Bell Ringing Ceremony

International

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

(FAS) Awareness Day

Bell Ringing Ceremony

Symbolism of International FAS Day

On this day, the 9th of the 9th, we ring this bell.....

... in remembrance of our MOST VULNERABLE UNBORN CHILDREN.

There are 101 REASONS
not to drink alcohol when pregnant:

  • two eyes
  • one nose
  • two ears
  • ten toes
BELL RINGS .....
  • ten fingers
  • one sweet mouth
  • two arms, for hugging
BELL RINGS .....
  • two strong legs, to run
  • two feet, to walk on in the sun
  • one spine, straight and strong
  • two hands, to hold all day long
BELL RINGS .....
  • 20 baby teeth, for a beautiful smile
  • 32 permanent teeth, after a while
BELL RINGS .....
  • one good heart, to beat steady & strong
  • two lungs, to sing a nursery song
BELL RINGS .....
  • one good liver, healthy as a horse
  • two first words, “Mummy & Daddy, said over and over again
BELL RINGS .....
  • two healthy brain frontal lobes, for good impulse control
  • one healthy brain, to process it all
  • two healthy loving parents, to care for this child
BELL RINGS .....
  • one precious little spirit, so tender & mild
  • one first step, towards a future, filled with hope & pride
  • as we nurture, protect, guide & love
  • this precious Gift, sent from Above
BELL RINGS .....