September 9 is National/International Awareness Day.
Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed.
Proclamations are issued in countries, states, provinces, and towns all around
the world. Bells are rung at 9:09 a.m. in every time zone from New Zealand to
Alaska. People all around the world gather for events to raise awareness about
the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and the plight of individuals and
families who struggle with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The first
FASDay was celebrated on 9/9/99. This day was chosen so that on the ninth day
of the ninth month of the year, the world will remember that during the nine
months of pregnancy a woman should abstain from alcohol. Anytime is a good time to raise awareness
about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Remember 0 - 4 - 9 . Zero alcohol for the Nine months you are pregnant!
FASD's are 100% preventable.
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