Holding Events - WORLD BENZODIAZEPINE AWARENESS DAY

Organizing events saves lives. You can help your local community by organizing a small event in your area.

Pictured above: An official representative from the state of Connecticut, Michelle Cook, presents W-BAD’s Connecticut Representative Pam Pinto with a proclamation signed by Gov. Dannel O. Malloy, bestowing official recognition of World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day in the state of Connecticut during Act Natural’s Walk/Run For Your Life event in 2018.

Example Events

For ideas and example events, please see the following:

See more event info on the Global Hub page and the US State Hub page.

Event Planning

If you’re planning an event for W-BAD, please contact us with details!

If you’re planning something for W-BAD, please let us know so that it can be shared, allowing participants to unite with others, so that we can deliver our message to the wider general public and bring about much needed change more effectively.

Please provide a simple outline, as shown in the above examples that include: What, Where, When, Who, Details, Enquiries and Media Outreach.

For news on upcoming events in real time, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

See the W-BAD Global Hub and the W-BAD US State Hub for more event information.

NB: please see the W-Bad Relaunch Notice for details regarding limited availability of social media resources, wider event coverage and memorabilia.

EVENTS 2018

KOBE, JAPAN

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A pamphlet distribution in Kobe, Japan.

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ENGLAND

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REST Mind in Camden distributes leaflets and has a W-BAD picnic for its members.

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AUCKLAND CITY, NEW ZEALAND

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W-BAD Co-founder and Organizer, Wayne Douglas, has returned home to New Zealand after 18 years in Japan, where he is organizing an initiative in Auckland City.

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BOSTON, MA

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Join W-BAD representatives as well as many others on Wednesday, July 11th, 2018, in the Longwood Medical area of Boston, MA, USA for World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day.

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FRANCE

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Pamphlet distribution/meeting in front of Paris City Hall. Details in English and French.

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JAPAN

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Over the last couple of years, W-BAD awareness efforts taking place in Japan include pamphlet campaigns, petitions, walks, talks and meetings with the Japanese Ministry of Health and appeals to politicians.

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UNITED STATES, CT

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Act Natural Health & Wellness store in Torrington, Connecticut is hosting a “Walk/Run For Your Life” and “Food is Mood” potluck to observe World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day.

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UNITED STATES, NY

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Rafael and Angela Medalla, from Hicksville, New York, are a husband and wife team of runners. They started running for W-BAD in 2016, the inaugural year, to support a family member who has been affected by BWS.

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SHARING YOUR EVENT

If you have your own event going on, please share it with us so we can let everyone know and add it to worldbenzoday.org.

What event is taking place?
When is the event taking place?
Where is the event happening?
Who is organizing the event, and who can be contacted about it?
Why is this event helpful? (include 1-2 paragraphs describing your event)
How can other people participate or help you make your event successful?

Please also include any photos, documents or other relevant information to accompany your event page, and don’t forget your pamphlets, other handouts and any W-BAD gear that might be helpful, if needed. Visit our campaign page for ideas on how to approach your awareness efforts.

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