Mr. Waffle Helps Advocates Highlight Legislative Waffling

Mr. Waffle to highlight legislative waffling, and demand protection of all workers from exposure to secondhand smoke

--Press Availability at 11:00 a.m. April 28 and 9:00 a.m. April 29 at Capitol Building--

Mr. Waffle, a six-foot tall waffle with a passion for public health--will visit the Capitol on behalf of advocates across the state to demand the legislative waffling stop and the conference committee pass comprehensive smoke-free legislation that protects all Pennsylvania workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke.

WHO: Mr. Waffle and a representative from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

WHERE: Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA

WHEN: Monday, April 28 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Capitol Bldg., East Rotunda

Tuesday, April 29 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Conference Committee Room 8E-B,

East Wing, Main Capitol

PHOTO OP: Opportunity to photograph "Mr. Waffle" as he visits with legislators, advocates and the public on Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29.

To hear the "waffle" radio ads, go to http://tobaccofreeaction.org/pa2008/

CONTACT: Kevin O'Flaherty, Cell: +1-646-919-0469, or Robyn Lee, +1-202-296-5469, both of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

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SOURCE Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids