North Dakota Teen Tobacco Free Day

My first step was to team up with the American Lung Association of ND to help get the information and support I needed to be able to reach teens across ND and educate them on tobacco and its harmful and lasting effects. As I traveled across ND visiting and educating teens on tobacco use and it negative effects I saw first hand the number of teens involved in tobacco use. I realized I needed to step up my game and give kids the day to stand strong and begin their fight for a tobacco free tomorrow. I next contacted the Governor of my home state of ND and asked him if he would like to join me in my fight against teen tobacco use in our State. I asked Governor Hoeven if he would proclaim a day for teens across ND to become and remain tobacco free~ for life. I felt if we could give kids a day and or a goal for themselves, I felt we could help hundreds of teen. After several meetings I was able to convince Governer John Hoeven to proclaim a day for all teens to be and remain tobacco free for life. I am proud to say with my encouragement, November 10th, 2010 was proclaimed as ND's First ever Teen Tobacco Free Day! I was able to reach out to teens through schools, radio, television and other media to get the word out about "Teen Tobacco Free Day" and encourgae everyone to participate. I was able to help many, many teens become and hopefully stay tobacco free for a healthier tomorrow.