Red Ribbon inspires our kids to Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free

Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st.

Join us in our MISSION to help keep kids drug-free.

Thank you for participating

THE 2022 NATIONAL RED RIBBON WEEK PHOTO CONTEST

Thank you to all the participants, family, friends, and schools who have voted for their favorite photo.

Winners will be announced Dec. 2nd.

The 2022 Theme

We’re excited to announce the 2022 National Red Ribbon Week Theme, Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.™. Created by Emily King, Chelsea Abbott, and Celise Wicker, 7th graders at Wayland-Cohocton Middle School in Wayland, New York, the Theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!

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The Red Ribbon Campaign relies on your generosity

For every dollar invested in prevention, $7 are saved in drug-addiction treatment. Join the movement, donate today.

Red Ribbon Blog

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Red Ribbon Café Podcast Premiere

Nov 22, 2022 by NFP

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National Red Ribbon Kicks-Off with Light Up America

Nov 4, 2022 by NFP

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City of Alexandria Issues Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week

Oct 31, 2022 by Laura Plaia, Freelance Reporter of the Zebra Press

Red Ribbon Mindful Mondays:

Welcome to Red Ribbon Mindful Mondays! Every Monday, we feature one of YOU on how you live drug-free.

Show us who you are and how you Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free by completing the survey. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Grassroot Beginnings

Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. In honor of Kiki's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. Parents then began to form coalitions using Camarena as their model while embracing his belief that one person can make a difference. These coalitions adopted the symbol of Camarena's memory, the Red Ribbon. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

Get Involved

Check out our Red Ribbon Week 2022 Planning Guide.

Red Ribbon Merchandise

When you purchase Red Ribbon themed merchandise, you're helping support drug-use prevention efforts nationwide.

Take the Pledge

Take the National Red Ribbon Campaign Pledge now and be a part of the creation of a drug free America.

One person can make the difference

The Red Ribbon Campaign serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities, educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

Join the movement

Red Ribbon inspires our kids to Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free

Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st.

Join us in our MISSION to help keep kids drug-free.