Special Announcement Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view it as a webpage. NEW THIS YEAR! Marisa Smock Spirit Award The Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network was built on the idea that creating a network of solid relationships between prevention programs would strengthen youth-led programming in Ohio. A core piece to developing these connections was to bring together young people from groups across the state to serve as the Youth Council. This Youth Council would not only build their own strong ties as a group but help facilitate the building of connections between other young people across the state. The “We Are The Majority” Rally was one of the first ideas the Youth Council had to bring people together and create connections. The inaugural Youth Council was made up of nine high school students that were engaged with their local youth-led prevention groups. One of these inaugural members was Marisa Smock. Marisa served on Youth Council in its first three years in existence as a representative of Youth to Youth’s Youth Advisory Board and played an integral part in planning the WATM Rally each year. But more important than any of the planning she was able to do was her ability to connect. Marisa was outgoing, energetic, and had an infectious smile and big laugh that made it extremely easy for anyone to bond with her. She always made it her personal responsibility to make everyone feel like they belonged. These characteristics made her a leader in youth-led prevention. Marisa passed away when she was 19 during her freshman year in college from an asthma attack. The Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network wants to start a tradition to, each year, honor Marisa’s legacy by giving this award to a young person in the state of Ohio that embodies her same characteristics. Though Marisa is no longer physically with us, nominees of this award should demonstrate her same positivity, passion for prevention, uncanny ability to make others feel like they belong, enthusiasm for leadership, and ability to bring people together. If you know a young person who possesses these same qualities and would like to nominate them for this award, please complete the application form using the button below by April 21st. Please reach out to Geena Crosby at [email protected] with questions. Nominate A Deserving Young Person Here Register Now! We Are The Majority Rally 2022 The We Are The Majority Rally is less than five weeks away! Be sure to register now so you don't miss out. This year's virtual rally, held on May 10, 2022 at 6pm, will include tons of promotional items, awesome giveaways, engaging special guests, and so much more! There are several ways to watch the rally: Attend a regional watch party! (locations to be announced) Host your own watch party with your group or school. Watch with a friend or two from the comfort of your own home. No matter how you plan to watch, register using the button below to receive your t-shirt and other promotional items. If you have any questions, please e-mail Ashley McCray at [email protected]. Register Now! Got this email from someone else? Subscribe to This Newsletter ‌ ‌ ‌ Prevention Action Alliance | 6171 Huntley Road, Suite G, Columbus, OH 43229 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!