It can feel very difficult nowadays to keep advocating for Long Covid patients and raising awareness of Covid risks. Five years after the start of lockdowns across the world, most people don’t want to acknowledge that there was a pandemic, let alone that it’s still ongoing and that Covid infection poses a risk, or that there are people who still haven’t recovered their previous health. Whether you have Long Covid, are close to someone who has, or are simply conscious of the risks of a Covid infection, it can feel very lonely.
To help you raise awareness and show solidarity with those with Long Covid, we’ve worked hard with one of our amazing volunteers to design and produce a new limited edition soft enamel ribbon pin. Subtly sized at 3cm tall, you can wear it discreetly on a bag or lapel, knowing you’re sending out a message of support to other people with Long Covid.
We’ve used the Long Covid Awareness colours for the pin, which were chosen by the community ahead of the first Long Covid Awareness Day in 2023.
These three colours represent the past, present and future of Long Covid:
Grey represents Loss and Grief
Black represents Loneliness and Isolation
Teal represents Hope and Support.
We know that so many of our community struggle with the challenges of being chronically ill and disabled every day. But we also hear how positive and valuable the community of people with Long Covid is; together we share the highs and lows, listen to and comfort each other, speak up and advocate together. When someone is struggling, others reach out and help as best they can. Together we are strong.
Our ribbon represents all that is positive and powerful about our community. Pre-order yours today and wear it with pride.
Sending our love with every pin, the LCSOS team.