TOBACCOFREE/News Releases for November 2009

UNIVERSAL LATIN RECORDING ARTIST ENDORSES STATE’S ANTI...
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Tobacco Free Florida is proud to announce Universal Latin Recording Artist, Ricky C, as the campaign’s newest “Free Thinker.” In support of the campaign, Ricky C filmed his Free Thinker segment in which he explains his decision to be tobacco free and personal experiences that have influenced him to act as an advocate for making Florida truly tobacco free.

As a Free Thinker, Ricky C is an individual who supports the initiatives of Tobacco Free Florida, lives a tobacco free lifestyle and serves as a role model for million for Floridians. He understands the importance of being tobacco free and how it can help him further his music career.

“If you have a dream, follow that...

SWAT RECEIVES A FRESH LOOK
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TALLAHASSEE, FL- Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) kicks off the new school year with a fresh start by unveiling a new logo and introducing new members for the Youth Advisory Board.

The mission of Florida’s SWAT is to mobilize, educate and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize Big Tobacco. They are a united movement of empowered youth working towards a tobacco free future. Through their efforts they will shape tobacco-free norms, making tobacco less desirable, less acceptable and less accessible.

Kahreem Golden, Chair of the Youth Advisory Board says, "Few words can completely describe the excitement I feel about the upcoming year. With the launch...