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Cheryl L Perry, Kelli A Komro, Bonnie Dudovitz, Sara Veblen-Mortenson, Robert Jeddeloh, Rhonda Koele, Ian Gallanar, Kian Farbakhsh, Melissa H Stigler
An evaluation of a theatre production to encourage non-smoking among elementary age children: 2 Smart 2 Smoke
Tob Control 1999; 8: 169-174 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
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[Read eLetter] Hawaii Calling
Graham Ellis   (27 August 1999)

Hawaii Calling 27 August 1999
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Graham Ellis,
Director of Youth Circus
D.O.E., American Lung Association, TUPE

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juggler{at}aloha.net Graham Ellis

As Director of a program very similar to '2 smart 2 smoke' l was thrilled to read of your study and positive results. Our tobacco use prevention show "Naturally High" targets the same audience with identical objectives and has been performed at over 89 schools in Hawaii and California since October 1996. It is a drama featuring six children performers using juggling, unicycling, stiltwalking, balancing and other circus skills blended with music.

We have had outstanding reviews from teachers and students but have consistsnly been asked by potential funders for data regarding the effectiveness of our program. Your research offers some excellent support for this kind of tobacco prevention program. I wonder if you would be interested in expanding your evaluation to include our "Naturally High" program and if you can offer any assistance to us in our efforts to show our local Health authorities the benefits of this approach.

sincerely yours,

Graham Ellis

for more information please see our web site at hiccupcircus.com