Red Ribbon

The red ribbon its known from 20th Century.

They are used to express support for those who are diagnosed with Breast Cancer.

It was found 19 years ago in 1991 Susan G. Komen Foundation handed out pink ribbons to participants in its New York City race for breast cancer survivors.

It was found by Charlotte Hayley, who had the cancer her self.

She sold the peach ribbons with a card that said, "The National Cancer Institute 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.

The president really liked it and asked her to work with them, but she said they are too commercial and rejected the offer.

At first the color was peach color but after a year or so she chosed the color pink and became an international symbol for breast cancer awareness.

Each October, hundreds if not thousands, pay a cost being donated to support breast cancer awareness or research.

14 years ago at 1996, it was the first brest cancer after the pink ribbon became international.

In Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint produced a silver commemorative breast cancer coin.

15,000 coins were minted during 2006.

At one side its the picture of the queen Elizabeth and the other side a picture of a pink ribbon.

This colored coin is the second in history to be put into regular circulation.

In most jurisdictions, the pink ribbon is considered public domain.

In October people collect money, they call it theme parties or a "pink day".

Employees wear pink clothing or accessories.