[HealthyTribes] March 15th Kick Butts Day

[Leeb Jordana A]

>From the Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA):

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On March 15, advocates across the US will participate in the 21st annual Kick Butts Day<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mmsend36.com_link.cfm-3Fr-3D-5FUvHZ1lXWFyjMsDd0JME0Q-7E-7E-26pe-3DwfSjphzkWmCKBjMesiw6gtH8dcHhye4tUF8bP0-5Fp7marWcvizuDlpUtZdLrlBGBsFgMcqvbNis5r8vKSqIYc3Q-7E-7E&d=DwMFAw&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=hXOTJUAl2nsljAgmELfTyYpyS1eUGJSDiT3O3SAeUfE&m=DrFasffERpExIaZKKwTOpMJUdT625c-Ar8okqYM5Ex4&s=Y7h3WNE7_ex3u2yr0kbohPuP9D52ZXN9_xZH7xC_pIQ&e=>, sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mmsend36.com_link.cfm-3Fr-3D-5FUvHZ1lXWFyjMsDd0JME0Q-7E-7E-26pe-3DVq6o1O7gY8UXbVqbtgy5ISOQXKJ7v9bDJm8SNYk-2DI1J5yI-2D5-5FBEP2lNyh5Z3B-2DiWWC9-2D9S582gzbepThacBQvg-7E-7E&d=DwMFAw&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=hXOTJUAl2nsljAgmELfTyYpyS1eUGJSDiT3O3SAeUfE&m=DrFasffERpExIaZKKwTOpMJUdT625c-Ar8okqYM5Ex4&s=VGabijLprHkbu2DkwdUX4AKTinbIOl6dvPbqI2cTCLY&e=>. Together, health advocates raise awareness of the problem of tobacco use in their states and communities, encourage youth to reject deceptive marketing by the tobacco industry and stay tobacco-free, and urge legislators to take action in order to protect kids.

Over 1,000 events<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mmsend36.com_link.cfm-3Fr-3D-5FUvHZ1lXWFyjMsDd0JME0Q-7E-7E-26pe-3D0EzMqtMMRrHSSIraOo9OOeuq5i36lwd5esexguIS6bsMDNBCXxxpqRkDA-5FDb2eSn-5FVug8UX-2Dv7Z4IEXfsnAjGQ-7E-7E&d=DwMFAw&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=hXOTJUAl2nsljAgmELfTyYpyS1eUGJSDiT3O3SAeUfE&m=DrFasffERpExIaZKKwTOpMJUdT625c-Ar8okqYM5Ex4&s=Au51HV6emMTiPhYjU9Eca9TjZ7IxphkXr2nfZ0Krc74&e=> are taking place across the US on this national day of activism. If you do not see any events in your area, all the resources you may need for starting your own event can be found on the Kick Butts Day website<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mmsend36.com_link.cfm-3Fr-3D-5FUvHZ1lXWFyjMsDd0JME0Q-7E-7E-26pe-3DNAnGELfW3M6pA3W5tO8USy6DGHD9PRYcRJd917XGYe0FCF4Q8uvFiI2jQsteRxnJsSAxFb6AktBYQOqAX-2DmxtQ-7E-7E&d=DwMFAw&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=hXOTJUAl2nsljAgmELfTyYpyS1eUGJSDiT3O3SAeUfE&m=DrFasffERpExIaZKKwTOpMJUdT625c-Ar8okqYM5Ex4&s=P35rkroCD_aZuEMPY7gypRIBbknSg3yQvDQy3tXH6PA&e=>. Whether your event focuses on college students or elementary school students, there are activities<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mmsend36.com_link.cfm-3Fr-3D-5FUvHZ1lXWFyjMsDd0JME0Q-7E-7E-26pe-3D-2DJOrw-2DoBzbqrGmuqlFSR0SGZ4e8wXKd5HldE5nonVmz-2DAJfQJPfW0z3viMvVINV-5FpASFCnucjxu6OPTf6cxnxw-7E-7E&d=DwMFAw&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=hXOTJUAl2nsljAgmELfTyYpyS1eUGJSDiT3O3SAeUfE&m=DrFasffERpExIaZKKwTOpMJUdT625c-Ar8okqYM5Ex4&s=xhZbSQQ9-Yns2NmM2Cjy_5t1Z-ApIPAarg7bMo_9g-4&e=> you can host in your community to help raise awareness of youth tobacco use.

Need some inspiration? Check out the stories <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mmsend36.com_link.cfm-3Fr-3D-5FUvHZ1lXWFyjMsDd0JME0Q-7E-7E-26pe-3DluAY-5FVN6pLCauZsLOH9dUk74VYC21jO86zzWkBSZGFqw84VT365FaesgX-5Fk9wmXwEJABhq3QsAXTBuIHlatCgA-7E-7E&d=DwMFAw&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=hXOTJUAl2nsljAgmELfTyYpyS1eUGJSDiT3O3SAeUfE&m=DrFasffERpExIaZKKwTOpMJUdT625c-Ar8okqYM5Ex4&s=O018kJNpCC4pUpH8qr2WfLoFKAb7RwwRRZ-1_SdegYE&e=> of people across the country getting ready for Kick Butts Day, and add your own story as you gear up for the event.

Jordana Leeb
Community Programs Liaison
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
Public Health
Health Promotion Chronic Disease Prevention
Jordana.a.leeb at state.or.us
Desk: 971-673-1041
Cell: (503) 358-5760
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA




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