Kids 4 Kids Anti-Smoking Drawing Contest

According to statistics…

• Four out of five adults who smoke say they tried their first cigarette before they turned 18.

• Tobacco has taken a high toll on children with 350,265 kids becoming regular smokers in 2008, and out of which 116,755 will die prematurely from their addiction.

The Russian American Dental Association (RADA) will hold a children’s anti-smoking campaign to enforce the importance of educating our children about the harmful effects of smoking. Children can get involved by participating in the Anti-Smoking Drawing Contest.  Using art as a form of expression, children can spread the message to their peers and influence other kids to stay away from smoking. The drawings are hoped to reach many eyes and get everyone thinking about this issue.

This contest is part of the ongoing campaign Kids for Kids Against Smoking. Youngsters from the ages of 8-15 are asked to submit a drawing with an anti-smoking message.  All art work must be submitted in an 8½ by 11 inch format using any art medium such as water colors, pencils, pastels etc. The best drawings will be published in the upcoming “Kids Say No” book.  Contest winners will receive prizes during an awards ceremony on Kick Butts Day (Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids), held on March 25, 2009. Last day for submissions is February 25, 2009. Please send all drawings to 121 East 60 Street Suite 5D New York, NY 10022.