The American Lung Association® is working with youth to prevent them starting to smoke or to get help if they do.

The American Lung Association® of Alaska works hard every day to reduce the number of youth in our state who smoke. We work to prevent disease and help people live happy, healthy lives.

"My mom smoked while she was pregnant, both parents smoked growing up, and I started when I was young - a teenager. I tried quitting, but couldn't. I'd quit other addictions, but couldn't stop smoking.

When my mom was sick and in the hospital, I got to take care of her. I was glad for that time to talk with her, say I'm sorry for my teen years and hear her apologies. My mom got to meet her grandchildren, but she didn't get to watch them grow up. I had my baby with me in the hospital while I was with mom. I made cereal for my youngest, and fed half to my baby and half to my mom. That was her last meal.

It took me a long time to get over losing my mom. I still miss her daily. But I want her to know I finally quit smoking" - Tamar

With your help, we can stop Big Tobacco tactics to target our children.