Several months are set aside for cancer awareness, and each brings walks, runs and fundraisers that need shirts in large quantities. Plan sizes early, match the ribbon color across every item, and get written permission before using a charity's name or logo.
Order by
| Month | Awareness | Send brief by (about 5 weeks before the first event) |
|---|---|---|
| March | Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | Friday, January 29, 2027 |
| September | Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Tuesday, August 3, 2027 |
| September | Prostate Cancer Awareness Month | Tuesday, August 3, 2027 |
| September | Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month | Tuesday, August 3, 2027 |
| October | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Wednesday, September 1, 2027 |
| November | Lung Cancer Awareness Month | Friday, October 1, 2027 |
Dates are for 2027 and assume an event on the first of the month, 250 to 999 shirts to one address, standard production, ground shipping and arrival 2 business days early. Order deadline planner
| Month | Awareness month | Color commonly used |
|---|---|---|
| March | Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | Dark blue |
| September | Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Gold |
| September | Prostate Cancer Awareness Month | Light blue |
| September | Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month | Teal |
| October | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Pink |
| November | Lung Cancer Awareness Month | White or pearl |
Ribbon colors are commonly used, not official. Check with the organization you support.
Ideas by budget
| Budget per person | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Under $15 | Event t-shirt, ribbon pin, lanyard |
| $15 to $35 | Hoodie, insulated tumbler, tote bag |
| $35 and up | Quarter zip, fleece blanket for patient comfort kits |
Shirts for thousands of walkers
Walk teams order in many sizes, often packed by team. Use the size mix calculator for a curve and allow more production time for several thousand shirts.
Matching colors
Pick one shirt style and color for everyone and match ink to a PMS color, so teams look the same in photos.
Using a charity's name or logo
Get written permission and the organization's logo files and rules before printing.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
See the separate guide.
Frequently asked questions
- What color is used for each cancer awareness month?
- Commonly pink for breast cancer (October), gold for childhood cancer, light blue for prostate cancer and teal for ovarian cancer (September), dark blue for colorectal cancer (March) and white or pearl for lung cancer (November).
- How early should we order walk t-shirts?
- About five weeks before the event at the latest, and earlier for several thousand shirts.
- Can we print a charity's logo?
- Only with the charity's written permission and following its rules.