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September 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Meet our new Youth Ambassadors!

These young advocates will shape the future of our movement. Learn more >> John,  We're proud to announce our National Youth Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 school year! Our National Youth Ambassadors are high school and college students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in fighting c…
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August 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Watch: "Cuts and Consequences: Current Threats to Tobacco Control and Reducing Health Disparities"

Video of this week's event >>  CAMPAIGN FOR THE CULTURE  John,  Did you miss this week's event: Cuts and Consequences: Current Threats to Tobacco Control and Reducing Health Disparities? Don't worry. We have you covered.  It was an important conversation featuring a panel of community leader…
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August 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Panelists for "Cuts & Consequences" (Aug. 19 )

Check out this great lineup! John,  The next installment of our Campaign for the Culture virtual conversation series happens next week. Join us for Cuts and Consequences: Current Threats to Tobacco Control and Health Equity. SIGN UP TO WATCH >> This free, virtual event will take place on Augus…
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August 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Last chance to share your feedback. Survey closes August 15!

Your voice matters. Complete our short survey today >> Dear John, Time is running out! Our supporter survey closes this Friday, August 15, and we want to make sure you have the chance to share your thoughts with us.  Your feedback is essential. It helps guide our work and ensures we’re focusin…
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August 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Cuts and Consequences: Current Threats to Tobacco Control and Health Equity

Join us August 19th for an important conversation >> John,  The next installment of our Campaign for the Culture conversation series is scheduled for August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern: Cuts and Consequences: Current Threats to Tobacco Control and Health Equity REGISTER NOW >> The prop…
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July 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM

There's still time to share your voice

Help shape our work by completing our short survey today! Dear John, I wanted to follow up on my recent message and remind you that there’s still time to complete our short supporter survey. We would really appreciate your insight.   Tell us what you think: At the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and…
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July 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM

WATCH: Illegal e-cigs in kid-friendly flavors still flooding the market

See the Good Morning America report >> John,  As kid-friendly e-cigarettes continue to flood the market, ABC News and Good Morning America sounded the alarm this week. Watch and share their exposé featuring Tobacco-Free Kids' Executive Vice President Brian King – and read on to learn how you c…
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July 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM

We want to hear from you!

Take our short survey >> Dear John, As a valued supporter of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and our Global Health Advocacy Incubator, your voice plays a vital role in advancing our mission to build a healthier, more equitable future for all.That’s why I’m reaching out today. Each year, our…
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  Yolonda Richardson, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
July 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Happy Donor Appreciation Week! 

Dear John,  As we begin our Donor Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment on behalf of our entire team at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and our Global Health Advocacy Incubator to say two simple but powerful words: thank you.  Your support is the heartbeat of our mission. Because of you, we’…
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July 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Youth Ambassador applications now open!

Learn more and apply today – or pass it on >> John,  Applications are now open for our 2025-2026 Youth Ambassador Cohort!The deadline to apply is August 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY >>  Our National Youth Ambassadors are high school and college students who have demo…
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June 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Just released: WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic

Plus: Our team is at the World Conference on Tobacco Control. See more >> John,  This week, our global team is participating in the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, Ireland. We’re celebrating the enormous progress that’s been made in the fight against tobacco and calling on count…
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May 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Today is World No Tobacco Day!

Learn more and participate >> John, Today is World No Tobacco Day! This year, it's focused on exposing how the tobacco industry develops products to lure kids.You can help spread the message by sharing this graphic on social media: What is World No Tobacco Day? It's a d…
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May 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Watch our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards!

Dear John, Last week at our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards, we honored the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the United States and around the world. It was a powerful evening of inspiration and community as we recognized these remarkable honorees…
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May 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year: Carina Chen

Dear John,  This Thursday, we’ll honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions at our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards in Washington, D.C. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR BARRIE FISKE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR   The Barrie Fiske National Youth …
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May 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Meet our new EVP of U.S. Programs: Brian King

John,   Today, we’re excited to name Brian King as Executive Vice President for U.S. Programs to lead our organization’s work at the federal, state and local levels to protect kids from harmful and addictive tobacco products and save lives.  Brian is a highly experienced and respected leader who has…
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April 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Wilkenfeld Award Honoree: Dinh Thi Thu Thuy of Viet Nam

Dear John,  Next week, we’ll honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions at our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards in Washington, D.C. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR JUDY WILKENFELD AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL EXCELLENCE  The Judy Wilkenfeld…
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April 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Group Youth Advocates of the Year: Ramsey County Student Action Team

Dear John,  In just three weeks, we’ll come together for our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards to honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR GROUP YOUTH ADVOCATES OF THE YEAR  This yea…
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April 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM

"The greatest gift to the tobacco industry in the last half-century"

Cuts to federal tobacco prevention programs put our kids at risk. Congress must act NOW to stop this. John,   Terrible news: The new U.S. Administration wants to eliminate the CDC's Office of Smoking and Health (OSH) and has slashed staff at the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products. This threatens to…
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April 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Stop cuts to federal tobacco prevention programs!

