Our CATCH My Breath Community, Arizona
April 8, 2024 | By Eileen Kitrick
Meet Shawn Uphoff “Without the vital support of our district and school administration, many of our programs would not be possible.” It is through strong partnerships with educators, public health and community experts that we can collectively impact the lives […]
Read MoreOur CATCH My Breath Community, Reflecting on 2023
February 26, 2024 | By Hannah Gilbert
Together, we have created an impact. In 2023, our vaping prevention program, CATCH My Breath, extended its reach to a significant number of students worldwide marking a noteworthy milestone to help youth live vape-free. This would not have been possible […]
Read MoreBuilding a Healthy Community
January 5, 2024 | By Hannah Gilbert
Amanda Langseder’s journey with CATCH My Breath Amanda Langseder, Managing Director at Sullivan 180 in Sullivan County, New York, embodies a powerful personal mission to lead the way in transforming her community’s health outcomes. Her pivotal role with Sullivan 180, […]
Read MoreIdaho’s Youth Are Forging a Healthier Tomorrow
December 13, 2023 | By Eileen Kitrick
With a Strong Community of Hope, Anything is Possible In Idaho, where 1 in 4 youth use e-cigarettes, the urgency for vaping prevention is clear. More than 80 school communities are integrating the CATCH My Breath program into their curriculum […]
Read MoreJUUL Lawsuit Settlement
December 1, 2023 | By Eileen Kitrick
Millions of dollars will be distributed to over 1,500 school districts Due to a strong united front by educators and public health advocates, an instrumental milestone has been accomplished for the protection, safety, and well-being of thousands of youth across […]
Read MoreWest Virginia Educators are Taking a Stand
November 7, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
The youth vaping epidemic is not being ignored Middle and high school youth in West Virginia are reporting a significantly higher rate of e-cigarette use, surpassing the national average. In response, Governor Jim Justice along with public health partners have […]
Read MoreEmpowering Wirt County Youth
October 6, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
Catalyzing Change in West Virginia’s Smallest County Recently, Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia and public health partners took a significant stand in addressing youth vaping, launching a statewide anti-vaping campaign (listen to the Governor’s announcement starting at 5:04). Over […]
Read MoreFinding Fulfillment in Helping Others, Together
August 22, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
How a Small Team of 3 Empowers Students to Live a Vape Free Life As the saying goes, “The best things take time.” This sentiment resonates in the journeys of Desirae Bloomer, Sonya Davidson, and Dan Vivion – three unique […]
Read MoreHeather Hansen: Empowering Idaho’s Youth to Break Free from Vaping
June 23, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
The Inspiring Efforts of a Public Health Champion in Combating the Youth Vaping Epidemic From dedicated healthcare professionals and passionate educators to concerned parents and community leaders, there is a growing movement that is determined to safeguard the health and […]
Read MoreOur CATCH My Breath Community
April 24, 2023 | By Taylor Wismer
Meet Makayla Dudley “Being able to educate students to live long healthy lives is not only important for them, but for our society’s future.” It is through our strong partnerships with educators, public health and community experts like yourself, that […]
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