October 23rd through October 26th is the official 2012 National Red Ribbon Week.
Red Ribbon Week was derived from the memory of a drug enforcement agent who lost his life while attempting to decrease illegal growing and selling of drugs. While his family awaited news of his whereabouts, they displayed or wore a red ribbon to offer hope for his safe return. Although he died in the line of duty, we continue to use the Red Ribbon symbol in October as a reminder of his important mission.
We invite you to join in Red Ribbon Week activities by participating in the following “theme days”. While school children will promote being drug and alcohol free, adults can promote saying no to illegal drugs and using tobacco and alcohol safely, responsibly and legally.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22nd “No Drugs, No Alcohol…..No Sweat” – Wear sweats
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd “Don’t Let Drugs “Tie” You Up – Wear a necktie
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH: “Sock It To Drugs” – Wear crazy socks
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH: “Drugs Stink” – Wear pink
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH: “Team Up Against Drugs” – Wear something of
your favorite sports team
