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Base, community celebrate Triple Ribbon Awareness Month

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  • By Tommie Horton
  • Robins Public Affairs
Robins has teamed with Middle Georgia community leaders to support a campaign aimed at educating people on breast cancer, domestic violence and drug abuse.


Col. Christopher Hill, installation commander; Chuck Shaheen, Warner Robins mayor; John Harley, mayor of Centerville; Jimmy Faircloth, Perry mayor; and Tommy Stalnaker, chairman of the Houston County Commission, met at the Museum of Aviation's Art Gallery Sept. 26 to display a united front.


The meeting signified the kickoff of the fourth annual declaration of "Triple Ribbon Month" which runs throughout the month of October.

The representatives from Houston County and Robins Air Force Base urge all citizens to participate actively in the events, programs and efforts to eliminate domestic violence, drug abuse and breast cancer to promote a healthier community.


The issues addressed during the month are important due to their daily impact upon thousands within the region.


Hill described the event as an outstanding example of partnership that Robins has with the local community.


Triple Ribbon Events:
 -Thursday and Oct. 25 - Education Road Show featuring informational displays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Base Exchange and Restaurant.
-Oct. 16 - Houston Healthcare will host a Pink Picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Museum of Aviation.
-Oct. 18 - 5K run/walk and Health and Wellness Fair, beginning with a 7:15 a.m. balloon release in honor of those touched by the triple ribbons. Participants should sign in at 7 a.m. in the parking lot across from the HAWC, Bldg. 827 to fill out a tribute tab to be placed in the balloons, and an honorary bib to run or walk in honor of someone. The run/walk will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on the nature trail. The health fair will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the old gym.
-Oct. 19 - Susan G. Komen Race for the cure begins at 7 a.m. North Peach Park Byron Ga.
-Oct. 29 - A self-defense class will be offered in the fitness center aerobics room from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information about these activities, call 327-8480.