FASD Awareness Day Walk 2025
September 9 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Us in Raising Awareness
We are excited to announce the return of our FASD Awareness Day Walk, scheduled for September 9, 2025. Following the incredible participation from our community last year, we are eager to once again gather together to raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
This event aims to educate attendees on the effects of FASD, promote understanding, and foster a supportive environment for those affected by the disorder. We invite community members, families, local organizations, healthcare providers, and educators to participate in this important event. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with FASD and their families.
Join us for a day of learning, sharing, and community engagement as we walk towards a brighter future for those affected by FASD.
Wear your red shoes, or anything red, to show your support on September 9th!
Community Walk: Details
Join us in downtown Guelph to symbolize unity and raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. We will gather at Market Square (62-2, Carden St, Guelph, ON) at 5:30pm, followed by a short walk and the lighting of Market Square in red at 7:00pm to show support. Snacks will be provided!
NO NEED TO REGISTER – SEE YOU THERE!
‘It’s not talked about’: Dufferin County declares Sept. 9 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness Day
Approximately 4,000 individuals affected by FASD in Dufferin, Wellington and Guelph
Dufferin County makes declaration to raise awareness of FASD, highlighting the lack of diagnosis and funding for affected individuals.
FROM THE ORANGEVILLE BANNER
By Rebecca Weston, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Friday, July 12, 2024
Dufferin County has declared Sept. 9 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness Day to raise awareness and spread understanding of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
At the July 11 county council meeting, Dufferin Child and Family Services co-ordinators Jennie Hilts and Tara Leskey accepted a proclamation and educated council about this disorder. FASD affects four per cent of the population, two times more than other neurological development disorders like autism.
