We know a wristband won't change these diseases, but what they will do, is show our solidarity for those dealing with their fight, journey, battle, process, whatever you want to call it. Seeing a ribbon in the color that represents what you are dealing with shows there are others who support you. That's pretty special.
Navy & White Awareness ribbons have been known to represent the following causes, but is not limited to this list.
Alopecia
ARDS
Arthritis
Child Abuse
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Colitis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Crime Victim’s Rights
Crohn’s Disease
Drowning, Education
Epstein-Barr Virus
Erb’s Palsy
Free Speech
Guillain Barre Syndrome
Huntington’s Disease
Hurricane Katrina
Death of Police Officer on Duty
Rectal Cancer
Restless Legs Syndrome
Teens against smoking