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For a long time, the creators of electronic cigarettes have touted the benefits of their product; they have stated that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. TWO Rivers ALMAShasbeenontheforefrontofeducatingCityCouncilsandLegislatorsonhowvapinghas become an epidemic among youth and the political leaders have stepped up and supported ALMAS’messagewithordinancesandlaws.However,wehaveseenlittlechangeintheamount ofvapingthatcontinuestooccurbyyouthandyoungadults.Now,dataiscomingoutastothe realhealthdangersthatarebeingproducedbythesevapedevices.ALMAShascreatedathreepart short Video Series to educate the whole community but specifically youth about specific dangers caused by vaping. This event, hosted by ALMAS, TFA and Asian Media Access, will be held at Two Rivers High School, 1897 Delaware Ave., Mendota Heights, MN 55118, on January 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Participants will hear about the accomplishments already achieved through ALMAS’ work, meet the creators and people behind the project, and then view the videos created. ALMAS hopes that participants will help find a pathway for dissemination of these videosandorotherfutureversionsofthem. After the presentation, refreshments will be served in the cafeteria, where the creators of the projectalongwithotherALMASmemberswillbeavailableforquestionandanswer.Theeventis freetothepublic
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ALMAS(AnglosLatinosMotivadosASuperarse)(AnglosLatinosMotivatedtoSucceed)isbased ontheMaster’sThesisofRobertHansonandwascreatedin2001.Itsprimarygoalsare:improve the graduation rate, erase negative stereotypes of Latino youth, increase post-secondary participation.ALMAShasreceivedstate,nationalandinternationalrecognitionforitsworkand achievementsinreachingthosegoals. ThiseventisbaseduponworksupportedbyTobacco-FreeAllianceandfundedbyaMinnesota Department of Health Tobacco-Free Communities grant. Asian Media Access is also a partner onthisproject. ForImmediateRelease November18,2022 Contact: RobertHanson DirectorALMAS TwoRiversHighSchool ISD197 651-403-7000 robert.hanson@isd197.org DIAdeLOSMUERTOS–ALMASevent: Clickhere Pleasenote downloadisrecommended
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