SEE YOU AT THE RED RIBBON RUN TODAY AT LAKE MIRROR - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

 

Happy Red Ribbon Week - October 23 through October 31, 2026

 

InneAct Alliance and event title sponsor, Publix Super Markets, invite students and families to Run The World in the 2026 Red Ribbon Run this morning, Saturday, October 31st at beautiful Lake Mirror Promenade in Lakeland. 

Registration for the Red Ribbon KIDS FUN RUN on Event Day - Saturday, October 31 increases to $5.00 for K-8 students to participate in timed grade level heats for a chance to win trophies awarded for first, second, and third place in each gender and grade. Registration for K-8 Students had been FREE until Friday, October 30, 2026

Registration for the Red Ribbon FAMILY FUN RUN on Event Day - Saturday, October 31 increases to $20.00 for Parents & Adults to Run or Walk with their Children in the untimed FAMILY FUN RUN. 

After race heats, participants may visit the World Tour Vendor Area to enjoy healthy snacks, fun fitness activities, and entertainment celebrating cultures around the world. 

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InnerAct Alliance Website https://www.inneractalliance.org/

 

What Can Be Sweeter Than Finding Additional Ways to Get Candy As a Trick or Treater?

 

Talk About a Sweet Deal to help kids score more treats at Halloween time! 🍬Even little Trick of Treaters under age 5 know the traditional practice of walking up to a neighbor's home to politely knock on the door and sweetly repeat the Halloween ask of "trick or treat" to be rewarded with candy, a yummy snack, small gifts, or toys!

These days, many kids and families also have opportunities to attend fun Halloween "trunk or treat" community events where children collect special candy and treats from folks who decorate their parked cars, trucks, or SUVs with festive Halloween decor and fill their open trunks with Halloween goodies that kids can have fun choosing to fill their festive bags or buckets instead of - or in addition to - walking door-to-door to homes in local neighborhoods!

InnerAct Alliance was thrilled to be invited to attend a free community "Trunk or Treat" event held at the George Harris Shelter in Bartow this past Tuesday evening, October 27. Two of our special Halloween Helpers, Amy T. and Tammy C. had a blast decorating their cars and handing out treats to attendees. It was a fun event for "kids" of all ages to enjoy. 

🧡👻Wishing You a Safe & Happy Halloween! 👻🧡

Please Assist InnerAct Alliance’s Prevention Efforts by Becoming a Volunteer

 

InnerAct Alliance organizes one of the largest Red Ribbon Campaigns in the state of Florida each fall highlighted by the Annual Red Ribbon Run, the popular family participation event presented by InnerAct Alliance and our title sponsor, Publix Super Markets, to inspire individuals and families to achieve healthy drug-free lifestyle goals.

Success of the Red Ribbon Run depends on the efforts of Run participants, volunteers, business partners, and enthusiastic spectators. High School Students can earn community service hours working for the entire day on Saturday, October 31, 2026  at Lake Mirror Promenade in Lakeland. College Students,  Businesses, Individuals, and Organizations are encouraged to volunteer for an engaging bonding experience. Free breakfast and snacks are provided. 

Volunteer Opportunities Are Available Year-Round - Helping hands of volunteers of all ages are encouraged  throughout the year to help children, teens, and adults prepare for worthwhile programs that impact the lives of youth, parents, families, businesses, faith-based organizations, and those in need with  prevention and anti-bullying messages.

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We are also just a phone call away at (863) 802-0777.

Tomorrow Is Your Chance to Discard Human & Pet Medications Safely in Polk County, Florida

 

The Power of Kindness

 

Showing kindness is shown to help us build social bonds, increase trust and acceptance in our relationships, and boost our overall happiness. Research findings on the benefits and strength of kindness have found that people who give to others in small and large ways tend to be happier.

Oxytocin is the stress-reducing chemical that is responsible for the positive effects of kindness. Gestures may include a smile, supportive hug, kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or even the smallest act of caring shown to a stranger. 😊

The truly amazing thing about kindness is that the more you give, the more you may receive in return. Kindness starts with YOU - it can also be contagious, encouraging others to join in with their own generous deeds! 🌻💛 

How to Practice Positivity and Keep Growing

 

It is said that to live a full life, we must continue to work on improving ourselves. It's easy to get stuck in our comfort zone, but to truly grow, we need to take steps towards improvement to help us reach our fullest potential. 👍

Personal growth is rooted in continuing to take steps to become a better person. It involves taking chances on doing things you love and have a passion for, rather than taking the easy way out. It's learning how to make the most of your life and living your life to the fullest to become the BEST version of yourself.

We can practice positivity by creating a personal growth plan - start with small steps like the suggestions in this festive pumpkin graphic 🧡 from our friends at @ Positively Present such as Seek out inner peace; Practice acts of patience; Master a new skill; and Open your mind to new ideas, plus more.

Don't be afraid to dream big...but take small steps along the way!