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Bono Mack Highlights Ideas to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Washington,
Oct 21 -
Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today emphasized ways the community can take a stand against drugs by celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 23-31, 2009. Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction and to encourage parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles.
“By joining in this effort against drug abuse and addiction, we can make a difference in the lives of our youth and help pave the way for a brighter future,” said Bono Mack. “Drugs are destroying the lives of teens and families every day; to end this dangerous cycle and put a stop to the violence it perpetuates, we need to work together to curb demand for illicit drugs in our country.
“There are many creative ways for parents, teachers, kids and businesses to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and take a stand for a drug-free community.”
The following are ways the community can get involved in Red Ribbon Week (Click here for more):
Communities Can:
Contact elected officials about issuing a proclamation declaring Red Ribbon Week in your community.
Display a basket of red ribbons in the reception area of your organization for visitors to take.
Display red ribbons on the interior and exterior surfaces of your organization’s building.
Sponsor an in-service educational program for your employees and community leaders.
Post fact sheets and Red Ribbon Week event notices and other materials on bulletin boards in libraries, hospitals, local churches, synagogues, gymnasiums, grocery stores, parks and recreation departments, health clinics, universities, and other public places.
Schools Can:
Incorporate drug prevention facts and tips in school-wide announcements/bulletin board displays throughout Red Ribbon Week.
Wear red ribbons and distribute them to your friends, family, volunteers, staff, and employees.
Let students write their own reasons for being drug free on a red ribbon.
Do a drug prevention and refusal skills skit for your classmates.
Promote Red Ribbon at your school's sporting events by handing out red ribbons, providing information about Red Ribbon Week, and have the parents and student say a drug free pledge.
Visit www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com for more information about Red Ribbon Week.
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