Daniel and Ryan co-founded For Future Lungs NY while in high school, driven by a shared concern over the growing presence of vaping in school bathrooms and the widespread misinformation surrounding nicotine and tobacco use. Frustrated by what they saw being normalized through social media and word-of-mouth, they set out to create a space rooted in accurate information, honest education, and prevention. What began as a response to everyday realities in their schools has grown into a broader effort to protect youth health through evidence-based outreach and community engagement.