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What is Red Ribbon Week? -a time for gratitude for all the lives that remain drug free -a time to pledge to live a safe and drug-free life -a time to remember those we have lost in the fight against drugs DEA
Red Ribbon Week 2003 Celebrations: DEA
Administrator Karen Tandy's comments on Red Ribbon Week 2003: History
Today, Red Ribbon
Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to preserve Special
Agent Camarena’s memory and further the cause for which he gave his
life. The Red Ribbon Campaign also became a symbol of support for the
DEA’s efforts to reduce demand for drugs through prevention and education
programs. By wearing a red ribbon during the last week in October, Americans
demonstrate their ardent opposition to drugs. They pay homage not only
to Special Agent Camarena, but to all men and women who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in support of our nation’s struggle against drug
trafficking and abuse.
Ways you can Help Others Celebrate Red Ribbon Week Anyone interested in helping to make Red Ribbon Week a part of their community can organize activities in their area. The DEA Demand Reduction Section would be happy to assist you with Red Ribbon projects. Some project suggestions are listed below.
Resources for Planning your Red Ribbon Celebration Downloading Instructions: Click on download
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Red
Ribbon Week is an important tradition for the drug prevention community,
and especially for the DEA. The event that has become a national symbol
of drug prevention, began as a grassroots tribute to a fallen DEA hero,
Special Agent Enrique Camarena. The National Red Ribbon Campaign was
sparked by the murder of DEA Special Agent Camarena by drug traffickers.
Within weeks of his death in March of 1985, Camarena’s Congressman,
Duncan Hunter, and high school friend Henry Lozano, launched Camarena
Clubs in Imperial Valley, California, Camarena’s home. Hundreds
of club members pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifices
made by Camarena and others on behalf of all Americans. From these clubs
emerged the Red Ribbon Week Campaign. 
