Events

SAN MATEO HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER FAIR

Sept 23, 2026 | San Mateo, California

Today, the Quit The Hit Youth Board tabled at San Mateo High School's Volunteer Fair! We had the opportunity to present the Quit The Hit Study to 200+ students, sharing information about the study and how people can get involved in the Youth Board. We also gave out homemade cookies to everyone who stopped by! The turnout was amazing and we hope that everyone can spread the word. Thank you to everyone who came by, listened, asked questions, and showed support for the study!

RELEASE + RENEW

Sept 21, 2026 | Oakland, California

We were honored to host a community stall at RELEASE + RENEW: A Fall Equinox Faith, Art & Wellness Experience, presented by Queen Hippie Gypsie in Oakland, California, in partnership with SKY Campus Happinessand The Art of Living. Samantha Liu, Vaishali Jha, and Manas Jha attended the event, connecting with community members and contributing to an inspiring celebration of faith, creativity, mindfulness, and holistic well-being. It was a meaningful opportunity to share our work, engage with others, and welcome the new season with renewed purpose and positive energy.

UC Berkeley Cal Palooza

Sept 1, 2026 | Berkeley, California

At Berkeley’s Cal Palooza, Samantha Liu and Vaishali Jha tabled on behalf of the Youth Board. Handing out 60 cookies, the Youth Board connected with students from all backgrounds and walks of life—from those looking for an outlet to quit vaping to prospective pre-med first-years.

One step of many on the journey toward change.

Silicon Valley Pride

August 30, 2026 | San Jose, California

Partnering with UCSF Prevention Science, Samantha Liu, Vaishali Jha, Zara Lee, and Manas Jha participated in Silicon Valley Pride in San Jose on 9/30/26.

During the festivities following the parade, the Quit the Hit Youth Board distributed flyers to adjacent booths, reaching individuals from diverse backgrounds and demographics. Pride brought together representatives across many different facets of identity, creating an environment that celebrated individuality and community. In the spirit of Pride, the Quit the Hit Youth Board is committed to being judgment-free and supporting the best versions of ourselves.

Allen Baptist Church Health Fair

August 8, 2026 | Oakland, California

Quit the Hit Youth Advisory Board co-chairs Samantha Liu and Kayliana Stevenson represented QTH at the annual Allen Baptist Church Health Fair in Oakland. They shared vaping education and resources with more than 100 community members, including young people, parents, and health professionals.

Located beside a booth focused on lung cancer screening and smoking cessation, the QTH table prompted conversations about the shift from cigarette smoking to vaping, particularly among younger people. The event gave the team an opportunity to connect one-on-one with community members and collaborate with college interns, medical fellows, oncologists, and other physicians working to improve community health.

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