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This nationally known smokefree advocate is a popular motivational speaker who crisscrosses the country to speak at universities, hospitals and high schools. Hospital Community Relations Directors frequently sponsor his talks before colleges and the community, in part because press coverage of his appearances is strong and positive. This acclaimed program builds goodwill for sponsors, and is an excellent community outreach for sponsoring hospitals. The tobacco control officer in the local public health department will often assist hospitals in booking additional talks at middle and high schools in the area, and in calling additional hospitals to jointly sponsor more talks. Make a call to a local hospital! See who to call and talking points. "In
a little over an hour, Reynolds went from being just another anti-tobacco
speaker to something special," commented a front page story
in one local paper. See current
news coverage. An outline of his college program follows below. For details about his talk to middle and high schools, scroll down.
Tobacco is a truly important global issue: one out of three people worldwide are currently addicted. As a result, in coming decades smoking will kill 500 million people who have already been born, according to the UN. This means that 9% of the present world population will die because of cigarettes. This highly motivational speaker reaches the hearts and minds of his audiences. Mr. Reynolds speaks vividly and movingly about his memories his father's and eldest brother's deaths from smoking. He offers his insightful perspective on current tobacco issues, including the influence of the special interests over Congress, the World Health Organization's Global Treaty on Tobacco Control, the Federal government's lawsuit against the tobacco industry, the cutting of highly successful tobacco prevention programs by many States, and the new wave of States which have recently passed Statewide 100% smoking bans. He updates audiences on the state of tobacco control in their State, and suggests what can be done to further change. He closes with his promise and personal vision of the coming tobaccofree society. Mr. Reynolds informs audiences that the tobaccofree movement has made its greatest progress at the local level of government, passing hundreds of 100% smoking bans, and also in the Judicial branch. But it has made almost no progress in Congress, and has had mixed results in the 50 State Legislatures. He believes this has had much to do with the millions the tobacco industry donates each year to politicians' election campaigns, and makes a case for strengthening campaign finance reform laws. Time permitting Patrick enacts the touching and powerful story of Sean Marsee, a young track star who died at 19 from chewing tobacco, illustrated his story with shocking before and after overheads. For comic relief, he shows hilarious overheads which make fun of Joe Camel, in a hospital bed, and present Malboro Country as a group of smokers huddled outside an office building's back door, getting their nicotine fix. He briefly discusses the other major addictions prevalent in our society, such as drugs, alcohol, food, and more. "Looking at the big picture, these national addictions we have are a way of avoiding our pain, and changing our mood. But it's better to deal with the problem at hand, instead of running away with diversions like these," he says. "When tough moments come, and they will, don't escape by using tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or even food, music, or work, like so many adults do. Instead, stay with the problem, talk to others about it, and take steps to solve it. Talk to someone, whether a trusted teacher, your parents, your friends or the school counselor. You can do it!" Finally he offers a closing promise — his inspiring vision of the coming tobaccofree society. After, there is a Q & A session, and if time permits, an informal reception following the talk.
Mr. Reynolds combines educational aspects of his talk with highly
motivational and inspiring sections. This combination makes for
an uplifting, educational and unique lecture experience. Suggested
local sponsors and talking points
ABOUT
PATRICK REYNOLDS Patrick Reynolds' appearances in the national media and before Congress have made this grandson of tobacco company magnate R.J. Reynolds an internationally known and respected advocate for a smokefree society. Mr. Reynolds saw his father, oldest brother, and other relatives die from cigarette induced emphysema and lung cancer. Concerned about the mounting health evidence against tobacco, in 1986 he became the first tobacco industry figure to turn his back on the cigarette business. In the words of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, "Patrick Reynolds is one of the nation's most influential advocates of a smokefree America." His book, THE GILDED LEAF, published by Little, Brown in 1989, was a bestseller, and he founded The Foundation for a Smokefree America in the same year. A dynamic speaker, Mr. Reynolds entertains, educates and motivates audiences. And the media coverage of his appearance will bring the smokefree message to your entire community. Patrick Reynolds has addressed Congress, State legislatures, major corporations, associations, health conferences, universities, and high and elementary schools. It is in the latter category that he now wishes to devote the majority of his attention. Patrick Reynolds' appearances in the international press include profiles by Time, Newsweek, AP, UPI, NBC's Tom Brokaw, CBS' Dan Rather, ABC World News, CNN Headline News, and numerous features by the world's major dailies. He has also made memorable TV appearances on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Larry King, ABC's Nightline, Phil Donahue, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, and numerous other national and international television and radio shows. Reynolds' program makes for great public relations for your group. He's an ideal speaker for the Great American Smokeout Day, Red Ribbon Week, your Health Awareness Week and World No Tobacco Day. Forward this link to your Community Relations or Public Relations director, and suggest they think about bringing Patrick Reynolds in to speak. Mr. Reynolds has been called powerful, inspirational and motivating. His dynamic talk makes a lasting impression, and media coverage has been consistently positive and strong. Sponsors will build a valuable bridge to their community.
Volunteer five
minutes
Make one local phone call to a likely sponsor, to bring Mr. Reynolds in to present a motivational talk in your city. Your phone call proposing this idea may soon result in a live talk to youth or adults, and you'll have made a difference in your community. Please take a minute and look over our suggested local sponsors and talking points.
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Patrick
Reynolds is a grandson of the tobacco company founder, R.J. Reynolds,
but the family's brands, Camel and Winston, killed his father and
eldest brother.
Tobacco
Wars! 
At colleges, reviving an ancient tradition, near the close of his
talk he initiates students into life. The core message here is,
"Most adults know that at times, life brings some pain. It's
designed to be that way.
Opens
hearts and minds with the story of his father's death from
smoking 