Tell Congress to fight for programs that protect kids from tobacco and e-cigarette addiction >> John,  The new U.S. Administration just eliminated the CDC's Office of Smoking and Health and slashed staff at the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products. We have to sound the alarm – now. Tell Congres…
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April 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Global Young Ambassador of the Year: Manik Marganamahendra of Indonesia

Dear John,  In less than a month, we’ll come together for our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards to honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR GLOBAL YOUNG AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR  This …
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April 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM

What an incredible Day of Action. You inspire us!

See some great photos >> John,  As event reports and online actions keep pouring in two days past Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action, this year's effort is shaping up to be one of the most impactful ever! Here's just a handful of photos we've seen from the hundreds of grassroots, youth…
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April 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM

BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds FDA action against flavored e-cigs

Our legal team helped secure this big win for kids and public health! Learn more >>  LEGAL UPDATE John,  Great news: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that the FDA acted appropriately in denying marketing applications for nicotine e-liquids with blatantly kid-friendly flavors lik…
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April 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Today is Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!

John, Today is our Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!  At hundreds of youth-led events across the U.S., people are coming together to stand up to Big Tobacco, expose the tricks they use to lure kids, and call for change.YOU CAN JOIN IN TODAY Tell the world why you #TakeDownTobacco, and we’l…
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March 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Global Health Advocacy Changemaker: Ademuyiwa Bamidele Damilola of Nigeria

Dear John,  Our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards will be held on May 8 at the National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.! With your support, we look forward to honoring the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from…
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March 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM

One week until Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!

Get info and resources for 4/1 Day of Action – and share why you #TakeDownTobacco >> John, Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is on April 1st – just one week away! Help us build momentum by sharing one of our promo graphics on social today: DOWNLOAD IMAGE >> DOWNLOAD IMAGE >&…
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March 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Announcing our 2025 Champion Award honoree: The Navajo Nation Air is Life Health Coalition

Dear John,  This May, at our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards in Washington, D.C., we’ll recognize the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world.  We look forward to coming together with our partners and supporters – strong…
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February 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Take Down Tobacco registration open now

Get info and resources for 4/1 Day of Action – and share why you #TakeDownTobacco >> John,  Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is on April 1st this year. Youth advocates will come together at events across the U.S. to stand up to Big Tobacco, expose the tricks they use to lure kids, and…
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February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM

2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards: May 8th in D.C.

Mark your calendar!   JOIN US  2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards May 8, 2025  | 6:00 p.m. National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art MuseumWashington, D.C. Join us for an evening of celebration and community on May 8, 2025, as we honor the accomplishments of outstanding young l…
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January 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM

BREAKING: FDA issues proposed rule to limit nicotine in cigarettes

John,  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combusted (smoked) tobacco products to minimally addictive or non-addictive levels, advancing a policy first proposed in July 2017 during the first Trump Administration. This is…
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January 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Don't miss out: YAYA application deadline extended to January 20th!

Learn more and apply today >> John, The 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards scholarship application deadline has been updated! Applications must now be received by January 20th at 11:59 p.m. PST. LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY >>  This year's awards ceremony will take place on May 8th …
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January 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM

A state-by-state look at the 1998 tobacco settlement 26 years later

See our latest report >> John, Want to know how your state stacks up in the fight against tobacco?  Check out our just-released report: Broken Promises to our Children: A State-By-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 26 Years Later >> Inside, you'll find:How much money your state co…
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January 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM

2025 YAYA scholarship application deadline quickly approaching!

Learn more and apply today >> John, The 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards scholarship application deadline is quickly approaching! Applications must be received by January 17th  at 11:59 p.m. PST.  LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY >>  This year's awards ceremony will take place on May …
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December 31, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Last chance to make a tax-deductible gift this year

Support Tobacco-Free Kids >> Dear John,  Today is the last day to make a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids this year. Your gift – no matter the amount – ensures that we have the resources we need to protect kids, improve the health of our communities and build a hea…
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December 30, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Make a 2024 tax-deductible gift to Tobacco-Free Kids

Your support changes lives. Dear John,  As 2024 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for standing with us this year. Together, we’ve made significant strides to protect kids, improve health, and save lives in the U.S. and around the world.  I recorded a brief message for you: With …
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December 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Wishing you peace and light✨ – and a healthy and happy New Year

From all of us at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and our Global Health Advocacy Incubator   Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids 1400 I St NW, Ste 1200 Washington, District of Columbia xxxxxx 202-296-5469 | [email protected] Support our vision of a healthier, more equitable future for all…
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December 20, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Read it now: Our 2024 Annual Report

Dear John,  It is my tremendous honor to present our annual report for fiscal year 2024: READ IT NOW >> It was a year of continued progress for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and our Global Health Advocacy Incubator as we tackle the world’s most pressing public health challenges. This …
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December 17, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Victory in Denver!

