@ProjectXtraMile

The mission of Project Extra Mile is to advocate for evidence-based policies and practices to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harms.

 Omaha, Nebraska
projectextramile.org
Joined September 2010
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Please join us! The #YouthLeadershipNetwork meets next week! All students in 8-12th grades are welcome! Learn more at projectextramile.org/youth - See you there!
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Check out this month's research summary on our website: projectextramile.org/Researc…
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Our monthly newsletter is now available on our website! Topics include: Recent compliance check results; Alcohol Policy Conference presentation; Nebraska Survey results, and more. projectextramile.org/resourc…
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We are extremely grateful to Michelle and Zach for their generous support of our mission. Their movie will allow us to continue to advocate for evidence-based policies to prevent impaired driving and save lives.
First Alert 6@WOWT6NewsOct 7
About 17 years ago, Joe Cowan lost his life when the car he was driving was hit by a drunk driver near 108th and Highway 36. Now there are plans to produce a movie about how Cowan’s family was able to move on after the tragedy. on.wowt6.com/4y8zYxK

Movie based on book about Omaha drunk driving tragedy to benefit nonprofit

About 17 years ago, Joe Cowan lost his life when the car he was driving was hit by a drunk driver near 108th and Highway 36.

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Colorectal cancer is one of seven associated with alcohol consumption. Others are the mouth, throat, voice box, esophagus, liver, and female breast.
American Institute for Cancer Research@aicrtweetsOct 7
NEW BLOG! New research shows that alcohol is linked with a higher risk of colorectal cancer. The researchers found that each additional drink (14 g alcohol) is associated with a 10 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer. Read more: bit.ly/4gL2oqV
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We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Project Extra Mile@ProjectXtraMileSep 24
From tragedy to healing to bestseller to the silver screen. Please join us on Wednesday, October 7th at the Community Engagement Center!
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It’s time for facts on Friday. Fact: Drinking alcohol in any form raises breast cancer risk. AICR recommends that for cancer prevention, it's best not to drink alcohol. And that's true whether you drink wine, beer or liquor. Learn more here: bit.ly/37Cd85k
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PEM Director Chris Wagner speaking at a national conference about youth advocacy in NE on an alcohol sales tax to save lives & over $1 billion.
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From tragedy to healing to bestseller to the silver screen. Please join us on Wednesday, October 7th at the Community Engagement Center!
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It's myth-bust Monday. Myth: Red wine is healthy. Truth: Fewer than 40% of people are aware that alcohol poses a cancer risk. But it does, especially for breast cancer. That risk starts at relatively low amounts of alcohol. Know the guidelines: bit.ly/2HX52tr
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Please join us! The #YouthLeadershipNetwork meets next week! All students in 8-12th grades are welcome! Learn more at projectextramile.org/youth - See you there!
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Consumers deserve clear health information.
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Join us this Wednesday at 9 a.m. for our monthly Coalition Meeting! See you there.
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Check out this month's research summary on our website: projectextramile.org/Researc…
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Our monthly newsletter is now available on our website! Topics include: Compliance check penalty reductions at the LCC; Recent compliance check results; Op-ed on impaired driving tragedies, and more. projectextramile.org/resourc…
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