This comes from Thyca.org via their Facebook update...now I understand what the colors mean. Who knew that teal was a "healing color"?
The Story of the Thyroid Cancer Colors
Why do we represent thyroid cancer with three colors? The Awareness Ribbon Pins, Magnet Ribbons, and ThyCa graphic all display the three colors: deep blue/purple, pink, and teal.
The 3 colors were selected nearly 12 years ago by thyroid cancer survivor.
Cherie LC, a ThyCa volunteer. The deep blue/purple represents the throat energy center, pink represents spiritual influences in healing, and teal is a healing color.
The 3-color combination also emphasizes the variety of situations with thyroid cancer, because there are different types of thyroid cancer. Also, thyroid cancer affects people of all ages, from young children through seniors.
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, and this month and throughout the year we can all wear our colors proudly. Thank you very much for raising awareness.
But seriously--look at this image I found on Google, and note the colors. How can you not associate the ribbon with this horrible 80s memory? LMAO.
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