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Looking for a complete list of awareness months and causes? You’ve found it. Our Evergreen Awareness Calendar is your all-in-one guide to awareness months, causes, ribbon colors, and even a few funny days worth celebrating. Whether you’re wondering when Brain Cancer Awareness Month is, what ribbon represents lupus, or just need a lighthearted moment like National Donut Day, this calendar has you covered. Perfect for planning fundraisers, creating social content, or showing support with the right awareness ribbon pin. Bookmark it, share it, and return often—because awareness isn’t once a year. It’s every month, all year long.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Teal isn’t a trend—it’s a demand to stop looking away. This unapologetic guide breaks the silence with facts, real-world support, and credible resources survivors can use right now. Learn how to move beyond hashtags: listen without judgment, believe survivors, respect their timeline, and offer help that actually helps. We also share organizations doing the work—RAINN, NSVRC, EROC, and FORGE—and why visible solidarity matters all year. Wear teal with intention and keep the conversation going with our Sexual Assault Awareness collection designed to spark dialogue and honor survivors.

What custom enamel pins are, how they’re made, and how to order. See real examples, learn the process, and start your project (100-pin minimum; ~2–3 weeks TAT).

Some transformations happen in the shadows. The Black Butterfly is a powerful emblem for those navigating uncertainty, honoring quiet strength, mystery, and the courage to grow in darkness.

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time to break the stigma around self-injury. Learn the real reasons people self-harm, who it affects most, and how orange ribbons and honest conversations can spark hope and healing.

Enamel pins look great on screen, but not every design works once it’s tiny and made of metal. Here are 7 common enamel pin design mistakes — and how to avoid them so your pins come out iconic, not embarrassing.

Selling enamel pins is exciting — and overwhelming. From pricing and photos to social media hype and email marketing, here’s how to actually sell pins without losing your sanity.

Soft and full of meaning, the white poppy symbolizes peace, remembrance, and emotional healing. Learn how this quiet bloom brings comfort and strength.

Not every enamel pin idea is safe to make. Using copyrighted characters or logos without permission can get you sued. Here’s your bestie-level guide to understanding IP, avoiding infringement, and creating original pins that are safe to sell.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, but the real work is year-round. Learn the facts behind Type 1 and Type 2, what gray and blue ribbons represent, and how to support the 37+ million people managing diabetes every single day.