Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 23 - 31, 2024
As we get further into the fall season, we’re excited to announce that Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated from October 23 - 31, 2024 nationally! This important event raises awareness about drug prevention and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle among our students and community.
WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK?
Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that began in 1985 to honor DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena and to promote awareness around the dangers of drug use. It’s a time for us to come together and encourage our children to make healthy choices. This year’s theme is “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free.”
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Pledge to Be Drug-Free: We encourage all students to take the pledge to live a drug-free life. For more information about the parent and youth pledges, or to sign the pledge, visit Red Ribbon Campaign Pledge.
Community Activities: Check out your local community for any special events. Stay tuned for things LYA or our middle and high school student groups, Stand Up Sachems, might be planning!
Donate: Whether it’s time, skills, money, or resources, donating to organizations that help promote drug-free lifestyles and alternative activities for our youth.
Wear Red Ribbons: LYA and Stand Up Sachems will be distributing red ribbons through out our schools and the community. Be on the look out for ways we’re planning to celebrate!
Spread the Word: Help us promote Red Ribbon Week by sharing information with your friends and family. Use social media to show your support by tagging us and using the hashtag #RedRibbonWeek.
WHY RED RIBBON WEEK MATTERS
By participating in Red Ribbon Week, we can help empower our students to make informed choices and cultivate a supportive environment where they feel safe and valued. Together, we can foster a culture of respect and health that extends beyond our school walls. To learn more information about local resources and educational materials to help support a drug-free lifestyle, please visit our website.