World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day takes place annually on June 20. The awareness color for humane treatment of refugees is orange.
World Scleroderma Awareness Day
World Scleroderma Awareness Day shines a light on scleroderma. This day takes place on June 29 in honor of the artist, Paul Klee, who suffered from scleroderma. The color for scleroderma is teal.
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Juvenile Arthritis is arthritis that occurs in children under the age of 16. The color that represents Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month is blue.
Stay Out of the Sun Day
Stay Out of the Sun Day calls attention to the dangers of overexposure to the sun and skin cancer. The colors associated with skin cancer are black for melanoma and orange for other skin cancers.
National Donor Day
National Donor Day, also known as National Organ Donor Day, takes place each year on February 14. The color associated with organ donation is green.
World Social Justice Day
Social Justice refers to human rights, centered around improving the lives of marginalized groups and individuals. This blog discusses the importance of social justice and World Social Justice Day.
Rare Disease Day
NORD is the official sponsor of Rare Disease Awareness Day. Wear a zebra ribbon pin that can be engraved with a name, date or message to raise awareness of a rare disease.
Raise Awareness for Rare Disease Awareness Day
Rare Disease Awareness Day takes place on February 28 or February 29, depending upon the year. The zebra awareness ribbon pin represents rare diseases and Rare Disease Awareness Day.
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month takes place during the month of March. The color orange represents Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and MS.
Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month
Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month takes place during the month of March each year. The color red represents Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month and recognition of bleeding disorders.