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FASD Day

"Support for Today Prevention for Tomorrow"

This year the Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network (CFAN) will be hosting the International FASD Day in Calgary on September 9th. September 9th is a day to celebrate the successes of families and individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders. Our collective goal is to raise awareness and recognize the importance of Fetal Alcohol prevention and early intervention. This day is celebrated around the world. This year is Alberta’s 100 years anniversary and we welcome you to join us in celebrating and honoring all Albertans who have contributed to our great province. We will toast (with non – alcoholic beverages) to the next hundred years and the possibilities that exist. We want to encourage people to help support pregnant mothers to have an alcohol free pregnancy in order for our future generations and next 100 years to be healthy, productive and happy.
Thanks everyone!

Gala Fundraiser for The EMPOWERMENT FUND
Sept 9, 2009 • 6 pm
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Gala Fundraiser: Live painting
View Maria-Paz Scott (Pallet Knife Creations) Biography
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Annual BreakFASD!
Sept 9, 2009 • 8:00am-10:15am
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Heritage Park Map
2009
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How did FASD Day start?

• In 1999 a group of parents who had children affected by FASD were feeling frustrated about the lack of awareness by professionals and the general public about FASD (formerly termed FAS or FAE)

• 20 people around the world began working together to build awareness. These volunteer activities grew across Canada, the U.S. South Africa, New Zealand, Germany and Sweden

• Groups gather at 9:09 am to acknowledge and create awareness of FASD as part of this growing number of invested individuals building awareness. Now, what does the FASD Day signify?

• Gathering on the 9th minute of the 9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th month - celebrates the nine months of pregnancy

• It also reminds us of those millions of individuals who will not reach their genetic potential because they are affected with FASD

• The FASD Knot is a knotted cord that was designed in memory of Abel Dorris, who passed away at the age of 21. His brief and poignant life resulted in the groundbreaking 1989 book about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, "The Broken Cord", written by his father, the late Mr. Michael Dorris.

• The broken cord may refer to the umbilical cord, the spinal cord, the nervous system, the cord between the generations, or the cable on an elevator. Michael Dorris wrote that if we do not support children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol effects they would sink like an elevator once the cable has snapped.

• 14 years later, Fetal Alcohol Alliances around the world are reconnecting the broken cord, and the FAS knot is used as the universal symbol. The cord is tied in a square knot, sometimes called a reef knot, the favored knot for reconnecting a broken line or cord. The knot is stronger than the cord itself and cannot be broken or snapped.

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