Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain
About the Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain:
The Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain promotes public awareness of the need for emotional, social, governmental, and research support of these individuals. Increasing public awareness will decrease stigma and increase support to result in improved treatment and eventual cures for those affected.
In July 2006, ASHA International joined forces with the Silver Ribbon Coalition to ensure that the Silver Ribbon will be formally recognized as a universal symbol of hope and solidarity for all individuals affected by brain disorders.
In July 2006, Silver Ribbon Global Ambassador Gayathri Ramprasad, President of ASHA International, visited her native India on the Rally for Recovery World Tour during which she promoted the Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain. Gayathri met with representatives from various support and advocacy organizations for persons with brain disorders, especially those of a neuropsychiatric nature.
It is the hope of ASHA International and the Silver Ribbon Coalition that soon the Silver Ribbon will be formally recognized as a universal symbol of hope and solidarity for all individuals affected by brain disorders in India with the efforts of advocacy groups such as Schizophrenia Awareness Association (SAA), Richmond Fellowship Society – India (RFS), and Nodal Association for Mentally Ill (NAMI India).
About the Silver Ribbon Coalition:
Worldwide, hundreds of millions of individuals and their families are affected by the consequences of brain disorders and disabilities.
The Silver Ribbon Coalition represents the combined interests of all those who are affected by a brain disorders or disability. To date, the Coalition is represented by advocates for and individuals with anxiety disorders, autism, brain cancer, brain injuries, depressive disorders, mental health, myelin disorders, Parkinson's disease, OCD, psychotic disorders, and rare birth defects. Ultimately, the Silver Ribbon Coalition will be represented by advocates for individuals with all types of brain disorders and disabilities.
For more information about the Silver Ribbon Coalition, please visit www.silverribbon.org
About the International Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain:
Since its inception in 1993, the Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain has spread its wings around the globe:
- In Japan, the campaign was initiated in 2000.
- In Mexico, the campaign commenced in 2003.
- In Singapore, the campaign was launched in 2006.
- In India, the campaign was introduced in 2006.
To learn more about the International Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain, please visit www.silverribbon.org/internatio
SILVER RIBBON FACTS:
The World Health Organization states 25% of the world's population develop brain disorders
People are wearing Silver Ribbons worldwide!
Silver Ribbon fundraiser activities and the motivations behind them.
The U.S. Postal Service has received more than 100,000 letters supporting a Silver Ribbon stamp!
Over 219,000 Silver Ribbons have been purchased and distributed through NARSAD Artworks
A voice for all those with brain disorders and disabilities is heard in Washington through the American Brain Coalition
Join the Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain.
Wear a Silver Ribbon Pin!
- To show you care about someone with a brain disorder or disability
- To help break down the barriers to treatment and support
- To help eliminate the stigma against those who suffer
- To show you believe there is HOPE through education and research
To purchase Silver Ribbon products, Please visit our Hope Bazaar – COMING SOON!
Or, E-mail Gayathri Ramprasad at gayathri@myasha.org
Proceeds from the sale of the Silver Ribbon Pins support's ASHA International's mission to promote global mental health awareness and foster communities of hope and recovery.