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SUMMARY:FASD Awareness Day Walk 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us in Raising Awareness\n\nWe are excited to announce the return of our FASD Awareness Day Walk\, scheduled for September 9\, 2026. 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). \nJoin 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\,) between 6:00pm and 6:15pm\, followed by a short walk at 6:30pm. We will enjoy pizza and activities before the lighting of Market Square and a group photo at 7:30pm. \nNo need to register\, see you there! \n\nCommunity Walk Details\nWednesday\, September 9th\, 2026\nTime: Gather between 6:00pm-6:15pm\, Walk at 6:30pm\nPizza and activities to follow at 6:45pm\nLighting of Market Square Red and photos 7:30pm\n6:00pm-7:45pm (total duration of event)\n\n Wear your red shoes\, or anything red\, to show your support on September 9th!  \n\n\n\n\n‘It’s not talked about’: Dufferin County declares Sept. 9 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness Day\n \nApproximately 4\,000 individuals affected by FASD in Dufferin\, Wellington and Guelph\nDufferin County makes declaration to raise awareness of FASD\, highlighting the lack of diagnosis and funding for affected individuals.\nFROM THE ORANGEVILLE BANNER \nBy Rebecca Weston\, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter\nFriday\, July 12\, 2024\nDufferin County has declared Sept. 9 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness Day to raise awareness and spread understanding of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). \nAt 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. \nCONTINUE READING… \n\nShare on FacebookPost on XFollow us
URL:https://dcafs.on.ca/event/fasdawarenessday2026/
LOCATION:Guelph Market Square\, 62-2\, Carden Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Developmental Support Services
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