Hi John, 

We're Connor Lam and DJ Yearwood, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Ambassadors and Board Members. We work alongside other youth and young adults in the United States and around the world to advance our organization's mission of protecting kids, improving health and saving the most lives.  

Connor speaking to hundreds of middle and high school students at the 2024 Teens Tackle Tobacco Conference in Alameda County, CA.

DJ urging the City Council of Kansas City, MO, to end the sale of flavored tobacco in October 2024.

Across the globe, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids provides advocacy training, skill-building opportunities, and support to young people who are on the front lines of the fight to reduce tobacco use, end youth nicotine addiction, and address other critical public health challenges.

But in our fight to create the first tobacco-free generation, we’re up against a very rich and powerful opponent.

Every single day in the U.S., Big Tobacco spends $23.5 million marketing its deadly and addictive products – much of it aimed at young people like us. 

That's a massive amount of money. But we have something they don't: passionate advocates like you. 

Giving Tuesday, the Global Day of Generosity, is two weeks away on December 3rd. Your support of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will ensure that young people have the resources they need to be leaders in the movement to end youth tobacco use and save lives. 

This year, we have a simple ask:

Help us stand up to Big Tobacco's daily $23.5 million advertising onslaught by making a monthly donation of just $23.50.

We're grateful the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has given us and so many other young people the opportunity to make a real difference. We're committed to doing even more in 2025. 

As Giving Tuesday approaches, join us in standing up to Big Tobacco by making a donation to support this important work. The more resources we have, the more youth we can reach and the more success we can achieve.

Thank you for being an essential part of this organization. Your support is what makes it all possible.

Sincerely,

Connor & DJ