Red Ribbon Week
Support Drug Free KidsOctober 23 – 31
Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.™
This creative theme, submitted by Cheryl Holsapfel, Digital Art Teacher, and Carter Weinmann from Solon Middle School, symbolizes how every choice fits into the bigger picture. Just like a puzzle coming together, a drug-free lifestyle helps build a stronger, brighter future—one piece at a time.
What is Red Ribbon Week?
It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23 – 31st. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America.
The Red Ribbon Campaign
The Red Ribbon became a symbol for drug prevention in 1985, in response to the murder of DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. Informed Families started the first county-wide Red Ribbon campaign in 1986. In 1988, National Family Partnership sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Week celebration.
Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. Since that time, the campaign has reached millions of children and families in the U.S.
Drug Awareness Council Support
The Drug Awareness Council and District 2-E2 Lions Clubs collaborate directly with local school districts to offer matching grants that fund school Red Ribbon Week programs, supporting drug awareness and education.
We have achieved amazing results with our support, as more and more schools benefit from our grant funding each year.
If you are interested in learning more about Lions Clubs in your area, please visit our District 2-E2 website at lions2e2.org for more information. Alternatively, you can contact us by completing the information below.
Lions in District 2-E2
Let’s Not Forget About RED RIBBON WEEK!
Red Ribbon Week is fast approaching in the schools in our district. The Drug Awareness Council elected to step up and assist clubs that want to participate that haven’t done so in the past. In addition, the Lions Clubs in District 2-E2 support our entity.