Help John Mellencamp Quit Smoking
Gabrielle Moore | Dec 04, 2009 | Comments 2
You can help get singer John Mellencamp to quit smoking. All you have to do is join a Facebook group.
Mellencamp’s 14-year-old son, Speck, launched a Facebook group called 1,000,000 to join, my dad john mellencamp will quit smoking. Speck said he made a deal with his famous father that if enough people join the group, he will quit. Mellencamp’s publicist confirmed the claim is legitimate.
After only a few days of existence, the group has more than 125,000 members, and another Facebook group has popped up, formed of people who pledge to quit smoking with Mellencamp. The 56-year-old singer suffered a heart attack in 1994 and admits he’s tried and failed many times to kick the habit. I wonder if he’ll be able to do it now, but perhaps the fear of nationally disappointing his teenage son will be enough motivation to make Mellencamp quit. And if members of the other group keep their words, this 14-year-old’s attempt could cause a chain reaction of healthy choices.
Smoking kills one in ten adults globally, and is known to cause or contribute to various cancers, heart attacks and strokes, respiratory and circulation problems.
To be part of the movement to get Mellencamp to quit smoking, join the Facebook group, or find tips on how to quit smoking yourself.
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About the Author: Gabrielle Moore is a Michigan State University journalism student. She's still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up, but she harbors a passion for telling moving and meaningful stories, and appreciates the power of storytelling to influence the world. An animal lover since she can remember, she volunteers at her local animal shelter and is involved with Michigan's Children, pushing for legislative support and funding for children's programs across the state.
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