Legacy Initiatives

05/01/2026

Thank you, UA Cossatot Foundation, for the spotlight!

We’re happy to join Fiesta Fest 2026 and look forward to connecting with the community, answering questions, and sharing the resources we offer. See you there!

ℹ️🌟 Information Table Spotlight: Legacy Initiatives🌟ℹ️

We’re excited to have Legacy Initiatives joining us at Fiesta Fest with an informational table! 🎉

Be sure to stop by to learn more about the impactful work they’re doing and the resources they offer to support our community and future generations.

This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and discover how Legacy Initiatives is making a difference. Come say hello and get informed while enjoying the Fiesta! 🎊

02/25/2026

Don’t forget to register!!

It is time to register for the 27th Arkansas Cancer Summit and the 23rd Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference on March 10 – 11, 2026.

https://arcancercoalition.org/arkansas-cancer-summit/

02/23/2026

Va**ng is impacting our kids’ stress and mental health more than we realize.

Join Parents Against Va**ng e-cigs for the first “Clear the V***r Conversations” event of 2026 featuring Jonathan Avery from Weill Cornell Medical College.

🗓 February 24
⏰ 6 PM EST (5PM CST)
🎟 Free & open to all

Register now!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48CrUPpqQNOZZ1dJUi-Z-Q?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=158f5970-cfa5-47e3-ab95-fb8816cf9fdc #/registration

***r **ng

02/09/2026

It is time to register for the 27th Arkansas Cancer Summit and the 23rd Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference on March 10 – 11, 2026.

https://arcancercoalition.org/arkansas-cancer-summit/

01/21/2026

Reject Smoking Airport!
This not only affects those who live in the area. But everyone who travels through the DTW airport!

DTW is Michigan’s first impression — and 87% of guests prefer a smoke-free hospitality environment.

Building a cigar lounge in McNamara Terminal would undermine Michigan’s commitment to clean air. Take a stand today: https://bit.ly/3H1KJwJ

11/17/2025

Let’s go, Grandma!

11/14/2025

A decade ago this began as a dream of Dr. Jason Lofton’s. He attended meetings, wrote grants, and pursued the dream. Chad Gallagher funded the initial legal expenses that led to our signing the first agreement with the Corp of Engineers to begin the trail. After securing the first grants and winning a national planning opportunity, the project was helped tremendously as a member of Lofton’s staff, Eric Smith, began the long, tedious work on actually building the trial off. Since that time, so many more have joined the effort and made this dream come true. Congrats to all!

11/05/2025

HAPPENING TODAY!
Join PAVE tonight at 6:00 PM ET for an important Zoom conversation on parent advocacy in the fight against youth va**ng.

🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u3A8F2MDQoO-bPQ3Xwz4gg #/registration

***r **ng

As the landscape of to***co prevention and control shifts, programs are being restructured, departments are closing, and many advocates are left wondering—what now? When systems change and priorities move, our collective resolve, creativity, and compassion become the driving forces that keep progr...

11/04/2025

Impressive!

10/16/2025

⏰ It’s not too late to register — our first Cultural Conversations session is today at 2 PM!

💡 There’s More to Learn About Smoke-Free Policies
Featuring Kellie Lamb from the American Cancer Society and Cynthia Kesterson from Legacy Initiatives.

Join us and be part of the conversation!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4mnLEXr

We’re kicking off a new year of Cultural Conversations, and you won’t want to miss the first session!

📅 Thursday, October 16, 2025
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
💡 There’s More to Learn About Smoke-Free Policies

This first session will feature Kellie Lamb, Senior Program Manager, To***co Control at the American Cancer Society.

The conversation will be facilitated by our Program Director, Cynthia Kesterson.

At Legacy Initiatives, we are committed to fostering dialogue that supports healthier communities. We look forward to learning and engaging with you!

https://bit.ly/4mnLEXr

10/15/2025