The first ever virtual edition of “Racing Against Drugs”
On May 12&13, 2021, Grade 6 and 7 students in Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne took part in the first ever virtual edition of “Racing Against Drugs”.
For the past 23 years, “Racing Against Drugs” has informed youth about the dangerous effects of drugs as well as how to say “NO”.
On May 12, 2021, over 500 Francophone students learned about the physical, mental, social and legal impacts of drug and alcohol abuse through presentations by police, paramedics and other community partners.
The next day, on May 13, 2021, 1500 students from English schools in Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne also participated in the event.
“Racing Against Drugs” will be broadcast throughout the month of May by Yourtv Cornwall.
This year’s edition was dedicated to Mr. Gaëtan Simard, who passed away on May 12, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Devoted school teacher and a proud member of the Optimist Club, he was also an active member of the “Racing Against Drugs” committee for 20 years. We sincerely thank him for his great involvement in the cause during all these years. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
CSCE Annual Report 2020-2021