Arrive Alive Tour at Kingsley High School, Grand Traverse C​​ounty and Red Ribbon Week

Event Summary from Arrive Alive website:

"Participants get into an actual vehicle (with battery disabled and car immobilized) and put on a virtual reality headset. Sensors are connected to the vehicle’s gas/brake pedals and steering wheel, enabling the participant to experience drugged driving without the real-life consequences. Upon exiting the vehicle, each participant is handed a mock citation detailing the ramifications of their simulation, as explained by a facilitator. An external LED monitor is set-up near the vehicle, showing what the driver is experiencing in their simulation in real time. The program incorporates an event survey on Android tablets. This survey gauges participants knowledge and experience in relation to drinking while driving before and after they use the simulator."

Much fun was had by all the participants at Kingsley High School, sometimes learning how hard it is to drive when impaired!

Red Ribbon Week as posted on their website:

"Red Ribbon Week 2025 will be held from October 23rd to October 31st. The 2025 theme is "Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free," which encourages communities to work together and make positive choices to build a drug-free future. This annual campaign was started in memory of DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was killed in the line of duty in 1985. "

Kingsley High School #Stand Club promotes Red Ribbon Week for the full Campaign with activities and prizes. Grand Traverse County Certified Prevention Specialist, Linda Solem promoted Red Ribbon Week with a resource table display during the lunch hours with information and swag to take home and share with friends!