DON'T SMOKE PROGRAM GETTING RAVE REVIEWS!

Dr. R. U. Well's Don't Smoke Program features two 45 minute presentations.  In the “Meet Dr. R. U. Well” lesson, important health, social and peer pressure issues are interwoven with humor and audience participation.  Magic, ventriloquism and the “Don't Smoke” song are combined to motivate students. This also enhances their memory of this serious message.  Targeted for grades 1 through 5, the lessons are performed for up to fifty students (double class).  Two free back to back programs are offered to schools.  The props include a ventriloquist puppet that plays a keyboard and assists with the questions and answers.  The program is written and performed by Jan Potter, a former teacher who appears as a clown-doctor. This lesson can be combined with the “No Smoke Stomp.”  The follow-up program uses a Chinese jump rope game and reinforces the positive messages. Students are taught the importance of healthy lungs and a healthy heart. The program is funded by CDPHP or an anti tobacco coalition in your area.  For booking information, please call Jan or Howard Potter at (518) 272-6486. The following are excerpts from letters written to CDPHP:

• "I had the pleasure of watching Dr. R. U Well and her Don't Smoke show.  I was extremely impressed to say the least and have spent my morning raving about Jan.  I am anxious to help spread the word regarding this program."
  Nancy W. Walley, R.N. - Health Projects Coordinator, County of Albany, Dept. of Health

• "We were privileged to have Jan Potter, alias Dr. R. U. Well, visit our school last week.  Her presentation was fantastic; the children were humming her song all day.  What a delightful and meaningful way to send a strong message.  It is my hope that she can reach thousands of children each year with this very important message."
  Fran Miller - St. Teresa of Avila School, Albany, NY

• "Dr. R. U. Well was informative and entertaining.  Thank you for sponsoring such a needed educational program.  As you are aware, our youth today face a difficult challenge in handling the mixed messages that they receive growing up.  Any way that we can help them be ready to meet this challenge is crucial."
  Mary Curley, school nurse - George Washington School, Troy, NY