Hollywood has had a major role in glamorizing tobacco products, but that promotion came at a cost. The Marlboro Man, another Marlboro Man, John Candy, Babe Ruth, Marilyn Monroe . . . the list goes on and on. Create a graveyard for stars who died from tobacco-related diseases.
Time:
First Meeting:
Determine your message, location, and date. Make a list of supplies you will need, including paper, paint, tape, cardboard, and scissors. Don’t forget to get permission to display your graveyard.
Second Meeting:
Put your ideas into action. Create tombstones with information about the various celebrities Big Tobacco has taken from us.
Planning:
- Collect cardboard
- Cut the cardboard into tombstone shapes
- Get a list of celebrities who have died from tobacco-related illnesses from http://tobacco.cleartheair.org.hk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Tobacco-kills-2-out-of-every-three-users.pdf
- Put short biographies and headshots of your chosen celebrities on the tombstones
- Optional: Gather information about tobacco-related diseases and have information available on a poster near your graveyard
- Let your local media and No Limits know about your event ahead of time
Words of Wisdom:
- Create more than tombstones. Include trees, fences, and an entry sign.