These health-related symbols aim to keep us rosy cheeked, in pink of health, and at a gold standard of vitality. Having recently celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2019, the Singapore Red Cross is part of the international Red Cross Movement which provides emergency aid and blood donations, among many other programmes. many other programmes.
Similarly, wearing the pink ribbon is part of a larger national effort to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer. Wearing a gold ribbon represents support for increasing awareness and support for childhood cancer. In 2020, buildings around the world, including KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, were lit in gold in solidarity with this cause.
Who’s Behind This?
These symbols are most closely associated with the Red Cross Singapore, Breast Cancer Foundation and Children’s Cancer Society.