October 2025
Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors!
Surpassing Our Fundraising Goal – Thanks to YOU!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 26th Red Ribbon Day at Nomahegan Park! Your energy and commitment helped make this day a vibrant symbol of unity and support for substance use prevention, recovery, mental health, and healthier communities.
We’d also like to give a warm thanks to everyone who donated between the event and GivingTuesday on December 3rd. Thanks to our sponsors and generous supporters, we raised a whopping $57,856.00 in financial and in-kind contributions. Each and every one of you has helped someone in New Jersey get connected to lifesaving resources, thanks to your generosity. We can’t wait to reconvene in 2025 – stay tuned!
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Fundraising
Does our cause speak to you on a personal level? Do you want to go a step further in championing this cause alongside us? Consider starting a fundraiser today to benefit Prevention Links Programs.
Fundraisers receive various incentives like custom hoodies, gift cards, thank you dinners, and more! Start your fundraiser today and make sure to check out our Red Ribbon Fundraising Guide for the fundraising incentives chart, tips & trick, email templates, and more!
Stigma kills.
Raising awareness about drug prevention efforts and addiction recovery helps reduce stigma and could help save a life. Sharing facts about addiction prevention & recovery; prevention & recovery resources; and personal stories with the people you know makes a huge impact! Check out our social media pages for some content you could share on your own page.
Interested in Sponsoring Red Ribbon Day?
Join us in making a significant impact in our community by sponsoring Red Ribbon Day. Highlight your company’s commitment alongside hundreds of participants. While next year’s details are pending, express your interest early to ensure your company is featured prominently.
Contact Madeline Desrosiers (she/her) to join our sponsor list. mdesrosiers@preventionlinks.org
Why Join Our Cause?
Everyone Knows Someone…Help Prevent the Next One.
“What’s My Anti-Drug?” Poster Contest
As part of our 27th Annual Red Ribbon Day Drug Prevention festivities, we invite all Union County 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade school students to participate and creatively present their anti-drug through art. Our local contest is part of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign conducted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy in the United States. Union County Schools may register at the beginning of each school year and the winners are presented at our annual Red Ribbon Day event in October.
Students are asked to create a poster describing what they choose to do instead of drugs. This can include things such as sports, family, and hobbies. Posters will be judged strictly on originality and creativeness, not on artistic ability.
Three finalists from each grade level will be chosen to participate in an online voting contest that will help determine the winner(s) of each grade level. Poster Contest winners will then be announced at the in person 27th Annual Union County Red Ribbon Day in October of 2025. Finalists will receive their gift card prize at the walk during the formal ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions
Great question! Funds raised individually or by your team go towards:
- Our Walker Fund which pays for walker registrations for individuals without means to pay;
- Supply and entertainment costs for the FREE Family Fun Festival which follows the race;
- Leftover funds go towards supporting our free community programs.
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