Since we kicked off the Holding Our Breath campaign, we're giving you a daily dose of good health by providing a reason a day for the State Legislature to pass a comprehensive smoke free law. Check back each day for the latest of the 100 reasons in 100 days for Wisconsin to go smoke free.

100 Reasons, 100 Days
Reason 41: Michelle’s Nephew



Michelle Schuflet from Eau Claire may be up for the “aunt-of-the-year” award with today’s version of the 100 Reasons in 100 Days for Wisconsin to go smoke free.

Michelle’s desire for smoke free workplaces centers on concern for her asthmatic nephew, whose asthma is made worse when exposed to secondhand smoke.

Is anyone in your family unable to go places because of secondhand smoke? Share your story here.


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Monday, 06 April 2009 00:00
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Reason 40: Heart Guard



Julie Jakubowski of Menomonee Falls checks in with reason 40 of the 100 Reasons in 100 Days for Wisconsin to go smoke free.

As Julie tells us, the National Cancer Institute found that between 35,000 and 62,000 nonsmokers die each year from heart disease caused by secondhand smoke.


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Sunday, 05 April 2009 00:00
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Reason 39: Protect the Little Ones



Secondhand smoke is the cruelest of killers.

We know secondhand smoke takes many lives each year, but none is more painful than the 2,700 deaths from sudden infant death syndrome each year that are attributable to secondhand smoke.

As Tracy Garvens from Stevens Point tells us, it’s time to put a stop to this killer.


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Saturday, 04 April 2009 00:00
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Reason 38: Sick of Holding Our Breath

We’ll send you into the weekend with a little fun.

Ethan, Arianna, Anna, and Tyler of Wisconsin Rapids pull off choreography that would make Justin Timberlake proud in bringing us reason 38 of the 100 Reasons in 100 Days for Wisconsin to go smoke free.
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Friday, 03 April 2009 12:49
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Reason 37: Looking Out for Friends

Laurie Hobart from Germantown checks in with Reason 37 and a compelling personal story for protecting her friends who don’t have a choice but to be exposed to secondhand smoke.
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Friday, 03 April 2009 12:47
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