November Awareness Ribbons and Causes, Gratitude in Action

Why November Is Different

October is loud and pink. November is quieter but just as urgent. Families gather. Schools and workplaces plan holiday drives. Donors think about year-end giving. It is the perfect month to learn a new ribbon color, support a local group, and put kindness on the calendar.

November Causes and Ribbon Colors

Use this list to choose a cause, match a color, and point people to trusted organizations.

• Lung Cancer Awareness — white or pearl
  • GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer
  • LUNGevity
• Pancreatic Cancer Awareness — purple
  • Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
  • Project Purple
• Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Awareness — purple
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • Cure Alzheimer’s Fund
• Epilepsy Awareness — purple
  • Epilepsy Foundation
  • Local epilepsy chapters and peer support groups
• National Diabetes Month — blue or light blue
  • American Diabetes Association
  • Community health centers and screening events
• COPD Awareness — gold or yellow tones
  • COPD Foundation
  • Regional lung health organizations
• National Family Caregivers Month — various colors
  • Caregiver Action Network
  • Local respite and caregiver support programs

Fresh Ways to Activate Support This Month

• Gratitude wall. Invite people to write the name of a loved one on a paper ribbon or card in the matching color. Add a donation jar or QR code nearby.
• First Friday color day. Pick one Friday in November. Ask everyone to wear the cause color, then share a group photo and resource links.
• Ribbon recipes. Potluck with a color theme. Purple dishes for pancreatic cancer awareness. White foods for lung cancer awareness. Use table tents with a fact and a link.
• Desk to door kits. Give each team member a small bag with a ribbon pin, a wristband, and a one-page resource guide. Simple, visible, repeatable.
• Round up at checkout. If you run a shop or booth, ask customers to round up for a featured nonprofit. Post the weekly total on social media.

Myth and Fact

• Myth: One ribbon color always means one cause. Fact: Colors overlap. Purple can indicate pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, domestic violence, and more. Context helps people understand the story you are telling.
• Myth: A ribbon is just a symbol. Fact: Visibility drives questions. Questions lead to information, screenings, and donations. Small symbols create big conversations.
• Myth: Support only counts if you attend a big event. Fact: Online sharing, micro-donations, and daily wear create steady awareness all month.

Simple Social Prompts You Can Copy

• Photo + caption: “I am wearing white for lung cancer awareness. Learn more and support patients here: [link].”
• Story prompt: “Share one thing you wish people knew about [cause] and tag a friend who supports the same ribbon color.”
• Short video: Hold up the ribbon pin, say one fact, and end with a resource URL. Keep it under fifteen seconds.

Fundraising Kits with Dream Maker Pins

Turn awareness into action with ready to use kits. We can tailor the color, wording, and quantity for your group.

• Starter kit. Twenty ribbon pins, twenty matching wristbands, one tabletop sign file.
• Event kit. One hundred ribbon pins, fifty wristbands, ten signage files, volunteer lanyards by request.
• Memorial kit. Custom ribbon pin design, name or date card, and a small keepsake box.

Browse our Awareness Ribbon Collection or start a custom pin project. If you want to see what other groups have created, visit our Customer Projects page.

Quick Color Guide for Events

• White or pearl. Lung cancer awareness.
• Purple. Pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer’s, and epilepsy awareness. Check your caption for clarity.
• Blue or light blue. National Diabetes Month.
• Gold or yellow tones. COPD awareness.

FAQs

How can I confirm the right ribbon color?
Check the official nonprofit site or national campaign page. Colors can overlap. Your caption or sign can clarify the cause you are supporting.

I cannot attend a walk. What else helps?
Wear the ribbon, donate online, host a color day at work, or share a resource link with a personal note. Many groups offer virtual options in November.

What should I put on a table sign?
Include the ribbon color name, one sentence about the cause, a short URL or QR code, and a clear call to action. Example. “Wear white for lung cancer awareness. Learn and support at go2.org.”

Can our school or club support more than one cause?
Yes. Plan a color rotation each week or offer a mixed ribbon display. Focus on education and kindness first. Purchases and fundraisers can follow.