FASD Awareness Day

SEPTEMBER 9th

The first FASDay was celebrated on 9/9/99. Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed. 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.   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).   Anytime is a good time to raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).  

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