I was wondering if there was a bipolar disorder foundation in manitoba. I tried googling it and really didn't find much. A close friend of mine committed suicide and we were wondering if there are ribbons (like the ones they have for different cancers) for us to hand out at the funeral. We want to honor him and make people more aware of this disease.

Silver Ribbon :  
Meaning: This color is a symbol for children with disabilities, Parkinson's disease, and mental illnesses such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders.  
 
 
found this on www.trinitylondon.com  
 
Sorry, not sure if that will help or not.  
And, very sorry for your loss.  
 
Edited by lamper, 2012-06-22 19:56:31

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awareness_ribbon

that there are 2 ribbons suitable which is green or silver according to trinity london website the OP put. However according to the awareness ribbon website actual bipolar is green.  
 
http://awarenessribbongifts.com/awareness-ribbon-colors/  
 
This site offers an extensive look into the ribbons and meanings

Thank you everyone, I think either one would work out.  

If this link will work, but the website is Fundraising for a Cause, there are ribbons for Bipolar and yup they are green. This site you can actually order beautiful ribbons, pins, pendants.. all sorts of things.  
Just thought I would share the website.  
 
http://www.fundraisingforacause.com/wholesale-fundraising-merchandise/green-ribbon-wholesale-merchandise.html

There is the mood disorders association of manitoba might be a resource worth checking out, bipolar does fall under a mood disorder.  
 
http://www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca/  
 

Check out ADAM, http://www.adam.mb.ca/. My counsellor often referred to them when I was diagnosed with G.A.D.