Vision & Mission

We envision a Sumter County where all residents have a fair chance at a healthy future—free from nicotine addiction. Our mission is to mobilize the community and advance local policies that will help end nicotine addiction, protect children, and improve public health for generations to come.

Our Motivation:

• Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States.
• Nine out of ten cigarette smokers start by age 18.
• Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer.
• Nearly 30 percent of cancer deaths in Florida are caused by smoking.

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Our Methods:

• Strengthen relationships within the local community.
• Educate community members on tobacco-related issues.
• Promote positive tobacco reform.
• Build youth leaders and partnerships to invest in their community's future.