Tobacco Free Mountaineers celebrate smoking ban
Published: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 00:03
The Tobacco Free Mountaineers at West Virginia University have something to celebrate.
In light of the recent indoor smoking ban imposed by Monongalia County officials, the Tobacco Free Mountaineers are teaming up with the WELLWVU Office of Wellness and Health Promotion to further educate students on the dangers of using tobacco products.
"TFM is very excited about the county-wide smoking ban. It’s an important step for nonsmokers to be able to experience their choice of bars and restaurants without having to breathe in dangerous secondhand smoke," said President of the Tobacco Free Mountaineers Alyssa Iannamorelli.
Now, the Tobacco Free Mountaineers are hosting breatheWell events across residence halls to advocate for a tobacco-free campus.
"At the breatheWELL table events, students will have the opportunity to learn about resources that may assist them in quitting smoking and have a chance to sign up for and learn more about Tobacco Free Mountaineers," Iannamorellisaid.
Iannamorelli said while the Tobacco Free Mountaineers are pleased with the county-wide smoking ban, they’ve still got goals to achieve.
"TFM hopes that the county-wide ban will encourage WVU to join the county’s attempt to create a healthier community and adopt a tobacco-free campus," she said. "A tobacco-free policy reduces exposure to secondhand smoke for students, faculty, staff and visitors."
BreatheWELL encourages students to tap into their on-campus resources, as well as statewide programs such as the West Virginia Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
A breatheWELL event will be held today in Boreman Hall from 4-6 p.m.
Participants will receive a themed wrist band at each event, as well as other prizes. Students who attend five liveWELLevents by the end of the year will be entered in a raffle to win an Apple iPad.
The next event will be held April 4 at Brooke Tower from 7-8 p.m., in addition to an event April 10 in the Honors Hall from 5-7 p.m.
To join Tobacco Free Mountaineers or be a part of the upcoming breatheWELL events, email TFM@mail.wvu.edu
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