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Students nationwide to participate in Kick Butts Day

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By Jennifer Lifsey - email
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) -

Kids nationwide will be taking a stand against tobacco. 

Wednesday is National Kick Butts Day. More than 1,200 events are planned across the nation. 

According to the Federal Trade Commission, tobacco companies spend $8.5 billion a year, nearly $1 million each hour, to market their deadly and addictive products.  

For additional information about National Kick Butts Day, including state-by-state tobacco statistics, click here. 

Also, get more details on the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids here.

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