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There are No Limits to what tobacco
companies will do when they market their addictive, deadly products, and there are No
Limits to what Nebraska teens will do to stop them. That's why they call
themselves...(can you guess?)... No Limits! No Limits
is a fun, youth-led group unlike anything you have seen or heard. Nebraska teens are
joining together to fight Big Tobacco and their marketing practices through activism,
empowerment, and grassroots communication. No Limits works with
communities state-wide to promote youth activism.
Since 2002, the No Limits Youth Board has led the
group. Whether it’s fighting to get rid of tobacco in schools and on campuses, or
exposing the connections between Hollywood and Big Tobacco, the No Limits Youth Board has
taken the lead.
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Former Youth Board member Lauren Shoemaker of Grand Island says, "I
have family members who have died from smoking. I want to stop tobacco industries from
going further and attacking the younger members of my family."
In 2005, 2006, and 2007 annual No Limits Youth Activism Summits were held. The summits
empowered youth from across the state to take action. While attending the summits, youth
learned the ins and outs of Big Tobacco’s marketing practices. Then, plans were
written and launched in home communities with the support of No Limits Activism Grants.
To learn more about No Limits visit www.nolimitsnebraska.com or call 1.866.FYI.TEEN.
Updated: 3/10/08
For more information, contact:
Tobacco Free Nebraska
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026
Phone: (402) 471-2101
E-mail: TFN Info |
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