Almost 30% of all cancer deaths and 87% of lung cancer deaths can be linked to tobacco usage.1
More than 50,000 adults die each year from exposure to secondhand smoke, the third leading preventable cause of death in the U.S.2
Preventing tobacco usage before it starts and encouraging current smoking adolescents and adults to quit have become important goals for the "Gift of Life," leading the program to incorporate smoking cessation and prevention into its mission. The organization's tobacco activities began with ASPIRE, the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center-created high school curriculum, and developed into a community-wide campaign titled "Don't Smoke Your Life Away." The "Gift of Life" also participates in the Beaumont Tobacco Coalition, in addition to the Jefferson County Planning Team on Identifying and Eliminating Tobacco-Related Health Disparities.
Need help quiting?
Visit the American Cancer Society's Guide to Quitting Smoking or www.quitnet.com
1 American Cancer Society
2 American Legacy Foundation
End of Year Campaign
The “Gift of Life” provides free mammograms and prostate cancer screenings for medically underserved women and men and offers extensive educational outreach throughout seven Southeast Texas counties.
In 2011, the “Gift of Life” diagnosed 13 women with breast cancer and 2 men with prostate cancer, all of whom have been navigated into treatment.
This Holiday Season, we extend our sincere gratitude to our supporters who have helped the “Gift of Life” save lives for 17 years. Ring in the New Year with a call to the “Gift of Life” and find out how you can make a difference!
Call 409.833.3663
