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 In celebration of National Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31),
FCDAC, Inc. is organizing our
3rd Annual Red Ribbon 5K Run/Walk
to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Penn State Fayette, the
Eberly Campus.
Special Guest at this year’s event will be 2008 Miss Pennsylvania USA,
LauRen Merola.
Hope to see you there!
Click here for
more information on the 5K Run/Walk
Download a
registration
form ( in
PDF Format)
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 Read
the story behind Red Ribbon Week
(
in PDF Format)
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 Our
1st Annual Red Ribbon Week blood drive is fast approaching. We can all look
forward to another opportunity to positively affect our community through the
education on the dangers of drugs, while increasing the supply of blood to our
local area hospitals. Your support and cooperation are an integral part in the
success of both events.
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 The
Recovery Month effort aims to promote the
societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, applaud the
contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from
alcohol and drug use disorders in all its forms is possible. Join us in
celebrating a new you!
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 On Tuesday,
September 9, 2008, FCDAC, Inc. will observe
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day.
It is on the 9th
minute of the 9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th
month of the year, that women around world are reminded that during the 9 months
of pregnancy they should abstain from alcohol.
Studies
by leading developmental and behavioral resources have shown
alcohol
consumption during pregnancy can set in motion many prenatal complications in
the developing fetus.
Ringing the Courthouse Bells:
FCDAC, Inc. invites you to join us on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 as we,
along with other social service agencies in the county will observe FASD
Awareness Day by ringing the courthouse bells. The bell ringing at
9:09AM will symbolize the 9 months of pregnancy. The media will be on
hand to cover the event to help bring into perspective the need for
expectant mothers to understand the importance of remaining alcohol free
during their 9 month term.
To find more information on the effects of FASD please choose from the
following attachments:
What is FASD?
Effects of Alcohol on Women
FASD Effects on
the Fetus
FASD
Effects on the Juvenile
Preventing FASD
(
in PDF Format)
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