About Red Ribbon Month
The Red Ribbons we wear during this celebration are a symbol of unity against the illegal use of drugs. This public display came about in response to the tragic 1985 murder of Federal Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Enrique Camarena while he was investigating Mexican drug traffickers. At that time, angry parent groups and others began wearing red ribbons to take a public stand against the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and to show their support for drug-free youth.
Originally known as "Red Ribbon Week" it was usually the last full week of October. Many communities and schools found it hard to effectively conduct the campaign in seven days so it soon was celebrated throughout the last half of October. Although some still recognize it as "Red Ribbon Week" it is now considered my most to be a national Monthly celebration, Red Ribbon Month allows educators, parents, community groups, students and others to focus on the work being done to stop the spread of drugs and to draw attention to the growing millions who have pledged to live drug-free.
http://www.redribbonmonth.org/
About Red Ribbon Month
The Red Ribbons we wear during this celebration are a symbol of unity against the illegal use of drugs. This public display came about in response to the tragic 1985 murder of Federal Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Enrique Camarena while he was investigating Mexican drug traffickers. At that time, angry parent groups and others began wearing red ribbons to take a public stand against the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and to show their support for drug-free youth.
Originally known as "Red Ribbon Week" it was usually the last full week of October. Many communities and schools found it hard to effectively conduct the campaign in seven days so it soon was celebrated throughout the last half of October. Although some still recognize it as "Red Ribbon Week" it is now considered my most to be a national Monthly celebration, Red Ribbon Month allows educators, parents, community groups, students and others to focus on the work being done to stop the spread of drugs and to draw attention to the growing millions who have pledged to live drug-free.
http://www.redribbonmonth.org/