Meet Sally Dawly, affectionately dubbed the “Butt Lady” by her community. No, she isn’t fighting crime or wearing a cape—she’s on a mission to rid Auburn, California, of cigarette butts.
Imagine Valentine’s Day celebrations, hearts everywhere, and Sally? She’s celebrating picking up her millionth cigarette butt, armed with a broom and a clicker to tally her conquests.
This adventure began in October 2014 when Sally got fed up with seeing butts littering her town. Armed with determination and tongs, she’s been picking up thousands of butts some days, urging, “Don’t throw your butts, better yet, stop smoking.”
Her efforts have sparked change; local spots now have cigarette bins, and the community cheers her on towards her next milestone—2 million butts.
Beyond Auburn, her fame spreads; nearby towns seek her help in the battle against littered streets.
Sally Dawly might seem like an unusual hero, but her determination teaches us that one person’s mission can inspire an entire community to think twice before flicking their butts away.
California’s “Butt Lady” Picks Up 1 Million Discarded Cigarette Butts in Just Over 3 Years
