Celebration to recognize faiths united against tobacco in Conway

Smoke Free Horry will sponsor a celebration on Saturday to recognize faith communities who have partnered with the organization for their Faith’s United Against Tobacco (FUAT) campaign.

A press release said the event will be held Saturday, September 10 at 10:45 a.m. at Mason Temple Church of God in Christ, which is located at 1501 7th Avenue in Conway, S.C.

The event will feature nationally acclaimed speaker, anti-tobacco activist and former big tobacco manager, La Tanisha Wright, who will present insider knowledge about big tobacco contracts and their practices in minority and low-income communities. Music will be provided by Rejoice 1200’s “Reggie D,” and musical group, Cinseer, will perform during the event.

Wright, along with representatives from Smoke Free Horry, will be available for media interviews beginning at 10 a.m.

In addition, a free health fair will be offered, also beginning at 10:00 a.m. that day.

The FUAT campaign was created to encourage area churches to go smoke free and provides an outline of ways to educate church congregations about the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke. As part of the FUAT campaign, participants are asked to engage in various activities that help educate members about secondhand smoke exposure and smoking. Currently, 34 area worship centers have joined the campaign.

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