pink ribbon: noun

The pink ribbon is an international symbol of breast cancer awareness

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How did the pink ribbon come about?

In 1991, the Susan G. Komen Foundation handed out pink ribbons to participants in its New York City race for breast cancer survivors. At the same time, Evelyn Lauder, who was the senior corporate vice president of Estee Lauder and Penny Alexandra who was an editor of the woman health magazine Self, came up with an idea to create a ribbon that the cosmetics giant Estee Lauder would distribute it in stores in New York City. Evelyn Lauder then promised to spread the ribbons in the entire country, but a color for the ribbon was not yet decided.

Meanwhile, Ms. Charlotte Hayley, who was battling breast cancer had produced peach color ribbons. She sold them with a card saying, “The National Cancer Institute's annual budget is 1.8 billion US Dollars, and only 5 percent goes for cancer prevention. Help us wake up our legislators and America by wearing this ribbon”. Her message spread fast.

This made Penny and Evelyn Lauder very interested in Hayley’s concept. They saw the initiative and reason to adapt to Hayley’s idea by working with her.

The new color of the ribbon was pink and became an international symbol for breast cancer awareness

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Here's another card for the Link Up To Pink Breast Cancer Blog. If you want to make cards, they are taking donations for 2 Breast Cancer Centers, which I think is pretty cool idea. I am fortunate to not have had any breast cancer scares nor any of my friends or family but my heart goes out to every woman that has. Also entering this in Pin and Tack - Challenge #2 Anything Goes, Spark Your Creativity Now!

It's a simple card, but with a big message!

pattern paper - DCWV Glitter Stack

stitching by hand

ribbon - Offray

gem - My Minds Eye

font - Carmine Tango

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