World-No Tobacco Day Activities
Note: Similar activities should be intended as a part
of a comprehensive state tobacco control program.
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Global WNTD Events *
Florida Division of
Health Awareness and Tobacco World No Tobacco Day Activities
Eight counties in Florida coordinated efforts around World No
Tobacco Day. Tobacco Prevention Coordinators at the local county health
departments organized SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) to participate
in the local activities. The Florida Department of Health, Division of
Health Awareness and Tobacco will distribute World No Tobacco Day posters to
participating counties.
Illinois' World No Tobacco Day Activities
On May 31, 2002, the Illinois Department of Public Health, Tobacco-Free
Communities Program hosted an event at the state capitol to honor Illinois'
4,000th smoke-free restaurant and showcase community activities implemented
by partners around the state. Additional activities took place in
various communities.
Michigan Thumb Regional Clean Indoor Air Networking
Group
Local tobacco control coalitions in Michigan participated in local media
and policy activities promoting tobacco-free sports. Activities
included interviews with local athletes and Olympic hopefuls to explain the
importance of avoiding tobacco use in sports. Following the media event,
athletes promoted activities that support smoke-free policies in places
frequented by young people.
Minnesota's World
No Tobacco Day Proclamation
Governor Ventura proclaimed May 31, 2002, as World No Tobacco Day
and communities throughout Minnesota have been encouraged to observe the
day with tobacco-free sports events and recreation activities.
The theme of the Minnesota Thunder vs. Calgary Storm mens soccer game on
June 1, 2002, was "Kicking Tobacco Out of Sports."
North Carolina Montgomery County
Health Department
World No Tobacco Day Softball Fun 2002 was a community-based smoke-free
event targeting girls 10 to 16 years old playing or interested in softball.
The goal of the project was to increase the awareness among these youth (and
their caretakers) of the harmful effects of tobacco use, including its
potential to inhibit their playing skills. These events are part of North
Carolina's efforts to promote smoke-free school policies.
Tennessee Smoke-Free Nashville
In recognition of World No Tobacco Day, Smoke-Free Nashville
sponsored an event at a local public housing site. The housing units
have been remodeled and residents were welcomed into their new homes by
Smoke-Free Nashville.
Smoke-Free Nashville provided a program to discuss health hazards of
secondhand smoke and ways to keep their home smoke-free. They also
provided additional information on local cessation services. Each
resident received a house-warming basket with T-shirts, pens, air
fresheners, cessation information, contact information, and decals that can
be used to declare their home smoke-free. The local CBS station, News
Channel 5, provided coverage of the event.
For more information contact:
Tonya Gunter
Smoke-free Nashville
615-340-0387
 Washington
Night Grind 2002
On
May 31, 2002, Tobacco
Free Spokane * sponsored Night Grind 2002, an event intended for ages 17
years old and younger.
Activities included a tobacco free exhibition skate and a free music concert
featuring the Project Kings. Prizes include an autographed Tony Hawk
skateboard and helmet. For more information about Night Grind 2002,
call (509) 324-1504 or (509) 324-1452.
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