40 Years – 40 Stories of InnerAct Alliance – Story #4

 

Story #4: The Red Ribbon Run Legacy

October is National Red Ribbon Month and InnerAct Alliance has been recognized for hosting one of the largest drug prevention awareness campaigns in the state of Florida! Each year, we distribute Red Ribbons, the national symbol for drug prevention, to encourage schools, churches, and community members to wear and display them in support of a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

A Tradition Born in 1992: The first Red Ribbon Run began in October 1992 as a one-mile fun run to prevent harm and promote health. This beloved community event has grown tremendously over the past three decades!

Today's Red Ribbon Run features:

Kids Fun Run (FREE for grades K-8)

Family Fun Run for adults to run/walk with their children

World Tour vendor area with healthy snacks & fitness activities

Trophies and ribbons awarded in timed grade heats

Save the Date:

The 2026 Red Ribbon Run is Saturday, October 31! Join thousands of families at Lake Mirror in Lakeland for this FREE celebration of healthy, drug-free living. Registration opens soon!

Support the Red Ribbon Run:
$40 = 4 families can participate in the 2026 Red Ribbon Run
$500 = sponsor a Grade Heat
$1,000 = Bronze Sponsorship + your name on Run t-shirts
$4,000 = Silver Sponsorship + your name on Run T-t-shirts

Donate by

Texting IAA to 26989

https://www.inneractalliance.org/#donate

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