Families & Schools Across America Seek Your Vote In 2017 Red Ribbon Photo Contest
$20,000 To Be Awarded To Support Drug Prevention
MIAMI, Nov. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout October, in conjunction with the National Family Partnership's 32nd Annual Red Ribbon Week®, families and schools decorated their homes and campuses to promote living healthy, drug-free lifestyles. Each decoration features a red ribbon and this year's national Red Ribbon Week theme: "Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free." Now families and schools need your votes to win the grand prize: $1,000 for their school's drug prevention programs. $20,000 in total will be awarded to 20 schools across the country. Visit www.redribbon.org/contest to vote today.
The National Family Partnership's Red Ribbon Photo Contest, now in its seventh year, is co-sponsored by the National Family Partnership and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The contest was created in an effort to prevent drug use and educate youth during Red Ribbon Week and beyond.
"This contest was designed to provide a natural opportunity for parents and educators to talk to kids about drug abuse and prevention in a relaxed and fun way," said NFP President Peggy Sapp. "We are asking everyone to participate by voting for their favorite entry to help support families and schools in spreading the drug free message to children."
Voting is easy and the deadline is Nov. 17th. Simply visit www.redribbon.org/contest and decide which entry you feel best represents this year's theme: "Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free".
The 2017 National Red Ribbon Photo Contest winners will be announced Dec. 1st.
To learn more about Red Ribbon Week, visit www.RedRibbon.org.
THE NATIONAL FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, established in 1980, is a national leader in drug prevention, education and advocacy. Its mission is to lead our nation's families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug-free youth. Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest and oldest drug prevention campaign. NFP created the campaign in response to the 1985 abduction and murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. The organization is also known for its Lock Your Meds Campaign to prevent prescription drug abuse. Learn more about Red Ribbon at www.redribbon.org. Learn more about NFP at www.nfp.org.
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SOURCE National Family Partnership
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