Rep. Karen Awana will bring together Hawaii's most successful sumo wrestling and mixed martial arts athletes to speak at a town hall meeting to discuss preventive measures of underage drinking and ways to lead our keiki in making smart decisions when confronted with alcohol.
Children as young as 13 years old have tried alcohol at least once:
- In Waianae, about 30 percent of seventh graders said they have tried alcohol, according to a 2003 state Health Department survey.
- About 25 percent of Nanakuli seventh graders consumed alcohol in the last 30 days prior to the survey, while 42 percent of them said they have used alcohol at some point.
WHO:
"Konishiki" Salevaa Atisanoe, Former Sumo Wrestler; Egan Inoue, SuperBrawl Champion; Falaniko Vitale, SuperBrawl World Middle Weight Champion; Kala Hose, Icon Sports World Middleweight Champion; Rep. Karen Awana D-44th (Honokai Hale, Nanakuli, Lualualei, Maili)WHEN:
Friday, April 4, 20085:45 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Waianae High School Cafeteria
85-251 Farrington Hwy.Waianae, HI 96792
The town hall is a national campaign that brings community members together to brainstorm ideas and solutions to prevent underage drinking.
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