Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Red Ribbon Week generally takes place the last full week in October. This year, Red Ribbon Week was celebrated October 20-28, 2007.
Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America.
Red Ribbon Week commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffikers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep our country and children safe.
Local PTA’s, in partnership with their school administration, help in providing this important program in District 204 elementary and middle Schools. Activities vary among the schools and include poster contests, sharing the red ribbon story, signing pledges to live a drug free life or wearing red to school one day that week. Additionally, school grounds are decorated with red ribbons to support the promotion of a healthy, drug-free environment for our children.
For further information regarding Red Ribbon Week and related activities please visit the websites listed below.
National Family Partnership: www.nfp.org
Illinois Drug Education Alliance: www.bestofidea.com