Denver ends the sale of flavored tobacco products. John,  The Denver City Council just voted overwhelmingly to end the sale of flavored tobacco products – including flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars! Mayor Mike Johnston has indicated that he will sign the ordinance into …
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December 16, 2024 at 9:27 PM

A year of progress

See what we accomplished together in 2024 >> Dear John,  Thanks to support from advocates like you, we made remarkable progress this year in the United States and around the world to protect children, advance health equity and save lives. Here’s a snapshot of what we accomplished together.  In…
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  Jasmina Čekrić, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 12, 2024 at 4:32 PM

My story: Fighting for a healthier future in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dear John,  My name is Jasmina Čekrić, and I’m a tobacco control advocate from Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a young person, I’m passionate about using policy advocacy to build a healthier future for my generation. Working with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, I had the privilege of attending the f…
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  Josie Shapiro, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 3:36 PM

I got addicted to vaping at 14

Here’s my story. Hi John,  I’m Josie Shapiro, a National Youth Ambassador for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.  My journey to becoming an advocate working to protect my peers from tobacco and nicotine addiction started at age 14. That’s when I tried my first “blueberry ice” flavored e-cigarette. …
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December 9, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Applications now open for the 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards scholarships!

Learn more and apply today >> John, Applications are now open for the 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards scholarships!  The deadline to apply is January 17th  at 11:59 p.m. PST.  LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY >>  This year's awards ceremony will take place on May 8th at the Smithsoni…
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December 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Big Tobacco spends $23.5 million every day

Join the movement fighting back. Dear John, Yesterday, on Giving Tuesday, advocates like you came together to deliver a clear message to the tobacco industry: The health of our kids is more important than profits.  On days like this, I am reminded of how the power of generosity can bring people to…
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December 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Giving Tuesday is here! Support the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Let’s put kids' health over Big Tobacco's profits. Dear John,  Every single day in the United States, Big Tobacco spends $23.5 million marketing its deadly and addictive products – and billions more worldwide each year. Much of that marketing is directed at kids.  Today, on Giving Tuesday, we need y…
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December 2, 2024 at 8:36 PM

TODAY: Supreme Court hears oral arguments in landmark e-cig case

Our legal team and youth advocates are there.  LEGAL UPDATE John,   Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in FDA v. Triton Distribution – a case that is critical to protecting kids from flavored e-cigarettes that have caused a youth nicotine addiction crisis.   Our legal team and youth …
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December 2, 2024 at 2:23 PM

It only takes $23.50 to counter the tobacco industry’s $23.5 million

This Giving Tuesday, help us stand up to Big Tobacco. Dear John, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday – the Global Day of Generosity. This worldwide movement reminds us that the spirit of giving can change lives and make a lasting impact.  At the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, we advocate for strong public …
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November 22, 2024 at 2:01 PM

New report shows who's most affected by tobacco use

Learn more and see what can be done >> John,   This week, the U.S. Surgeon General released a long-awaited report on tobacco-related health disparities – and the findings are striking. Tobacco use is highest among vulnerable populations   The report shows that while the United States has made …
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November 19, 2024 at 6:43 PM

How much Big Tobacco spends targeting youth in the U.S.

This Giving Tuesday, help us stand up to the tobacco industry. Hi John,  We're Connor Lam and DJ Yearwood, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Ambassadors and Board Members. We work alongside other youth and young adults in the United States and around the world to advance our organization's missi…
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November 19, 2024 at 6:42 PM

How much Big Tobacco spends targeting youth in the U.S.

This Giving Tuesday, help us stand up to the tobacco industry. Hi John,  We're Connor Lam and DJ Yearwood, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Ambassadors and Board Members. We work alongside other youth and young adults in the United States and around the world to advance our organization's missi…
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November 1, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Save the Date: 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards

SAVE THE DATE  2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards May 8, 2025  | 6:00 p.m. National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art MuseumWashington, D.C. Join us for an evening of celebration and community on May 8, 2025, as we honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and publ…
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October 8, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Supreme Court term just opened – and we're fighting Big Tobacco

 LEGAL UPDATE John,   The U.S. Supreme Court began its 2024-2025 term this week, and we're preparing to go toe-to-toe against the tobacco industry in the highest court in the land – potentially in two critical cases.  The Supreme Court is already considering whether certain kid-friendly flavored e-c…
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