Union County Celebrates Red Ribbon Day Festival
Staff Report / cranfordlocal.org
The 26th Annual Union County Red Ribbon Day Prevention Awareness Walk & Family Fun Festival took place at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. The event was attended by Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados, and Union County Surrogate Christopher Hudak.
The festival aimed to raise awareness and funds to prevent substance use, celebrate recovery, promote mental health, and strengthen families. Activities included carnival games, a petting zoo, food trucks, face painting, music, a health fair, arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, and SWAT trucks.
Organizers recognized several awardees and extended special thanks to Morgan Thompson, CEO of Prevention Links, and Kelley Ryan, Director of Prevention Links, for their contributions and invitations to the event.
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