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:''This article is about the antiviolence organization. For the ] record label currently run by ] of ], see ] |
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The '''purple ribbon''' is worn in support of the International Purple Ribbon Project to put an end to all interpersonal violence, such as violence against women. In ], it is sometimes worn on ], ] in memory of the ] committed by ] to denounce violence against women, as an alternate to the ].<ref></ref> |
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The color purple for the '''Arnold Chiari Malformation''' ribbon and the zipperhead attachment were chosen for specific symbolic reasons. |
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The name "Zipperhead" is a term of endearment commonly used by patients in reference to themselves as the Chiari surgical incision on the back of the head and neck resembles a zipper. The support and unconditional love shared among members of the Chiari Community is unequaled. |
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We strive to educate diagnosed members, their family and friends, doctors, those searching for a diagnosis and the general public. |
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The color purple was chosen because it is the color of royalty and faith. Purple was also Joshua's favorite color, the Artist's (Haydee Clark) grandson. |
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You may e-mail Haydee at Bleaueyes7@aol.com |
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As a Chiari patient, Joshua did not receive the proper medical care for his condition in a timely fashion due to the lack of knowledge in the medical community about Chiari. Due to this lack of care, his life was severely compromised. |
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His story may be read at: http://www.pressenter.com/~chip/joshua.htm |
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Purple Ribbons, as well as red roses, are symbols to raise awareness of ]. |
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In ] internet fan circles, it is also worn in memory of ]. |
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At ] and ]s in the ], a '''purple ribbon''' is the award for placing seventh in a contest. |
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The purple ribbon is also worn by ]s worldwide to stand up against religious intolerance and to create awareness regarding various pagan denominations such as ] and ] worshippers.<ref> - Fight the Fear. A pagan awareness group</ref><ref></ref> |
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Since 1994 the purple ribbon has been used by IGHA/HorseAid to protest ].<ref></ref> |
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