Press Release
One of the many dramatic displays in Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 2: The Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies at the Maryland Science Center features blackened smoker’s lungs compared to healthy lungs. This striking comparison has moved many visitors to quit smoking.
After cleaning crews continued to find unfinished packs of cigarettes on the glass display case containing the smoker’s lung, the idea of creating a formal smoking cessation program was conceived. “Each rejected pack marked a victory by one person against nicotine addiction,” said Dr. Angelina Whalley, a physician and designer of the BODY WORLDS exhibitions. “Many visitors to the exhibition reported  that they had tried everything but only stopped after seeing the smoker’s lung,” said Whalley. She remembered the dramatic public service announcement by the actor Yul Brynner before his death from cancer in 1985. “I wanted to unite his message to the donor’s lungs to inspire people to give up smoking,” Whalley said. And thus, the I Quit! program was born.
The I Quit! program kicked off at the BODY WORLDS 2 exhibition at the Maryland Science Center on May __, 2008. The interactive display, located within the exhibition, features the memorable PSA by the late actor, Yul Brynner. Prior to his death from lung cancer, he announced on national television, “I want to make a commercial and say, now that I am gone, I tell you don’t smoke, whatever you do, just don’t smoke.”
BODY WORLDS is the original and acclaimed exhibition of real human body specimens that have been preserved through the process of Plastination. At the Maryland Science Center, more than 20 whole bodies presented in unique and insightful poses, including individual organs, and transparent body slices will offer visitors an in-depth view of the intricately designed human body, and comparative anatomy focusing on wellness and disease. The exhibition displays the anatomy, physiology, and effects of lifestyle choices on the human body. The exhibition has attracted more than 25 million visitors worldwide. For more information log onto www.bodyworlds.com. 
The BODY WORLDS 2 exhibit runs through September 1st at The Maryland Science Center located at 601 Light Street in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. For information and tickets, visit www.marylandsciencecenter.org or call the 24-Hour Information Line at 410-685-5225, TDD: 410-962-0223.
Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 2: The Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies & The Brain: Our Three Pound Gem is presented in Baltimore by LifeBridge Health. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an associate sponsor.
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