There are youth groups across the state advocating for a vape-free future. If you’re interested in making a difference, meeting new friends, or even bolstering your college resume, these groups are a great place to start. Scroll down to discover groups near you!
Students from Northfield's RAVE (Reduction and Awareness of Vaping and E-cigarette Use) Initiative, met with the Rice County Board of Commissioners to share personal stories and educate local leaders on the harms of commercial tobacco use in their community. Following the testimony of more than a dozen people, Rice County Commissioners voted unanimously to end the sale of all flavored and menthol commercial tobacco products, end the use of coupons and price promotions, and raise the minimum clerk age to 18.
YOLO is a group of high school students in Steele County dedicated to promoting mental health and preventing e-cigarette use. They advocate for raising awareness about the impact of e-cigarettes on youth mental health and work to support prevention and cessation efforts.
ANSR is working with 12 high school students at Washington Technology Magnet School in partnership with the Health Educator at the Community Cares - Health Start Program to build and maintain "Wash Tech Escapes the Vape", a group of HS students that focuses on building youth leaders to support youth e-cigarette prevention and cessation efforts. The group focuses on education and advocacy to peers and decision-makers through opportunities and activities.
If you’re interested in getting involved, click the link to send an email!
Why is anti-vaping advocacy important to you? Have you made a meaningful impact in your community? If you’ve got a story to tell, we want to hear it!
Escape the Vape is a video challenge where Minnesota youth can use their voice to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping.
Once a year, you’ll have a chance to create and upload your anti-vaping masterpiece and win cash prizes for you and your school!
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