Thursday, April 25, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
OGDENSBURG — Three Ogdensburg Free Academy students are fighting to protect their peers and communities from the dangers of tobacco use through public education efforts, peer-to-peer training and …
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OGDENSBURG — Three Ogdensburg Free Academy students are fighting to protect their peers and communities from the dangers of tobacco use through public education efforts, peer-to-peer training and outreach to policymakers.
The Youth Advocate of the Year Award (YAYA), sponsored by Reality Check of New York State, honors the outstanding work of youth advocates who have taken the lead in holding the tobacco companies accountable for marketing to youth.
This year, Kenzie Butcher 14, Jaedyn Awan 14, and Abigail Stewart, 13 are working to improve their community at the local and state level by limiting tobacco industry access to youth, protect youth from exposure to tobacco marketing and imagery, and ensure that tobacco prevention programs continue to receive funding, according to Reality Check Coordinator Joey Boswell.
“Their work inspires and motivates other young people to join in their advocacy efforts not only in their local community but across New York State,” he said.
