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	:''This article is about the ~~antiviolence organization~~. For the ] record label currently run by ] of ], see ]		:''This article is about the ribbons. For the ] record label currently run by ] of ], see ]
			A purple ribbon is used to symbolise a umber of things;
⚫	~~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>~~
			*The '''purple ribbon''' is worn in support of the ] to put an end to all interpersonal violence. <ref></ref>

		⚫	*In ], it is sometimes worn on ], ] in memory of the ] committed by ] to denounce violence against women, as an alternate to the ].
	:''See also:'' ] on ]
		⚫	*The color purple for the ''']''' ribbon and the zipperhead attachment were chosen for specific symbolic reasons.

		⚫	*Purple Ribbons, as well as red roses, are symbols to raise awareness of ].
⚫	The color purple for the '''Arnold Chiari Malformation''' ribbon and the zipperhead attachment were chosen for specific symbolic reasons.
		⚫	*In ] internet fan circles, it is also worn in memory of ].

		⚫	*At ] and ]s in the ], a '''purple ribbon''' is the award for placing seventh in a contest.
	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.
		⚫	*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>
	We strive to educate diagnosed members, their family and friends, doctors, those searching for a diagnosis and the general public.
		⚫	*Since 1994 the purple ribbon has been used by IGHA/HorseAid to protest ].<ref></ref>

	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.
	You may e-mail Haydee at Bleaueyes7@aol.com

	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.

	His story may be read at: http://www.pressenter.com/~chip/joshua.htm


⚫	Purple Ribbons, as well as red roses, are symbols to raise awareness of ].

⚫	In ] internet fan circles, it is also worn in memory of ].

⚫	At ] and ]s in the ], a '''purple ribbon''' is the award for placing seventh in a contest.

⚫	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>

⚫	Since 1994 the purple ribbon has been used by IGHA/HorseAid to protest ].<ref></ref>

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Purple ribbon

This article is about the ribbons. For the Hip-Hop record label currently run by Big Boi of OutKast, see Purple Ribbon Records

A purple ribbon is used to symbolise a umber of things;

The purple ribbon is worn in support of the International Purple Ribbon Project to put an end to all interpersonal violence.
In Canada, it is sometimes worn on December 6, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in memory of the École Polytechnique massacre committed by Marc Lépine to denounce violence against women, as an alternate to the white ribbon.
The color purple for the Arnold Chiari Malformation ribbon and the zipperhead attachment were chosen for specific symbolic reasons.
Purple Ribbons, as well as red roses, are symbols to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis.
In Beatles internet fan circles, it is also worn in memory of John Lennon.
At county and state fairs in the United States, a purple ribbon is the award for placing seventh in a contest.
The purple ribbon is also worn by neo-pagans worldwide to stand up against religious intolerance and to create awareness regarding various pagan denominations such as Wicca and Goddess worshippers.
Since 1994 the purple ribbon has been used by IGHA/HorseAid to protest horse slaughter.

References

International Purple Ribbon Project
Fellowship of the Earth - Fight the Fear. A pagan awareness group
Pagan Pride Day
IGHA/HorseAid

v t e Awareness ribbons
List of ribbons
Green Blue Red White Black Yellow Orange Purple Periwinkle Brown Gray Pink Teal Turquoise Pink and blue Saint George Zebra print
Culture	ASCII ribbon campaign Blue Ribbon Online Free Speech Campaign Red Ribbon Week Self-injury Awareness Day White Ribbon Campaign Yellow Ribbon Campaign of Myanmar Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
See also	Pink Ribbons, Inc. Red Ribbon Express
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