Kicking Butts with the 24/7 Campaign

Kick Butts Day (March 15, 2017) is a nationwide day of action where youth across the country participate in tobacco-free efforts. This year, Evolvers participated with 24/7 campaign events to help promote a tobacco-free school environment. Event activities included an interactive “In My Lifetime” banner, a photo pledge, and 24/7 assessment collection. Here is what Evolvers had to say about the importance of 24/7 and tobacco-free school environments:

“The 24/7 campaign is a great way to help students learn about the risks of tobacco and limit exposure to young people. Tobacco-free schools are only the beginning of a tobacco-free future.” -Katey, Los Alamos HS

“24/7 campaign resources makes it easier to communicate and enforce our tobacco-free policy. This is a simple, cost-free, and effective way to ensure that our schools are a tobacco-free environment, 24 hours a day, 24/7 days a week.” -Charlotte, Arrowhead Park Early College High School in Las Cruces

“Through working on the 24/7 campaign, I have learned how to be a leader and communicate the importance of a tobacco-free environment.” -Aylin, Gadsden HS

“The 24/7 campaign is necessary in schools because it is an amazing way to let people students know about the risks of using tobacco and bring awareness about the importance of tobacco-free schools.” -Allyssa, Arrowhead Park Early College HS in Las Cruces

In total, the event generated more than 1,078 24/7 assessments – effectively engaging more than 850 students, staff, and visitors and evaluating their awareness of their school’s tobacco policies.

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