subject: Awareness Ribbon Pins and Red Silicone Wristbands To Raise Funds For Diabetes [print this page] Awareness Ribbon Pins and Red Silicone Wristbands To Raise Funds For Diabetes
Awareness pins, silicone wristbands and other specialty insignia have become a very important component for different causes, such as diabetes.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and hundred of groups representing the American Association of Diabetes and the Juvenile Diabetes Research foundation will take action by hosting or supporting events nation wide.
Statistics from the American Association of Diabetes show that around 23.6 million adults and children have diabetes. It means that a hard to believe 8% of the American population are diabetic suffering from Type I or Type II. Moreover, there's a disturbing statistic forecasting that by 2050, one in three people living in America could have diabetes.
Red ribbon pins and red awareness wristbands have been motivating donations for the last three years and they have actually become symbols for the fight against diabetes. The main priorities for diabetes fundraising campaigns are to raise money for research, treatment and prevention and to advocate for people with diabetes so they can have access to health care.
A very common trend on these campaigns and fundraising drives is to have a custom message in the awareness item, such lapel pins, charms or wristbands. A personalized message helps to distinguish one group from another and is also the best way to share a special message or slogan if you want to.
Some slogan examples commemorating Diabetes Awareness Month are: "Unite for Diabetes", "Let's take control of Diabetes", "Diabetes Education and Prevention" or "I'm a Type 1". Furthermore, many organizations take it to the next level and look for funny or catchy slogans like " Want some sugar?" or " I'm High--Don't Ask". Ultimately, the vision and spirit of the organization will define the type of slogan they would like to share.
Diabetes walk-a-thons are become very popular lately. There are several walks all around the country and most of them fundraise for the Juvenile Diabetes Research fund. For example, The Los Angeles annual walk for diabetes at Dodger Stadium is expecting to congregate around 15,000 participants this year.
Awareness pins and wristbands are becoming very popular not only for people to show their support and create awareness, but as a fundraising tools as well. Many people feel frightened about asking for donations, so for them having a lapel pin to offer in exchange for contributions makes things easier and obviously all the proceeds will go to the cause.
