The Story of the Silver Ribbon

The Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain was founded in 1993, by Jean Liechty of Newport Beach, CA. Advocates for HIV/AIDS had experienced tremendous success with their Red Ribbon. Their symbol had generated support and funding for research, which was just what we wanted and needed for people with mental illness and brain disorders. In 1997, we began selling the metallic pins, instead of just wearing folded over ribbons. The demand became so great that by 1999 NARSAD Artworks came on board to distribute the pins, and to develop additional Silver Ribbon products.

In 1999, SilverRibbon.org, our beautiful website, went up and we began in earnest our campaign for a Silver Ribbon First Class Brain Disability Awareness Postage Stamp. A support letter was posted, to print, sign and send. Over 50,000 letters have been received by the U.S. Postal Service, many from members of Congress as well as Governors and Administrators. Brian Kelly, of Orland Park. IL, has collected over 42,000 letters of support, and has visited Washington, D.C. to lobby for the stamp.

In 2004, Hal and Patsy Hollister of La Habra CA, assumed leadership of the Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain. Under their able stewardship, we look forward to continuing to grow and prosper, and gather strength. The Silver Ribbon will continue to be the acknowledged symbol of fighting stigma throughout the world. The Hollisters are also founders of NARSAD Artworks.

 

The Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain is a Registered Trademark, for promoting public awareness of the need for support of people with brain disorders and disabilities. No other use is authorized. © 1993-2004, SilverRibbon.org, All rights reserved

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