Autoimmune Encephalitis Awareness Ribbon Lapel Pin

The International Autoimmune Encephalitis Society designed and registered the AE awareness ribbon in 2015 to create public awareness of this group of brain diseases. The meaning of the color silver, which outlines the red, is for brain disease. The significance of the silver lining around the red represents hope. The meaning of the color red is inflammation (of the brain) and courage. It takes enormous courage to fight the disease. The zebra pattern represents rare diseases. Together the combination of colors and pattern describes AE and what is required to reach restored health and recovery. The proceeds of your purchase will immediately support autoimmune encephalitis patients, caregivers, and families who are walking this difficult journey. Proceeds also go to support research that may one day lead to a cure.