How can I go about changing the color of a specific cause's Awareness Ribbon?

Question

As most of you probably know, the colors of the Awareness Ribbons cover MANY different causes! For example, the yellow ribbon represents Adoptive Parents, Deployed Soldiers, Endometriosis, Equality, Hope, Liver Cancer, Liver Disease, Missing Children, Missing Persons, Suicide Prevention, Testicular Cancer, and Childhood Cancer... Is there a way that an individual can change the color for a specific cause? If so, HOW? Who or what organization do I need to address? I'm at a loss here, so I thought I'd see if anyone else has tried (or succeeded) at this same task.

intel~ yes, this clearly IS a serious question.
sarah jane & curious115~ I agree, these ribbons HAVE gone a bit crazy. But if you are ever affected by a cause, and you are wanting to raise awareness, get back with me and let me know of a different, easier way of doing so!
I haven't been on here in 3 months, and the shallowness of these answers to what *I* feel is a serious issue reminds me why.... I know my problem is not the problem of the world, and I don't expect everyone to jump on my bandwagon, but I do thank miclo for at least understanding my plight somewhat.

Answer 1

It certainly is disheartening to see the amount of pessimism and rudeness on these boards. If people don't know the answer, why do they feel the need to put something rude on this board? Does it make them feel better or is it just because they are anonymous and it's funny to make other people feel stupid for their serious questions.

Anyways, I'm done venting. I would suggesting calling the head of whatever organization you are referring to and use that as your jumping off point. I think you'll have a tough road ahead of you but good for you for getting so involved. The majority of people just sit back and complain and whine about something instead of taking action. It seems there should be someone out there who can provide some direction for you whether it be an attorney or the head of the organization you are referring to. Good luck with everything!

Answer 2

ppl like to attack others on here cause it's anonymous..they'd never have the balls to do it in the real world...now on to your question.

I'm sure by contacting the head of the organization you could get all the info about that.
may i ask, why you want to change the color of a ribbon?

((side note: i didn't know the yellow ribbon covered THAT many causes...I'm a military wife, so i am only familiar w/the Deployed Military cause being the yellow ribbon. that's interesting. did they run out of colors?lol))

Answer 3

I recommend you abandon this entire silly concept of ribbons to start with. What is the rationale of the ribbon? Instead of shopping "attention ribbons", why no longer just donate that cash to whatever intent you pick?

Answer 4

I was wondering the same thing, I have been working on child abuse awareness and I never knew it had a color until recently. I really wanted to do a different color. Blue is so basic. So hopefully we can get an answer

Answer 5

You could have a mood awareness ribbon depending on how strongly you feel about the cause - it would change colour?

This is clearly not a serious question...

Answer 6

I think its a mutual decision by the people who make the ribbons, so good luck with that...

Answer 7

Why? These ribbons have gone a bit crazy, wear any color you want...I doubt anyone will care.

Answer 8

It is already nationally if not world wide excepted of those colors.. I really don't see how one person can force the change of a color.

Answer 9

i'm not really sure if that is possible but if you find a way let us know cuz that would be really cool sof ar i haven't found a way to get them change...good luck

Answer 10

Who are you to change that cause's ribbon color? Why should they listen to you?