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Patrick Reynolds is the well known smoke-free advocate. He's a grandson of the cigarette company founder, R.J. Reynolds, but the family's brands, Camel and Winston, killed his father and eldest brother. His talks will make a real difference in preventing youth in your city from starting to smoke.
The Truth About Tobacco is a powerful, multimedia presentation which helps empower youth to stay tobacco free. It motivates students in other ways, too. Live or in a new video, this program --  
Opens students' eyes to the truth about tobacco company advertising
Other sponsors are pleased to have him speak at one or more local schools, at special assemblies. Either way, local health groups will often volunteer their assistance to sponsors by contacting schools, and helping to schedule his appearances. Patrick Reynolds has been called powerful,
inspirational and motivating -- see What Past Clients Say.
His dynamic talk makes a lasting impression, and media coverage has
been consistently positive and strong. Sponsors will build a valuable
bridge to their community. Volunteer five minutes to initiate a live talk in your city View / print the complete information package View / print the current content of the
talk for youth
This dramatic speaker reaches
right into the hearts and minds of audiences. Mr. Reynolds speaks
vividly and movingly about his memories his father's and eldest
brother's deaths from smoking. He offers his insightful perspective
on current tobacco issues, and connects them to some of the larger
issues of our times, including drugs, alcohol, and other addictions
prevalent in our society. He comments on government policy and the
power of the tobacco lobby. Mr. Reynolds
covers current tobacco news stories, and offers his unique overview
on the best solutions to the global problem of tobacco use. Check out our Five Minute Plan to bring Mr. Reynolds to present a motivational talk in your
city. You'll learn how to make one effective phone call, to suggest
the idea to a local hospital's Community Relations Director. Your
short call may result in an excellent community event, and you'll
have made a real difference to the community where you live.
Patrick Reynolds' appearances in the national media and before Congress have made this grandson of tobacco company magnate R.J. Reynolds an internationally known and respected advocate for a smokefree society. Mr. Reynolds saw his father, oldest brother, and other relatives die from cigarette induced emphysema and lung cancer. Concerned about the mounting health evidence against tobacco, in 1986 he became the first tobacco industry figure to turn his back on the cigarette business. In the words of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, "Patrick Reynolds is one of the nation's most influential advocates of a smokefree America." His book, THE GILDED LEAF, published by Little, Brown in 1989, was a bestseller, and he founded The Foundation for a Smokefree America the same year. A dynamic speaker, Mr. Reynolds entertains, educates and motivates audiences. And the media coverage of his appearance will bring the smokefree message to your entire community. Patrick Reynolds has addressed Congress, State legislatures, major corporations, associations, health conferences, universities, and high and elementary schools. It is in the latter category that he now wishes to devote the majority of his attention. Patrick Reynolds' appearances in the international
press include profiles by Time, Newsweek, AP, UPI, NBC's Tom Brokaw,
CBS' Dan Rather, ABC World News, CNN Headline News, and numerous features
by the world's major dailies. He has also made memorable TV appearances
on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning,
Larry King, ABC's Nightline, Phil Donahue, Extra, Entertainment Tonight,
and numerous other national and international television and radio
shows.
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This nationally known speaker's live
talks build excellent goodwill for sponsors, and the press coverage
of his appearance will carry the tobaccofree message to your community.
This live talk is often fully sponsored by Community
Relations Directors of local hospitals (see our 
Tobacco
Wars! The Battle for a Smokefree Society 
Reviving
an ancient tradition, he initiates the audience into life, and closes
with an inspiring vision of the coming smoke-free society. He offers
a great hand-out which empowers the audience with effective ways
to help realize this goal. After, there is a Q & A session.
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