Red Ribbon Week contest under way all month

The 28th annual Red Ribbon Week is this month and the National Family Partnership has launched its monthlong national contest.

Ten families across America will win $1,000 for their school and an iPad for their home. This campaign is for prevention of drug and alcohol abuse by youth. More info about the contest is online.

Winners will be announced Dec. 6 and recognized at winning schools throughout December.

Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign, reaching more than 80 million people nationwide.

The DEA is co-sponsoring this year’s national contest.