| Red Ribbon Week is an annual celebration that | | | | the energy to help the kids aspire to be drug-free. |
| commemorates the life of the late DEA agent | | | | Above all, avoid booking a boring assembly program, |
| Enrique "kiki" Camareno. Schools nationwide have | | | | as your students will attach Red Ribbon Week with |
| special events and activities to raise awareness of | | | | negative feelings. If you book an exciting unique |
| the dangers of drugs and to encourage kids to | | | | program, they will look forward to the week of fun, |
| choose a drug-free lifestyle. | | | | learning and activities each year. |
| If you don't know the history I encourage you to | | | | I recommend finding a great Red Ribbon Week |
| type Red Ribbon Week into a Google search. In | | | | School Assembly with LIVE sports action. There are |
| short the week commemorates all those who have | | | | basketball dunk squads, BMX Stunt Shows, Tumblers |
| lost their lives in the drug war. The celebration was | | | | and other pro athletes who can deliver the |
| inspired Congressman Duncan Hunter after special | | | | excitement and powerful messages perfect for Red |
| agent Enrique "kiki" Camareno was brutally murdered | | | | Ribbon Week. More importantly, the kids look up to |
| by the Mexican cartel he was investigating | | | | these amazing athletes and respect what they have |
| undercover. His death became a symbol of the | | | | to say. With a pro sports assembly you will make |
| tragedy of the drug war and our commitment to | | | | your Red Ribbon Week unforgettable and exciting |
| taking a stand against drugs. | | | | while delivering the message in a unique way that can |
| Many schools earmark each day of Red Ribbon | | | | reach even the most at-risk youth. |
| Week with a different theme. Some of these include | | | | But Red Ribbon Week is the most popular week of |
| Decoration Day, Pledge Day, Sports Day and more. | | | | the year for school assemblies so you MUST book |
| Each day includes wearing Red Ribbons and having | | | | your special event assembly early. I encourage you |
| special activities to build awareness. Look for web | | | | to find your assembly in the spring as many of the |
| sites on Google that can assist you in building a week | | | | best assemblies book up quickly, especially |
| activity schedule. | | | | considering only 10-15 schools will get on the coveted |
| One of the best ways to make your celebration | | | | Red Ribbon Week schedule. You can always have |
| unforgettable is to invite a professional speaker or | | | | your assembly the week before or after to open or |
| performer to your school for a special school | | | | close the Red Ribbon Week celebration, but it is |
| assembly. I highly recommend bringing a really fun | | | | optimum to have your special event during the actual |
| and "cool" assembly as this will be the event of the | | | | week. |
| week and will bring excitement and energy to your | | | | I encourage you to do the research and build a great |
| program. The assembly should focus on the message | | | | program for your school. Not only will your kids look |
| of the week, but should also be light and fun. | | | | forward to this week each year, but you may also |
| Throughout the week the kids will be involved in all | | | | be instrumental in helping them make good choices |
| the technical and informational activities. Your special | | | | that can last a lifetime. |
| assembly should be inspirational, exciting and provide | | | | |