ASSINIBOIA - Mayor Sharon Schauenberg recently proclaimed September 9 as FASD awareness day in Assiniboia.
Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed. 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 Regional KidsFirst committee (Moose Jaw) is encouraging local residents and businesses to wear red on Friday, Sept. 9th to show support for those living with 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.
