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Jump to full article: Newswise, 2009-03-20
Author: Source: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Intro: Since its launch in 16 states this past November, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has graduated 250 students and enrolled another 1,707 via its ASPIRE anti-tobacco program deployed in school districts across the country.
The online course advances the institution's national commitment to helping teens kick the habit before smoking becomes a lifelong addiction. In recognition of National Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 25, M. D. Anderson will present a combined cash award of $1,250 to the top three organizations with the highest number of ASPIRE graduates. Awards will also be given to the organization with the highest number of participants and to the group with the most improved participation.
Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism coordinated by the Washington, DC-based Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to raise awareness of tobacco use and the tobacco industry.
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