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        Colors have come to convey special meaning. A wide variety of causes are represented by a specific color proudly worn to indicate support. While "pink" has become synonymous with breast cancer red, signifies heart disease awareness. For those who want to knit or crochet a Friendship Shawl, here are additional colors associated with special causes.  - Breast Cancer - Heart Disease, DUI Awareness (MADD), HIV/AIDS - Diabetes - Testicular Cancer, Deployed Soldiers, Liver Cancer & Liver Disease, Bladder Cancer  - Drunk Driving, Epstein-Barr - Alzheimer's Disease, Animal Abuse, Cancer Survivor, Children with Disabilities, Crohn's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis - Hunger Awareness, Leukemia, Lupus - Abuse of the Elderly - Ovarian Cancer, Sexual Violence, Spaying & Neutering Pets, Substance Abuse - Peace, Bone Disease & Bone Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis - POW-MIA, Anti-Gang
 We also associate colors with specific emotions. Why not select a yarn color that reflects your feelings for the recipient. If the shawl is for a stranger, consider using a bright yarn color that conveys a sense of happiness and optimism. - this color generally represents sweetness and sensitivity, and is seen as indicative of health and vibrancy. It stands for faith and fidelity, and is a good color to demonstrate steadfast friendship.
- a passionate and energetic color, this color has long symbolizing energy, power and courage, and can give the wearer strength and fortitude. It also signifies romantic love.
- dignified, mysterious and sophisticated, this color has long been associated with royalty and magic. It inspires awareness and sensitivity, and taps into the unconscious.
 - This refined and delicate shade stands for sensual femininity. It has a genteel presence, and suggests elegance and grace.
 - This noble color projects a high regard for style. Simultaneously subdued and rich, this color projects both a regal and exclusive air.
- this color is associated with stability and steadfastness and often represents tranquility. It is cool and peaceful and can have calming influences.
 - the universal color of nature, green represents growth, fertility, and health. It is also youthful and fresh, and can symbolize luck.
- calling to mind sunshine, this color is optimistic, cheerful and full of vitality. It is the most luminous color of the spectrum and is naturally eye-catching.
- this color has psychological connections to excitement, warmth and energy. The color of flames and the sun, orange has inspiring and provocative qualities.
 - Earthy, rich and warm, this color represents comfort and durability.
- clean, crisp and pure, this color symbolizes newness, innocence and purity. It is often used in religious ceremonies.
 - this color is cool and balanced, with crisp and sophisticated connotations. While lighter shades are conservative and formal, darker shades convey a sense of depth and mystery.
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