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Red Ribbon Week 2017

i Oct 26th by

The KYC is proud to support Red Ribbon Week as one of the many things we do to combat substance abuse.  The Red Ribbon Campaign began in 1985 when DEA agent Kiki Camarena was killed by drug traffickers while working in Mexico City.  This tragedy is a potent indicator of the many ways that drugs can ruin lives.  The Red Ribbon is a symbol of ones commitment to a life free from drugs.  The KYC honors this tradition as a way to take a stand against substances.

This year’s Red Ribbon Week Slogan was: “Your future is key, so stay drug free!”  The KYC used this slogan, which was created by a student from Ohio, as a theme for our Red Ribbon Week Activities.

Each student was tasked with writing on two keys: one stating something they wanted for their future, which would be best supported by remaining drug free; and the other with their name.

The keys with names on them were placed in the front pouch of this locked bag.  At the culmination of the event a name was drawn and the recipient got a key to open the bag and redeem the mystery prize inside.

The keys with goals for the future were adhered to a giant Red Ribbon visual!

We enjoyed snack from our Red Ribbon cups!

Shelly helped us plant tulip bulbs for our “Plant The Promise” event.  These bulbs were provided by the Partnership for a Drug-Free NH.  We planted them during Red Ribbon Week, anticipating their bloom in April during National Alcohol Awareness Month.  This will remind us that our efforts against substance abuse are a continued process.

Presenting the bag and the key to the lucky winner!

The Mystery Prize: a box of Dunkin Donuts Doughnut Holes and a Dunkin Donuts gift certificate!

Our 2016 and 2017 Red Ribbon posters are proudly displayed in our entry way as a symbol of our commitment to substance abuse prevention!