Iroquois County 85% of 8th graders and 76% of 10th and 12th graders in Iroquois County were surveyed. Drug Prevalence and Behaviors New – Twice as many 10th graders had smoked e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, as had smoked traditional cigarettes. 10th and 12th graders were more than five times as likely to do this as 8th graders (10-15% v 2%). …
The Pledge for Life Partnership hosted a Faith Summit Town Hall Meeting on Youth Substance Abuse. This event was open to faith leaders, clergy, youth ministers, parents, educators and community members. Summit Objectives: Address “Why is it important for faith leaders to communicate to parents and youth about substance abuse prevention?” Present the local data …
The Pledge for Life Partnership Receives Generation Rx Medication Disposal Grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation Funding Supports Community Programs to Fight Prescription Drug Misuse Kankakee, IL – August 31, 2016 — The Cardinal Health Foundation announced that it has awarded the Pledge for Life Partnership grant funding from its Generation Rx program. The Pledge …
This year’s billboard contest winners (pictured above) were from Bradley West School! The contest is held annually for 5th and 6th graders to encourage students to choose “Wise Highs… Choices You Can Live With.” Watch for the winning billboards which will appear in various locations throughout Kankakee and Iroquois counties in September. The Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of …
Danny Wetzel, 2015-2016 Harold Award Winner This year’s recipient of the Pledge for Life Partnership’s Harold Award is one of the Partnership’s most dedicated volunteers. For over 25 years, Danny Wetzel has provided untold hours of support to the Life Education Center programs. Danny has volunteered for the annual Family Fun-a-thon for all 20 years, including …