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JOIN THE NO CHEW CREW

July 11, 2014

The D-backs and Delta Dental of Arizona present a unique D-backs club for young fans bringing awareness to the dangers of spit tobacco with a goal of preventing children throughout the state of Arizona from starting its use.

No Chew Crew membership is free to children 15 and younger who pledge awareness of the harmful effects of spit tobacco and "Say NO to spit tobacco." More than one million children in the United States will try some form of spit tobacco (aka smokeless tobacco, dip, snuff, chew, or chewing tobacco) this year alone, with more than 300,000 of them becoming regular users. The use of spit tobacco is one of the leading contributors to oral disease, including cavities, receding gums and oral cancer. Unfortunately, not all children know that spit tobacco use is harmful to their health.

Many kids begin to use chewing tobacco about the same age they become involved in organized sports. Researchers believe that young people are influenced by seeing professional athletes using chewing tobacco in public settings or during televised games. Together, the D-backs and Delta Dental of Arizona are committed to encouraging healthy lifestyles and smiles.

No Chew Crew members may register at dbacks.com/kids or at the D-backs Kid's Club headquarters at Chase Field. Members who register online may receive one complimentary toothbrush and one admission to a designated game by presenting a copy of the confirmation e-mail at the Chase Field Ticket Office on the day of the designated games. All members must be present to redeem. Members may redeem for their free toothbrush and punch card by presenting a copy of the confirmation e-mail at the D-backs Kid's Club HQ in the Phoenix Children's Hospital Sandlot (past section 332).

Parents/guardians must be 18 years or older to register a child for the No Chew Crew.


For more info, go to dbacks.com/kids.