Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, April 26, 2019 Teens in Everett Against Substance Abuse celebrate Kick Butts Day at State House Members of Teens in Everett Against Substance Abuse (TEASA) of the Everett Community Health Partnership – Substance Abuse Coalition (a Cambridge Health Alliance initiative) celebrated Kick Butts Day, an annual youth tobacco-prevention event, at the Massachusetts State House on April 3. As part of The 84 movement, a statewide organization, Massachusetts youths attended a youthled rally, marched across the Boston Common to the State House and talked with their lawmakers to express their concerns about the influence of the tobacco and vaping industries in their communities. They emphasized the dangers of vaping and how sweet flavors like menthol and mint attract youths to vaping. Pictured, from left to right, are Raisha Asha, Amy Palacios, Ileissa Ovalle, Sashae Walls, Diana Pierre, Adult Advisor Sandra Le and Adult Advisor Jaime Lederer. (Photo courtesy of John Gillooly/PEI)
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