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2024 Dates

Monday 25 November
White for #WhiteRibbonDay
A global campaign to end men’s violence against women

Thursday 21 November
Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day
To show of support to all those affected by pancreatic cancer and to raise awareness of the huge need for more funding and research.

Friday 25 October
Purple for PoTS Awareness Day
To raise awareness of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, a debilitating condition that can affect people of any age, and often first presents in teens and young adults.

Tuesday 15 October
Pink and Blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week
To raise awareness and break the taboo of baby loss

Friday 27 - Sunday 29 September
Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
In support of those working to combat childhood cancer, and those families and young people affected by it.

Monday 9 September
Orange for National Air Ambulance Week and Magpas Air Ambulance
To raise awareness and funds for the vital lifesaving work of air ambulance charities.

Saturday 3 August
Rainbow colours to support Ely Pride
In recognition of all the work they do in promoting awareness, positive education and creating a safer environment for the local LGBTQ+ community. Ely Pride takes place in the Jubilee Gardens, Ely on Saturday, from 11am – 9.30pm.

Friday 5 July
Blue for Action Mesothelioma Day
To put a spotlight on mesothelioma, a disease caused by exposure to asbestos, something that hasn't gone away. Mesothelioma Awareness Day unites survivors, caregivers and loved ones and honors those affected by this rare disease. Action Meso

Friday 7 June
Green for Tourette's Awareness Month
Tourette Syndrome is an inherited, neurological condition, the key features of which are tics, involuntary and uncontrollable sounds and movements. This year's campaign #TourettesHurts will highlight the impact Tourette’s can have on those with the condition and those around them. Tourettes Action

Friday 31 May
Orange for PWS Awareness Day
PWSA UK is a small charity providing lifelong support to all those affected by Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a rare, complex genetic disorder that affects both males and females from birth and throughout their lives.

Friday 17 May
Blue & Green for 'Shine a light on NF'
May is NF Awareness Month. Shine a Light on NF is a grassroots initiative that brings global NF awareness into local communities. NF refers to a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.

Saturday 20 April
Green in support of Samaritans Cambridge
Samaritans is the official charity of the London Marathon 2024. With the Believe in Tomorrow campaign, Samaritans are hoping to use the visibility to help break the stigma around suicide and mental health by encouraging people to believe in a brighter future.