RED RIBBON WEEK

The first Nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign was started in 1988
(organized by the National Family Partnership) as a way to honor the
memory of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration
special agent killed by drug traffickers in 1985. He believed
strongly, "I am only one person, but I want to make a difference."

Youth and adults together in their communities can unite to take a
stand against drugs. October 23-31st is Red Ribbon Week, a time to
show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. The
traditional symbol is a red ribbon. If you do not have one, anything
red will stand out if many people put it on together as a way to say
no to drugs.

The Grand Isle County Clean Team will be in each of the 5 county
schools during the week of October 23rd (one school per day) to
promote this campaign. More information will be sent home with
students giving specific days, times and information. If you would
like to learn more about it please contact Carol Stata at 928-3377 or

If you would like to learn more about the Red Ribbon Campaign, please
visit the National Family Partnership website, www.nfp.org and
promote this year's theme, 100% ME, drug free!