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2023 Day at the Capitol was TRULY amazing!

Because of you... TRU is Exciting! TRU is Fun! TRU is Making a Difference!

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• Attend fun and informative TRU leadership workshops
• Work with other TRU members on developing advocacy & educational goals
• Arrange and attend TRU events (known as TRU Storms)
• Actively recruit new members to TRU
• Work with the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania on important health-related issues
• Educate their peers about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine addiction and expose the lies of Big Tobacco
• Help youth quit smoking/vaping
• Save lives by helping PA youth stay tobacco-free
• Make their voices heard on public policy issues regarding tobacco and nicotine

• Meet youth from around the state
• Help create a statewide movement that will change the way youth think about tobacco
• Participate in advocacy, educational & volunteer opportunities that benefit members personally and professionally
• Develop leadership skills youth will use now and at college
• Connect with youth who have similar interests and ambitions
• Learn to develop and utilize your talents
• Cultivate a positive, purposeful identity
• Play an important role in keeping Pennsylvania tobacco-free

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• Attend fun and informative TRU leadership workshops
• Work with other TRU members on developing advocacy & educational goals
• Arrange and attend TRU events (known as TRU Storms)
• Actively recruit new members to TRU
• Work with the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania on important health-related issues
• Educate their peers about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine addiction and expose the lies of Big Tobacco
• Help youth quit smoking/vaping
• Save lives by helping PA youth stay tobacco-free
• Make their voices heard on public policy issues regarding tobacco and nicotine

• Meet youth from around the state
• Help create a statewide movement that will change the way youth think about tobacco
• Participate in advocacy, educational & volunteer opportunities that benefit members personally and professionally
• Develop leadership skills youth will use now and at college
• Connect with youth who have similar interests and ambitions
• Learn to develop and utilize your talents
• Cultivate a positive, purposeful identity
• Play an important role in keeping Pennsylvania tobacco-free

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TRU offers awesome opportunities to learn leadership and advocacy skills to make our students well-equipped to handle the lies of Big Tobacco companies and to educate lawmakers on the importance of tobacco control laws! These opportunities include:

TRU Youth Ambassadors are passionate about tobacco prevention, advocacy, and leadership. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Requirements:
    • Commit to a tobacco-free lifestyle
    • Join and lead monthly TRU calls
    • Organize and participate in TRU Storms and projects
    • Attend Day at the Capitol
    • Volunteer for social media, media interviews, & special projects
    • Stay active in the program all year!
  • Benefits:
    • Build leadership skills(great for your resume)
    • Access to cool gear
    • End-of-year scholarship opportunity
    • Contribute to a vital statewide tobacco control initiative
    • Make a real difference!

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