FOOTY’S SIMPLE MESSAGE: JUST THINK
GMHBA Stadium will turn orange this Saturday night as Geelong raises awareness of the Just Think campaign.
Entering its 12th year, the annual Just Think round will see players wear orangebanded socks and goal umpires wave orange flags to highlight the alcohol education program.
The Cats VFL and VFLW teams will also wear orangebanded socks this weekend, with a presence at local level too, in support of the program’s message to young people and parents that alcohol can cause damage to a growing brain. Youth are urged to delay drinking until at least the age of 18.
Just Think ambassadors Mitch Duncan, Cam Guthrie, Zac Smith and Renee Garing share a passion for the program and educating young people about the impact of alcohol on physical and mental health and the impact of alcohol-fuelled violence.
“Being part of the Just Think program, I have seen first-hand the positive impact education can have on young people’s decisions surrounding alcohol use,” Garing said.
“This weekend is about spreading the Just Think message that alcohol and young people do not mix.”
Cats community development general manager Sarah Albon said the club was proud to have supported the program for so long.
“As our longest standing community program, it is great to see Just Think is continuing to positively impact the young people of Geelong,” Albon said.
Barwon Child Youth & Family chief executive Sandy Morrison said the Just Think message is being heard.
“Research is showing us that the Just Think message is getting through as highlighted by some positive outcomes in terms of alcohol use amongst young people in recent years,” he said.