Red Ribbon Week

2023 Red Ribbon Week Theme Announced

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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CALHOUN, Ky., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In January, the National Family Partnership (NFP) unveiled its pick for the official 2023 Red Ribbon Week theme , "Be Kind to Your Mind.

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  • CALHOUN, Ky., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In January, the National Family Partnership (NFP) unveiled its pick for the official 2023 Red Ribbon Week theme , "Be Kind to Your Mind.
  • Each year, the National Family Partnership and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) cosponsor the official Red Ribbon Week theme contest, inviting millions of Americans to submit a unique slogan that captures the essence and mission of the campaign.
  • Danielle Helm, a Youth Service Coordinator from Russell County Middle School in Russell Springs, Kentucky, submitted this year's winning Red Ribbon Week theme.
  • In addition to the honor of being the driving force behind this year's campaign, Danielle received $500 in official Red Ribbon Week products courtesy of NIMCO, Inc.
    NIMCO is the #1 place families, children and schools can purchase Red Ribbon Week theme merchandise and products to support ongoing drug education in schools and communities around the country.

Narconon Ojai Celebrates Red Ribbon Week With Community Leaders and Substance Abuse Activists

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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OJAI, Calif., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Red Ribbon Week, Narconon Ojai held its first annual golf tournament at the Ojai Valley Inn.

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  • OJAI, Calif., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Red Ribbon Week, Narconon Ojai held its first annual golf tournament at the Ojai Valley Inn.
  • The center joined together with community leaders to help raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Narconon Ojai and its supporters used golf tournament to shed light on this crisis.
  • Narconon Ojai offers personalized care in a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can regain their strength and acquire the needed life skills to be drug-free for good.

U.S. Postal Service Marks Red Ribbon Week With Drug Free USA Stamp

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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Postal Service today issued the Drug Free USA stamp during Red Ribbon Week, the nation's oldest and largest drug abuse prevention awareness program, during a stamp dedication ceremony held at Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headquarters in Arlington, VA.

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  • Postal Service today issued the Drug Free USA stamp during Red Ribbon Week, the nation's oldest and largest drug abuse prevention awareness program, during a stamp dedication ceremony held at Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headquarters in Arlington, VA.
  • "It's our hope that the Drug Free USA stamp will help publicize the dangers of illicit drug use and to promote drug abuse prevention," said Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
  • To fully address this problem requires a unified effort at every level of the community, and with this stamp, the Postal Service is proud to join the Drug Enforcement Administration and many other federal, state and local partners' commitment to a Drug Free USA."
  • We urge the public to engage in this fight against illegal drug use and to use the Drug Free USA stamp to signify their support for safer, drug-free communities."

National Family Partnership Announces Creation of Drug Free USA Forever Stamp

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Friday, November 1, 2019
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Postal Service revealed the new "Drug Free USA Forever" stamp yesterday in conjunction with National Family Partnership's (NFP) Red Ribbon Week , the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention program taking place each year from October 23 through 31.

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  • Postal Service revealed the new "Drug Free USA Forever" stamp yesterday in conjunction with National Family Partnership's (NFP) Red Ribbon Week , the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention program taking place each year from October 23 through 31.
  • Postal Service's Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, to propose a stamp to raise national awareness about the dangers of drug misuse.
  • The Drug Free USA Forever stamp features a white star with lines of red, light blue, and blue radiating from one side of each of the star's five points, suggesting the unity necessary at all levels to effectively address drug use.
  • The National Family Partnership was established in 1980 and is a national leader in drug prevention, education and advocacy.

U.S. Postal Service Marks Red Ribbon Week with Drug Free USA Stamp

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
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Postal Service today revealed the Drug Free USA Forever stamp during Red Ribbon Week, the nation's oldest and largest drug use prevention awareness program.

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  • Postal Service today revealed the Drug Free USA Forever stamp during Red Ribbon Week, the nation's oldest and largest drug use prevention awareness program.
  • "The Postal Service is glad to do its part in marking Red Ribbon Week, and renewing our commitment to helping these efforts to educate youth about the dangers of illegal drugs."
  • Red Ribbon Week was started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration special agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was tortured and murdered in 1985 by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico.
  • Postal Service will issue a stamp affirming our commitment to a drug-free America," said DEA Acting Administrator Dhillon.

