Media Awareness Project

<< PrevAreaEmailIndexPrintRateSourceTranslateNext >>

US VT: Red Ribbon Week

Share on Facebook Share on stumbleupon digg it Share on reddit Share on del.icio.us
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n1407/a04.html
Newshawk: Herb
Votes: 0
Pubdate: Wed, 18 Oct 2006
Source: Islander, The (VT)
Copyright: 2006 The Islander
Contact: http://champlainislander.com/index.php?option=com_contact&Itemid=3
Website: http://champlainislander.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4325

RED RIBBON WEEK

The first Nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign was started in 1988 ( organized by the National Family Partnership ) as a way to honor the memory of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration special agent killed by drug traffickers in 1985.  He believed strongly, "I am only one person, but I want to make a difference."

Youth and adults together in their communities can unite to take a stand against drugs.  October 23-31st is Red Ribbon Week, a time to show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.  The traditional symbol is a red ribbon.  If you do not have one, anything red will stand out if many people put it on together as a way to say no to drugs.

The Grand Isle County Clean Team will be in each of the 5 county schools during the week of October 23rd ( one school per day ) to promote this campaign.  More information will be sent home with students giving specific days, times and information.  If you would like to learn more about it please contact Carol Stata at 928-3377 or

If you would like to learn more about the Red Ribbon Campaign, please visit the National Family Partnership website, www.nfp.org and promote this year's theme, 100% ME, drug free!


MAP posted-by: Elaine

<< PrevAreaEmailIndexPrintRateSourceTranslateNext >>
PrevUS CA: Cities Seek Guidance On Marijuana Dispensary IssueGet The Facts
DrugWarFacts.org
NextUS MI: Rescue Mission
Latest Top 100 Stories Opinions Queue Donate
Home Resources Listserves Search Feedback Links