2027
Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Thank you for walking with us at the 28th Annual Union County Red Ribbon Day!
On October 10, nearly 300 people joined us at Nomahegan Park in Cranford to celebrate prevention, celebrate lives in recovery, honor lives lost, and share resources for navigating substance use and mental health challenges.
Families walked together, partners shared resources, and we honored people across Union County whose work makes our community stronger. Kids painted pumpkins, visited the petting zoo, and cheered on the karate and Zumba demonstrations. We also celebrated the winners of our What’s My Anti-Drug poster contest.
To everyone who walked, volunteered, tabled, or simply showed up: thank you. You made the day what it was.
Photos coming soon!
We’re waiting on photos from our photographer. Check back here, or follow us on social media to see them first.
The fundraiser is still open
Our Red Ribbon Day peer-to-peer fundraiser runs through December 1. Every dollar supports Prevention Links’ prevention education, family support services, and recovery programs, all offered free of charge. You can still start your own page or give to someone else’s.
Interested in Sponsoring Red Ribbon Day?
Join us as a sponsor in 2027 to make a significant impact in our community. Highlight your company’s commitment alongside hundreds of participants.
Contact Madeline Desrosiers (she/her) to join our sponsor list. mdesrosiers@preventionlinks.org
Fundraising
Help us reach our fundraising goal by Giving Tuesday on December 1st! Reach goals and win gift cards, custom hoodies, 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.
Why Join Our Cause?
Everyone Knows Someone…Help Prevent the Next One.
“What’s My Anti-Drug?” Poster Contest
As part of our 28th 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 28th Annual Union County Red Ribbon Day in October of 2026 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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