Plan an event or activity for the Great American Smoke Out on November 19th!
Join us in organizing events for the annual Great American Smoke Out, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Let’s work to reduce tobacco, vape and nicotine use at your business, organization, school or for your town all across the Lamoille Valley region! Interested and seeking support? The American Cancer Society has resources available. We also have local quit help resources. To connect with Healthy Lamoille Valley, contact Policy and Community Outreach Coordinator Alison Link at alison@healthylamoillevalley.org.
Organize a Cigarette Butt Cleanup:
Cigarette butts are the world’s #1 littered item, full of toxic chemicals and plastic filters that harm wildlife and pollute our environment. Whether it’s at your school, workplace, town center, or local park, you can make a difference.
- Individuals & Groups Welcome: Work solo or with a team — every effort counts!
- We Provide Supplies: Gloves, bags, and litter grabbers supplied for safe cleanup.
- Count & Report: Track the number of butts collected and submit it through our online survey
- Flexible Timing: Choose a two-hour window that works for you — weekday, weekend, or afternoon
- Support & Promotion: We can help publicize your cleanup or join you onsite
Enhance Your Policies & Support Tobacco-Free Spaces:
Participating in the Smokeout also helps reduce chronic disease and the effects of second- and third-hand smoke. Many local municipalities have adopted smoke- and vape-free public spaces. Healthy Lamoille Valley can help your town, organization, or business enhance policies, provide signage, and connect you with resources like 3-4-50 to reduce chronic disease in Vermont.
Get Started:
If you want to plan a cleanup or other Smokeout activity, contact Alison Link, Policy and Community Outreach Coordinator, at alison@healthylamoillevalley.org. The American Cancer Society also has resources to support your event, and local quit-help services are available for those ready to take the next step toward a healthier life.
Every cleanup, policy change, and supportive action makes a difference!
