Ropes of Awareness
Cancer Awareness by Month
At Ropes of Hope, we believe in amplifying awareness, honoring those in the fight, and educating our community all year long. Here’s a month-by-month guide to recognized cancer awareness causes:
January
Cervical Cancer Awareness (Teal & White Ribbon)
February
Gallbladder/Bile Duct Cancer Awareness (Kelly Green Ribbon)
National Cancer Prevention Month (Multi-color Ribbon)
March
Colorectal Cancer Awareness (Dark Blue Ribbon)
Kidney Cancer Awareness (Orange Ribbon)
April
Esophageal Cancer Awareness (Periwinkle Ribbon)
Head and Neck Cancer Awareness (Burgundy/Ivory Ribbon)
May
Brain Cancer Awareness (Gray Ribbon)
Bladder Cancer Awareness (Marigold/Blue/Purple Ribbon)
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness (Black Ribbon)
June
National Cancer Survivor Month (Purple Ribbon)
July
Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness (Yellow Ribbon)
October
Breast Cancer Awareness (Pink Ribbon)
Liver Cancer Awareness (Emerald Green Ribbon)
August
Appendix Cancer Awareness (Amber Ribbon)
November
Lung Cancer Awareness (White or Pearl Ribbon)
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness (Purple Ribbon)
Stomach Cancer Awareness (Periwinkle Ribbon)
Carcinoid/Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness (Zebra Stripe Ribbon)
September
Childhood Cancer Awareness (Gold Ribbon)
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness (Teal & White Ribbon)
Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness (Orange and Red Ribbons)
Ovarian Cancer Awareness (Teal Ribbon)
Thyroid Cancer Awareness (Teal/Pink/Blue Ribbon)
December
Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer
We stand with women facing every kind of cancer—because every story matters