A synopsis of Patrick's assembly program
- Opens students' eyes to the truth about tobacco company advertising
- Creates a new perception of smoking by stars in TV and films
- Helps motivate teens to resist peer pressure to smoke
- Empowers students to make more responsible choices about drugs and alcohol
- Contains a unique initiation ceremony, rooted in ancient traditions. Its core message is, "Most adults know that at times, life brings some pain. When the tough moments come, don't escape by using tobacco, drugs, alcohol, food, music, or work, like so many do. Instead, stay with the problem, talk to others about it, and take steps to solve it… You can do it!"
- Includes motivational speaking on making ethical choices, values, positive thinking, saying no, and the need to talk about problems, and not isolate
- Counters a new trend of pessimism among teens, by closing with an inspirational message of hope for the future. This will help motivate students to "hold on to your health, for the incredible and wondrous journey in the years ahead!"
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Local hospitals' Community Relations directors will often fully sponsor his talks. Inviting
Mr. Reynolds to speak
before local middle and high schools at school assembly programs, educating youth about
tobacco and the dangers of teen
smoking, will generate a wealth of goodwill for the
sponsoring group. Local media coverage of his appearance, if desired, will bring the tobacco free message to the
entire city, and sponsors will build a bridge to their community.