry our care, compassion, and commitment. We believe in helping you wear those symbols, share those stories, and support the nonprofits doing the hard work. If you ever want help choosing a ribbon pin, wristband, or designing something special to show support, we’ve got your back. You’re not alone. Let’s wear the ribbon together. ❤️