What’s It to Me? – Not Cool
A True Story

Sean Marsee at age 17.

Sean Marsee at age 17.

Sean Marsee at age 19, just prior to his death.

At age 19, just prior to his death.

Photos courtesy of the American Cancer Society.

This is the moving story of Sean Marsee, a high school athlete who had won 28 medals in track competitions. He chewed tobacco and, with his athletic prowess and excellent health, never thought he would get cancer. But he did. He then endured three operations, which first removed his tongue, and finally much of his jaw and many of his neck muscles. Sean died at age 19, sad and disfigured, and in unspeakable pain. These photos are his legacy and his gift to those who are experimenting with, or already addicted to, these deadly products. A USA Today column wrote of www.tobaccofree.org presentation of Sean's story, “ This was probably the most effective argument I found online.” For Sean's story, see tobaccofree.org's Message to Youth page.

Don’t be Trippin’ — Stop Your Dippin’.

 

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