| Red Ribbon Week 2008
WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK?
It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible
stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle
through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 27 - 31st.
WHY?
The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City
murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing
tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the
use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified
and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG-FREE AMERICA.
WHO?
National Family Partnership is the sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Week
Celebration. We are helping citizens across the state come together to keep
children, families and communities safe, healthy and drug-free, through
parent training, networking and sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign.
WHY SUPPORT THE NATIONAL THEME?
A theme unifies each year’s campaign and helps to broadcast one message
creating a tipping point to change behavior.
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