Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Awareness Month is September. International FASD Awareness Day is held annually on September 9. The date, the ninth day of the ninth month, is meant to highlight the importance of abstaining from alcohol during the nine months of pregnancy.
The awareness month focuses on the wider term, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), which includes the full range of disabilities that can occur in individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol.
FASD awareness in 2025
- Theme: The theme for FASD Awareness Month in 2025 is “Everyone Plays a Part: Take Action!”.
- Red Shoes Rock: As part of the Red Shoes Rock campaign, people are encouraged to wear red shoes or red clothing on September 9 and throughout the month to raise visibility for FASD.
- Activities: Events and educational activities are organized to promote understanding and support for those with FASD. Many landmarks across Canada also light up red on September 9.
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Red Shoes Rock is a global awareness campaign giving voice and
support to those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure
