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The ribbon foot is the spirit mark of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The spirit mark should only be used in conjunction with fundraising or public awareness efforts. Spirit marks should never be used in official academic or institutional communications in place of the approved UNC Lineberger logo.

The ribbon foot is a registered trademark of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and may not be used without the express permission of UNC Lineberger’s Office of External Affairs and are subject to the following requirements:

  • The ribbon foot is a registered trademark of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and thus must be used with the registered ® symbol.
  • The ribbon foot must be used with the official logo or with text identifying it as associated with UNC Lineberger, UNC Cancer Care or the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital.
  • The same color and logo use guidelines apply to the ribbon as to the official logo. No alteration may be made to the spirit mark, including application of different colors to the design.

A spirit mark is an informal graphic with limited use as a graphic mark, in addition to the approved logo, to communicate organization spirit, identify a unique program or service, or unify a group or audience toward a common goal.

Spirit marks, emblems, icons or other informal graphic identities of the organization or its departments must be developed and approved by UNC Lineberger Communications & Marketing.