ESCAPE THE VAPE
“Girl Scouts promise to make the world a better place. We decided we could help make our community better by helping other young people stay away from cigarettes and vapes. ”
“We learned that tobacco was a big part of the history of our city, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Around here a lot of people worked in the business of smoking.”
“We did research about smoking and vaping. We shared what we learned with each other. ”
“When we visited the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont council offices, we were excited to see a sign saying the building is tobacco-free.”
“We learned that companies use advertising and flavors that appeal to kids to encourage them to use e-cigarettes.”
“We learned that youth smoking and vaping is a big problem and it starts for some kids who are the same age as us.”
87%
of smokers tried their first cigarette before they were 18-years-old.
High school students in the United States use e-cigarettes/ vapes
Smoking and Vaping
It can put you in a bad mood, make it hard to pay attention, and make it harder to learn.
Middle school students use e-cigarettes/ vapes.
32%
of young smokers were introduced to vaping by a friend.
Smoking and Vaping
Nicotine is powerful drug and using , nicotine can make you more likely to be addicted to other drugs in the future.
$88 Billion
how much money companies in the United States will probably make in 2024 because of selling e-cigarettes.
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KNOW THE FACTS.
DO YOUR RESEARCH.
Start by reading this website. Be sure to click the links to learn even more. Write down at least three facts that will help you remember the reasons why you want to quit smoking or vaping or why you never want to start smoking or vaping.
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TAKE THE PLEDGE
SIGN THE PLEDGE
One way we remember to do the right thing in difficult circumstances is by thinking about our Girl Scout Promise and Law. Remember your promise to stop or stay away from smoking and vaping by taking the pledge to ESCAPE THE VAPE!
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HELP OTHERS
BE A ROLE MODEL
Having a strong support system is important for people who want to stop smoking and vaping. You can help others by sharing information with them and letting them know about resources that can help.
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TAKE ACTION
CONTACT YOUR LEADERS
Across the country and around the world many people are coming together to encourage their leaders to make it easier to escape the vape. You can help by joining efforts to reduce youth smoking and vaping.
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GET THE PATCH
ARE YOU A GIRL SCOUT?
Let us help you show your commitment to stopping or staying away from smoking and vaping. Take the steps outlined here, then order your very own ESCAPE THE VAPE fun patch. Get your whole troop involved!
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ENJOY!
HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER
Enjoy a healthier and happier life free of tobacco and nicotine.
THE PLEDGE
On my honor I pledge
not to smoke or use any tobacco products,
not to use e-cigarettes or vapes,
and to do my best to stay away from second hand smoke.
I respect myself and others, and I understand that tobacco and nicotine are harmful to my health and the health of those around me.
I am responsible for what I say and do.
I will do my best to educate others about the dangers of these products and to support others who choose to stay away from smoking and vaping. When someone I know decides to quit, I will support them.
I will use resources wisely and not contribute to the billion dollar industry that harms my health.
I will make the world a better place.
I will escape the vape.
TROOP 10116
BRONZE AWARD TEAM
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LETTIE
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ANNA
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KENNEDY
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KERRIGAN
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KYMANI
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CLARA