Escape the Vape Video Challenge Launches for Minnesota Students
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Escape the Vape Video Challenge Launches for Minnesota Students
On January 1, the Minnesota Department of Health, in partnership with the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota and other non-profit organizations across the state, launched the Escape the Vape Video Challenge – a contest to engage Minnesota students and raise awareness of the dangers for using vapes, also called e-cigarettes.
Contestants are asked to submit a 30 second PSA video to educate their peers, schools, families, and community on the dangers of vaping nicotine. This opportunity allows students to use their creative energy to make a difference in their community. And what’s more? There are cash prizes for the top five entries; first place is a $500 cash prize for both the student and their school or organization!
See the attached Escape the Vape Video Challenge flyer (PDF), which can be shared with students in your community.
Learn more at mnescapethevape.com.
The Escape the Vape Video Challenge is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Health in partnership with Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota, Tobacco-Free Alliance, CCF Advertising, MNAAP (Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics), MN Youth Council, and Allina Health’s Change to Chill.
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A quit program just for teens: My Life, My QuitTM
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My Life, My Quit™ is a new program to help Minnesota youth ages 13-17 quit vaping, smoking, chewing, and using other forms of commercial tobacco. Youth can text to chat with a quitting coach, engage in coaching calls and online chat, and receive youth-specific materials.
To get started, text “Start My Quit” to 1-855-891-9989 or call, or visit www.MyLifeMyQuit.com.
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More about E-cigarettes and Vaping
Among Minnesota students, e-cigarettes are used at five times the rate of conventional cigarettes. Nearly all e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can harm the developing adolescent brain. Because the brain is still developing until about age 25, youth and young adult exposure to nicotine can lead to addiction and disrupt attention and learning. No amount of nicotine is safe for youth. Learn more about e-cigarettes and vaping.
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