Scientology Continues to Help Belgium

Scientology Continues to Help Belgium

Athletes Run from The Hague to Brussels to Raise Awareness About Drugs in Europe.

Scientologists continue to help Belgians by educating and supporting activities to make Belgium a country free of harmful drugs.

The first week of August 2007 marked the completion of a 180 km (112 mile) relay race from The Hague, Netherlands to Brussels, Belgium, conducted by the Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe, to call attention to the urgent need for increased drug education as a means of curtailing drug abuse among youth.

One thing Scientologists are definitely known for is their stance against harmful drugs. So it was no surprise when the Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe (FDFE) in cooperation with Narconon drug rehabilitation center in the Netherlands and the “Say No to Drugs-Say Yes to Life” campaign, which is coordinated by Scientology churches in the Netherlands and Belgium organized the marathon.

At public events along the route the runners distributed drug education booklets, published by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. The booklets present the facts and speak to youth in their own terms, and they also help parents and educators understand the issue, recognize the signs of drug abuse and communicate better with young people about the subject.

“Many parents today don’t realize that when they send their children off on holidays they may be putting them at risk,” said Paul Rood, spokesperson for the marathon. “Exposure to drugs and alcohol typically increases at holiday locations. Young people need factual information so they can make informed decisions about drugs.”

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