Red ribbon week in schools 2022

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Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.™

Red ribbon week in schools 2022

Introducing the 2022 National Red Ribbon Week Theme: Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.™

We’re excited to announce the 2022 Red Ribbon Campaign Theme, Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.™. Submitted by Emily King, Chelsea Abbott, and Celise Wicker, 7th graders at Wayland-Cohocton Middle School in Wayland, New York, the theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!

Red ribbon week in schools 2022

Wayland-Cohocton Middle School
(Left to right)Wendi Snyder (Asst. School Principal)Emily King (grade 7)Chelsea Abbott (grade 7)Celise Wicker (grade 7)Scott Manne (School Principal)

Each year, NFP sponsors the Red Ribbon Theme Contest, inviting people across the country to submit a unique slogan that captures the essence and mission of the campaign. Emily, Chelsea and Celise theme was chosen because it demonstrates how all of us must do our individual parts to keep our communities safe, healthy and drug-free. The theme encourages everyone to use their voice to make a difference, no matter who they are, where they’re from or what they do. The possibilities are endless when we work together!

NFP organized the first Nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign in response to the murder of Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. After his murder, parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the destruction caused by drugs in America. The theme contest is just one way NFP brings awareness to the community.

Theme submissions are accepted January 1 through December 4 and winners of the contest receive $500 in Ribbon Week themed merchandise courtesy of Nimco, Inc. Learn how to submit your 2022 Theme suggestion by clicking here: www.redribbon.org/theme/contest/

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Red Ribbon inspires our kids to Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free

Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st.

Join us in our MISSION to help keep kids drug-free.

Red ribbon week in schools 2022

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE 2022 NATIONAL RED RIBBON WEEK PHOTO 

1. Click the link below
2. Pick a category - Home or School
3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page
4. View the contest entries
5. Vote for your favorite
6. Voting ends Nov. 16th

Winners will be announced Dec. 2nd. 

Red ribbon week in schools 2022

Red ribbon week in schools 2022

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For every dollar invested in prevention, $7 are saved in drug-addiction treatment. Join the movement, donate today.

Red ribbon week in schools 2022

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Red Ribbon Mindful Mondays:

Welcome to Red Ribbon Mindful Mondays! Every Monday, we feature one of YOU on how you live drug-free.

Show us who you are and how you Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free by completing the survey. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Grassroot Beginnings

Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985.  In honor of  Kiki's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin.  Parents then began to form coalitions using Camarena as their model while embracing his belief that one person can make a difference. These coalitions adopted the symbol of Camarena's memory, the Red Ribbon. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

Get Involved

Check out our Red Ribbon Week 2022 Planning Guide.

Red Ribbon Merchandise

When you purchase Red Ribbon themed merchandise, you're helping support drug-use prevention efforts nationwide.

Take the Pledge

Take the National Red Ribbon Campaign Pledge now and be a part of the creation of a drug free America.

One person can make the difference

The Red Ribbon Campaign serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities, educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

Join the movement

What are the Red Ribbon Week theme for 2022?

The theme for 2022 is “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.” The week is observed by distributing red ribbons during the last seven days of October. Marine Corps activities are encouraged throughout Red Ribbon Week 2022.

What week is Red Ribbon Week in 2022?

Prevention Month & Red Ribbon Week 2022 (Oct. 23-31) - SAFE Project.

What is the Red Ribbon Week pledge for students?

We will monitor our children's behavior and enforce appropriate consequences, so that our rules are respected. ✓ We will encourage family and friends to follow the same guidelines to keep their children safe from drug abuse. ✓ I pledge to set guidelines to help children grow up safe, healthy, and drug- free.

What is this year's Red Ribbon Week theme?

WASHINGTON – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration launched its annual Red Ribbon Campaign – the nation's largest drug prevention effort – on October 23 to unite communities across the country in the shared goal of preventing drug use and addiction. This year's theme, “Celebrate Life.