Cindi Clark never imagined her healthy 34-year-old son would become a statistic. Danny had switched to vaping, believing it was safer than smoking. But in December 2024, he died in his sleep—a victim of nicotine poisoning.
The autopsy showed no lung disease. Instead, the excessive nicotine from his vape overwhelmed his system, causing a fatal heart attack. “He had no idea how dangerous it was,” Cindi says. “He thought he was making a better choice.”
Now, she’s determined to spread awareness. Vaping isn’t just about lung health—the unregulated nicotine levels can be deadly. “People need to know the truth,” she says. “This isn’t a safe alternative. It’s a gamble with your life.”
Her message is clear: stricter regulations and better education could save lives. “If Danny’s story stops even one person from vaping,” she says, “then his death won’t be in vain.”
