JEFFERSON — In preparation for Red Ribbon Week, the Jefferson Township Youth Coalition (JTYC), in partnership with Jefferson Township and Prevention Is Key’s Prevention team, placed 500 pinwheels on the front lawn of Jefferson Township High School on Wednesday, October 21.
The pinwheels represent the thousands of lives lost annually to underage drinking and serve as a powerful reminder of why prevention and education matter. A sign at the display explained that each pinwheel represents 10 lives lost, noting that alcohol is responsible for 5,000 annual deaths among underage youth.
Together, the coalition and its partners are raising awareness, encouraging healthy choices and working to prevent future tragedies in the community.
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