Red Ribbon Campaign Photo Contest to Award $20,000 to America's Schools for Drug Prevention

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Friday, October 18, 2019
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MIAMI, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9th Annual National Red Ribbon Photo Contest is currently underway.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9th Annual National Red Ribbon Photo Contest is currently underway.
  • The contest runs through November 1st and children, adults and families across the country are encouraged to participate by uploading their best Red Ribbon themed photo to: www.RedRibbon.org/contest .
  • The National Family Partnership was established in 1980 and is a national leader in drug prevention, education and advocacy.
  • NFP created the Red Ribbon campaign in response to the 1985 abduction and murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.

National Family Partnership Kicks Off Its 9th Annual National Red Ribbon Photo Contest

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
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The contest, co-sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, incorporates this year's Red Ribbon theme, Send A Message.Stay Drug Free, and is being held in conjunction with National Red Ribbon Week which takes place each year from October 23 through 31.

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  • The contest, co-sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, incorporates this year's Red Ribbon theme, Send A Message.Stay Drug Free, and is being held in conjunction with National Red Ribbon Week which takes place each year from October 23 through 31.
  • The photo contest involves participants decorating the fronts of their homes (front door, mailbox or fence) or school campuses with double-looped red ribbons while incorporating this year's Red Ribbon theme.
  • "Each year, the National Family Partnership looks forward to promoting the contest as a fun and engaging way to start a conversation about drug prevention," saidPeggy Sapp, NFP President.
  • The National Family Partnership was established in 1980 and is a national leader in drug prevention, education and advocacy.

National Family Partnership Announces 2018 Red Ribbon Photo Contest Winners

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Monday, December 3, 2018
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Today, the National Family Partnership (NFP) announced 20 winners of its 8th Annual National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest.

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  • Today, the National Family Partnership (NFP) announced 20 winners of its 8th Annual National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest.
  • To qualify for the National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest, families and schools were invited to decorate the front of their homes and campuses with a double-looped red ribbon and the words of this year's Red Ribbon theme: Life is Your Journey.
  • The Contest, which is co-sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, was held in conjunction with the 33rd Annual National Red Ribbon Week.
  • "Congratulations to the winners of the National Red Ribbon Photo Contest," said DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon.

Help The National Family Partnership Select Schools to Win $20,000 in Prizes to Support Drug Prevention Efforts

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Friday, November 2, 2018
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Now, families and schools need your votes for a chance to win an iPad for themselves and $1,000 for a K-12 school, courtesy of contest sponsors the National Family Partnership, founders and organizers of the National Red Ribbon Campaign, and The Drug Enforcement Administration.

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  • Now, families and schools need your votes for a chance to win an iPad for themselves and $1,000 for a K-12 school, courtesy of contest sponsors the National Family Partnership, founders and organizers of the National Red Ribbon Campaign, and The Drug Enforcement Administration.
  • "Red Ribbon Week and the photo contest share a serious message that is best heard when we are having fun and interacting with others," said Peggy Sapp, President of the National Family Partnership.
  • THE NATIONAL FAMILY PARTNERSHIP was established in 1980 and is a national leader in drug prevention, education and advocacy.
  • In addition to the Red Ribbon Campaign, NFP sponsors the Lock Your Meds Campaign to prevent prescription drug abuse.

National Red Ribbon Week® Photo Contest Brings Drug Prevention Awareness & $20,000 To America's Schools

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Monday, October 15, 2018
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In an effort to prevent drug use while educating youth, the National Family Partnership (NFP), invites families and schools across America to participate in its 8th Annual National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest featuring this year's Red Ribbon theme, "Life Is Your Journey.

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  • In an effort to prevent drug use while educating youth, the National Family Partnership (NFP), invites families and schools across America to participate in its 8th Annual National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest featuring this year's Red Ribbon theme, "Life Is Your Journey.
  • The contest, which is co-sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held in conjunction with the 33rd Annual National Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31, 2018).
  • "Red Ribbon Week and the Red Ribbon Photo Contest are about creating environmental change," said NFP President Peggy Sapp.
  • In addition to the Red Ribbon Campaign, NFP sponsors the Lock Your Meds Campaign to prevent prescription drug abuse.