In just three short weeks, the state of Florida will celebrate Tobacco Free Florida Week, and it will have the entire state shouting “Be Free for Me!” Governor Charlie Crist has declared March 21-March 28, 2010, an important week to observe the dangers of tobacco and learn how we can prevent the effects.

In Florida alone, 3.8 million adults use tobacco and 33% of children are exposed to toxins through secondhand smoke. Tobacco Free Florida Week offers an important opportunity to get the truth about tobacco products to tobacco users. “Floridians should refer their friends and loved ones to contact the Florida Quitline since secondhand smoke, regardless of the amount of exposure, is a risk to all youth and children of Florida,” announced Crist. The theme, Be Free for Me, encourages non-users to speak out and provide reasons to be free from tobacco. Tobacco users can choose to be free for their loved ones, from family members and pets to friends or coworkers.

Check out all of the Tobacco Free Florida events on Facebook to see how you can get involved!