Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Drop Da Vape events with Robb Holla in Trinidad and Walsenburg. We had a fantastic turnout at both locations, and Robb delivered powerful, engaging presentations that truly resonated with youth, parents, and community members.
We are pleased to share that recordings from both sessions are now available. You can access them at the links below:
We’re inviting you to attend an important Parent Night: Drop Da Vape – What Every Parent Needs to Know, presented by Robb Holla, R.T.(R) (ARRT), a National Youth Speaker.
This session will help parents understand how vaping is impacting our youth and what you can do to make a difference.
Pizza & drinks will be provided!
For immediate release
Contacts:
Hope Shuler, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Email: hope.shuler@state.co.us
Kim Gonzales, Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department
Email: kgonzales@la-h-health.org
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