GO FISH!
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is asking families to grab their fishing poles and loved ones for the fifth annual Don't Get Hooked on Drugs NJ Family Fishing Tournament.
The online competition will be held from July 19-28 as a way to encourage families to spend quality time together and help prevent substance abuse.
According to PDFNJ research, children who communicate regularly with their parents about daily activities are 67 percent less likely to be involved in substance use than children who have little or no communication.
The Don't Get Hooked on Drugs Online NJ Family Fishing Tournament is the perfect opportunity for families to bond together in some summertime fun, PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. Quality time spent with family engaging in fun activities like fishing are best way to keep children from drugs and continue living drug-free.
Participation in the event is free and will take place from July 19-28. Eligible candidates must be 18 years old or younger, New Jersey residents, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian while fishing.
Participants can take a photo of their family enjoying a fishing trip and post it on the Facebook (Drug-FreeNJ), Instagram (@DrugFreeNJ), or Twitter (@DrugFreeNJ) pages with the hashtag #DrugFreeNJ. The picture must include the youth participant and a parent or guardian.
All entries must be submitted no later than July 28. A total of $500 will be awarded to five randomly selected submissions on Aug. 5.
For more information, visit drugfreenj.org.
