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Sarah Ryan is an incoming freshman at Boston College who intends to study political science and journalism with a minor in public health. She hails from the small town of Holbrook, Massachusetts, where she began working in tobacco control during her freshman year of high school. Since then, she has been fortunate enough to be interviewed on the national news, meet with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, and advocate for change alongside her state senator, Sen. John F. Keenan. She received the The 84 Movement’s Statewide Youth Leadership Award in 2018 and was recently named the 2019 Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. She believes in the power of using your voice and wants to show other young people how they can help change our world.
Article written for The Conversationalist. The Conversationalist was created by Sophie Beren “so that you will have a place to go where your voice can be heard, because she believes that every single voice matters. Sophie wants to help you break open the echo chambers in your life so you can open up conversations about topics that matter! It’s time to put down our phones, turn off our notifications, and actually talk to one another about the important things in life.”
Read MoreAn eye opening review of a part of the Juul hearing held on July 24 and 25, 2019.
“The Iroquois 7 generation philosophy which states “that in every decision leaders must consider our descendants 7 generations into the future.” It’s time for us to consider our youth and our generations into the future. “
Read MoreAn informative and heartfelt statement from a concerned parent.
Read MoreVeronica was diagnosed with COPD in 2016 and is fighting a daily battle with this disease. “Before this disease struck, I enjoyed activities as most do. Hiking, cooking, writing, running, and spending time in nature, were my favorite past times.” She created her blog, COPD Journeys, to leave her thoughts behind for her family, to offer help to others living with COPD, to bring awareness to COPD, and to bring inner piece to herself by expressing her thoughts. Thank you Veronica for your wonderful work and giving us an insight into your daily battle.
Read MoreThis is an account of the long and hard battle of addiction.
Read MoreAn interview and powerful piece that gives the reader an insight into the nicotine addicted brain of a smoker.
#stopbeforeyoustart
Read MoreCapturing the Tennessee Youth Strong event
How this summit inspires and empowers the youth to speak up and be persistent in the fight against nicotine and tobacco.
Read MoreA discussion of the misinformation surrounding e-cigarettes and it’s harmful effects, as well as a reply to Senator Perdue’s email.
Read MoreThe Tobacco 21 Bill and it’s hidden truths.
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