Oral Health America's National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP) is teaming with Little League International and the Chicago White Sox to launch its 10th annual slogan contest.
To enter, little leaguers ages 14 and younger submit a phrase of up to 10 words that describes why spit tobacco is dangerous and deadly.
The contest winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, PA, and a $500 cash prize. Oral Health America will also make a $500 donation to the winner's Little League organization. In addition, Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks will send a congratulatory message and recognition gift to the slogan contest winner and the five runners-up.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6.1% of all high school students use smokeless tobacco products. Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco products are more likely to become cigarette smokers.
Contest details and entry forms are available at the Oral Health America website.
