Description
This listing is for an Red Awarness bracelet, which includes an awareness charm of your choice.
The red awareness ribbon popularly represents HIV/AIDS, but also supports other conditions, such as stroke, heart disease, substance abuse, MADD, DARE, Evans Syndrome, epidermolysis bullosa, vasculitis and complex regional pain syndrome.
Awareness Ribbons, a commonly seen 21st Century phenomenon, were created to increase general public awareness of a particular illness, disability or condition, and to gather support for its sufferers.
It is a simple way to show your support for a specific cause, or perhaps even to indicate that you are suffering from that particular condition yourself.
Every day, new coloured ribbons are added to the growing list of internationally recognised conditions, and have often become synonymous with the condition itself eg the pink ribbon which denotes breast cancer awareness.
This Red Ribbon Awareness bracelet is made from faux suede, and is available in a range of sizes, via the drop down menu, and is fully adjustable with an extension chain. Just let me know if you require a size that is not listed, by contacting me via the ‘Message to Seller’ option.
The suede band attaches to either an infinity symbol, to represent the universality of the condition, and to emphasise that this condition is something that affects the sufferer each minute of each hour of each and every day. Alternatively, you can choose to replace the infinity symbol with an affirmation ring with the word STRENGTH or the word SURVIVOR stamped on it, to represent the fight that sufferers battle through on a daily basis (see listing photo for examples of these different options).
Finally, a charm is added as a finishing touch.
You can choose from a wide range of charms, including a red enamelled awareness ribbon (limited stock), a plain silver awareness ribbon, a silver ‘hope’ ribbon. However, you may prefer a ‘spoony’ charm, which refers to the ‘Spoon Theory’* an explanation to help others understand how living with a chronic condition can affect a sufferer.
Please choose your preferences from the drop down menu, and select your charm.
Additional Charms are available to purchase, simply select 2 charms or 3 charms from the options, and message me the charms you would like.
** Every item in my shop is custom made to order, exactly to your requirement, and I can happily accommodate most requests or changes.
However, please be aware that this means an order can take up to 2-3 weeks to create, before shipping. **
I also offer a ‘Spoonie Warrior’ pendant or handbag charm,
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/270890622/spoonie-warrior-pendant-necklace-or?ref=shop_home_active_20
* read about the Spoon Theory here
http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory-written-by-christine-miserandino/