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History of the Red Ribbon
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration officer
working undercover in Mexico. He was working to expose a major drug cartel
believed to include officers in the Mexican army, police and government.
On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped by five men while leaving his
office and was not seen alive again.
Following his death, Camarena’s family, friends and neighbors decided to
take positive actions to honor his memory and his battle against drugs.
Several new drug prevention coalitions were formed
and the red ribbon became a reminder and a symbol
that even one person can make a difference.
This sentiment became official in 1988, when Congress proclaimed the
last full week in October to be Red Ribbon Week.
Today, the Red Ribbon stands as a symbol of Enrique's belief that one person
can make a difference and that together we can give the greatest gift to
our future: drug-free youth.
IN OBSERVANCE OF RED RIBBON WEEK,
PLEASE WEAR A RED RIBBON EACH DAY.
For more information and activities you may visit the following websites:
www.imdrugfree.com or www.drugsrdumb.com.
Thanks.
Safe & Drug-Free Schools & Communities Program