What is the story behind Red Ribbon Week?
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In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America. In 1988, NFP sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Celebration.
What is Red Ribbon Week and when did it start?
Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. It began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985.
What is the red ribbon campaign and how did it begin?
Red Ribbon Week was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying red ribbons as a symbol of intolerance toward the use of drugs.
What is the 2021 Red Ribbon Week theme?
The 2021 Red Ribbon Campaign Theme was Drug Free Looks Like Me™. According to the campaign website, the theme was created by Ohio 7th grader Marin Wurst.
What does the red ribbon stand for?
people living with HIV
The red ribbon is the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV. Wearing a ribbon is a great way to raise awareness on and during the run up to World AIDS Day. We send out a pack of 100 fabric red ribbons FREE to anybody fundraising for National AIDS Trust in the UK.
Where did red ribbon originate?
Red Ribbon Bakeshop
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 in Quezon City, Philippines |
| Founders | Renato Mercado Amalia Hizon Mercado |
| Number of locations | 240+ |
| Area served | Philippines California Las Vegas New Jersey Metropolitan Phoenix New York City Virginia Beach, Virginia Metropolitan Detroit Houston, Texas |
Why was red ribbon created?
History: In 1991, a group of artists came together to create a meaningful symbol at the height of the AIDS crisis—to show support and compassion for those with AIDS and their caregivers.
Who is Red Ribbon Week sponsor?
Our partner NIMCO, Inc. is a Bronze Sponsor of the 2022 National Red Ribbon Photo Contest. They provide products for various prevention campaigns including Red Ribbon Week.
Who started the red ribbon?
Why the red ribbons? As a tribute to Camarena during the initial local celebrations, high school friend Henry Lozano and Congressman Duncan Hunter, created “Camarena Clubs” and the wearing of a red ribbon to show their oppositions to drugs.