InnerAct Alliance

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Practice Mental Health Magic on World Mental Health Day October 10th

World Mental Health Day is celebrated today to bring to light the depths of the current worldwide mental health crisis and provide ways to help those who may be struggling. It can be as simple as reaching out to a friend or loved one to remind them that they are important. Let them know that you are there for them - or if you are struggling, be sure to reach out to someone you trust to talk and ask for help.

The fall-themed graphic from our friends @Positively Present reminds us of the importance of maintaining good mental health with Mental Health Magic steps we can take each day to take care of ourselves. Some may be easier said than done, but YOU and your mental health are worth the effort!

Progress continues towards ending the stigma of mental illness and building strong support systems. Learn about the resources available for those who struggle with mental health challenges.

Helpful information is just a click away

National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov

National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/

Week 3 Red Ribbon Challenge Celebrates Healthy Mind/Body!

Come join us for Week 3 of the Red Ribbon Challenge offering fun activities for kids to complete with their friends and family to celebrate fitness and healthy life choices! A different challenge is featured each week during October.

Week 3
October 8-14

Healthy Mind/Healthy Body

Making time for families to eat and keep fit together has so many benefits – it connects parents & children, promotes bonding between siblings, and creates lasting memories. To live our best lives, we must eat smart, stay active, reach out to others, and practice positive self-care to relieve stress!

Red Ribbon Challenge Week 3’s sponsor Florida Dairy Farmers encourages everyone to plan nutrient-rich snacks, go for a quick walk or run daily, and refresh with a cold glass of milk for a boost of vitamins, minerals, protein, healthy fat, and antioxidants for strong bones.

Come Join Us for all of the RED RIBBON FUN still to come in October - sign up to participate in the remaining weeks of Red Ribbon Challenge activities AND Students in grades K-8 may register FREE before 10/27/23 for the Red Ribbon Run, presented by InnerAct Alliance and title sponsor, Publix Super Markets, on Saturday, October 28 at beautiful Lake Mirror in Lakeland!

After your run heat, come visit the Florida Dairy Farmers World Tour vendor area to enjoy healthy snacks and activities and celebrate different cultures from around the world!

Visit www.inneractalliance.org

click on the Red Ribbon tab at the top

Post Your Red Ribbon Weekly Challenges on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/InnerActAlliance
Hashtag #RedRibbonChallenges

Register Today to Run the World in the Red Ribbon Run on Saturday, October 28

Registration is underway to Run The World in InnerAct Alliance’s 2023 Red Ribbon Run & Challenge, presented by InnerAct Alliance and event title sponsor Publix Super Markets, on Saturday morning, October 28 at beautiful Lake Mirror in Lakeland.

Students in grades K-8 may register FREE to participate in the Kids Fun Run, with timed grade level heats and trophies awarded for first, second, and third place in each gender and grade level, on the Red Ribbon Run tab at https://www.inneractalliance.org prior to 10/28/23.

Registration on the day of the event will be $5.00. Students who are pre-registered before 10/14/23 and complete the Kids Fun Run on race day will receive a free Red Ribbon Run t-shirt.

Parents/adults may pay a $5.00 fee to run/walk with their families in untimed heats in the Family Fun Run for a $5.00 fee. After the races, visit the new World Tour vendor area to enjoy healthy snacks and fun activities from around the world!

Weekly Red Ribbon Challenges with themes of nutrition, fitness, and anti-bullying are offered during the month of October. A different challenge activity will be featured each week in a virtual format with themes of Nutrition, Kindness & Tolerance, Healthy Mind/Healthy Body, and Invest in Yourself & Your Future on the agency’s website. Student participants may post completed challenge activities with the hashtag #RedRibbonChallenges on the InnerAct Alliance Facebook page for special recognition.

For more information, please call InnerAct Alliance at (863) 802-0777 and visit www.inneractalliance.org and the InnerAct Alliance Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/InnerActAlliance

Thursday, October 5, 2023

October Self-Care Suggestions

Nothing brightens the first week of each month better than the impactful and adorable October Self-Care Suggestions from our friends at @Positively Present - we hope that you enjoy them as much as we do! 👻

So, this month choose to look up at the moon🌛and enjoy its bright light in the dark night or make a point to harvest new ideas 🍂

Anything you can do for yourself that helps you remain healthy in mind, body, and spirit is beneficial!

Official Red Ribbon Month Proclamations

Special Thanks to the

City of Lakeland and Polk County Commission

for honoring InnerAct Alliance with official

Red Ribbon Month
Proclamations

City of Lakeland Commission
October 2, 2023

Polk County Commission
October 3, 2023

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

InnerAct Alliance is Looking for Prevention Volunteers & Talented Performers

InnerAct Alliance organizes one of the largest Red Ribbon Campaigns in the state of Florida highlighted by the Annual Red Ribbon Run, the popular family participation event presented by title sponsor Publix Super Markets, to support prevention of substance abuse and inspire individuals and families to achieve healthy drug-free lifestyle goals. The Red Ribbon Run brings together 10,000 run participants, volunteers, local business partners, and spectators every October.

Volunteer link

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0545A4AB2FA2FD0-redribbon2

Share your talents!

Local community individuals and groups are invited to showcase their unique talents in music, dance, and performance as part of the World Tour celebration of cultural traditions during the 2023 Red Ribbon Run festivities on Saturday, October 28th. Please contact Angie Ellison, IAA executive director, at (863) 802-0777 for more details!

Volunteer Opportunities Available Year-Round!

InnerAct Alliance welcomes volunteers of all ages! In addition to assisting at the Red Ribbon Run, helping hands are also needed throughout the year to prepare for other programs that impact the lives of youth, parents, families, businesses, faith-based organizations, and those in need with substance abuse prevention and anti-bullying messages. Let us know if you're interested!

Week 2 of InnerAct Alliance’s Red Ribbon Challenge is Underway!

Time flies when you're having fun and here we are in Week 2 of InnerAct Alliance's Red Ribbon Challenge offering fun activities for kids to complete with their friends and family to celebrate fitness and healthy life choices! A different challenge is featured each week during October.

Week 2
October 1-7
Kindness & Tolerance

Bullying is a form of physical or verbal aggression in which someone intentionally mistreats another person and continues to do it. We encourage everyone to look beyond our differences to appreciate the PERSON. Everyone has talents and gifts to share.

RR Challenge Week 2’s sponsor Regal Lakeland reminds us that kindness and tolerance can go a long way to help us through life’s good days as well as the challenging days when things may not always go our way. It’s nice to feel special when someone tells you something they like about you or does something special to make you smile. You can do the same for others - it also makes you feel good when you do something that makes others happy. Let’s work tougher to respect everyone and look beyond the differences in others so we can create an environment that encourages acceptance and prevents bullying.