Patrick Reynolds

Patrick Reynolds, tobacco-free advocate and a grandson of tobacco company founder R.J. Reynolds, first spoke out publicly in 1986 against the cigarette industry in Congress, after his own father died from smoking. Mr. Reynolds has become a well-known opponent of Big Tobacco, and is Executive Director of the Foundation for a Smokefree America in Los Angeles.

His quit smoking tips and tobacco prevention message to teens are seen weekly by thousands of visitors to his website. A frequent speaker before community groups, universities, high schools, and middle schools, Patrick’s talks before youth and adults are perhaps best described by his past clients. “Mr. Reynolds had us both laughing and crying. He’s the total package in a speaker -- funny, poignant, smart, and an expert in his field. He’s a pro!” said Margo Schafer of St Francis Hospital, in Evanston, IL in 2009. See www.tobaccofree.org/patrick.htm for information on his live talks, or video clips at www.tobaccofree.org/clips/. More comments by past clients may be found at www.tobaccofree.org/clients/.

Patrick Reynolds' live talks get strong local news coverage, and build goodwill in the community for his sponsors. His advocacy work before Congress, State Legislatures and in the newsmedia have made him a well-known and respected champion of a smokefree society. Patrick has helped remind millions of people of the dangers of smoking. His full bio is online at www.tobaccofree.org/bio/.