VIRTUAL DAY AT THE CAPITOL 2021
Tuesday, May 4
Thank you to all our TRU advocates across Pennsylvania who came together virtually to meet with legislators and advocate for crucial tobacco control issues throughout the Commonwealth! During this virtual event, youth & adult lung health advocates alike united to make their voices heard on why the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) funding so essential to tobacco cessation & prevention programs, as well as the importance of clean indoor air policies especially during the pandemic.
Advocacy Training
No advocacy experience? No problem! You can have a huge impact during Day at the Capitol even if it’s your first advocacy event. Plus, we are offering an advocacy training webinar on March 29 for anyone who wants to learn how to be an effective advocate.
Did you miss the live TRU Advocacy 101 webinar? Watch the recording here.
Legislative Visits
Students are invited to engage with state legislators to share their perspective on the importance of TRU’s key advocacy issues – MSA funding and comprehensive clean indoor air policies – as well as how they have been affected by tobacco or e-cigarettes and why TRU matters to them.
Virtual Community Forum
Day at the Capitol participants and the general public are invited attend our Virtual Community Forum following the virtual legislative visits. You’ll have the chance to listen to lung health experts discuss a variety of hot topics, hear from one of our very own TRU advisors & youth, plus learn more about the importance of tobacco prevention and control programming in PA.
Watch the recording from our live, one-hour Community Forum!
At-Home Youth Activities
Despite being virtual this year, there are a number of ways for youth to get involved in Day at the Capitol advocacy efforts this year, including:
- Showing your support for a tobacco-free PA on the #NoTakebacks message board
- Emailing your local lawmakers using this template letter
- Completing the Clean Indoor Air coloring activity and the Raising the Bar (Graph) activity
Check out our activity checklist for all the ways to get involved!
Virtual Town Hall
Day at the Capitol participants and the general public are invited attend our Virtual Town Hall following the virtual legislative visits. You’ll have the chance to listen to lung health experts discuss a variety of hot topics, hear from one of our very own TRU youth, and learn more about the importance of tobacco prevention and control programming in Pennsylvania.
TRU Advisors:
Have you registered your TRU group for the 2020-2021 school year? Register your group today to receive the latest updates about the 2021 Day at the Capitol!
For more information
Contact Lauren Graham Chappel
Specialist | Health Promotions
412-430-3059
For more information
Contact Lauren Graham Chappel
Specialist | Health Promotions
412-430-3059