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June 3, 2025
Raze Deserves to Be Saved
For over 20 years, Raze has empowered thousands of West Virginia teens to take a stand against tobacco, creating a healthier future for themselves and their communities. But after June 30, this vital, teen-led prevention program will disappear—unless Governor Morrisey intervenes.
Raze has made a deep and lasting impact, especially in rural communities where tobacco use remains a serious issue. Teen ambassadors have educated their peers, organized awareness campaigns, and fostered a sense of unity in the fight against smoking and vaping.
Teen Ambassador, Indy Tupa, from Mineral County shared:
“My high school was full of people smoking and vaping. My peers were constantly getting reprimanded and/or suspended. Thanks to Raze, not only were we able to help educate hundreds of students daily, via our ‘Raze facts of the day,’ but we were also able to bring so many people together because we all shared the same vision, to help educate and facilitate the end of vaping and smoking within our small, rural area.”
Programs like Raze don’t just educate—they change lives. We urge the Governor to protect this investment in youth health and leadership. Raze must be part of the budget. Let’s not silence the voices that are making a difference.
Let the Governor’s office know you Support Raze, call today, 304-558-2000.
