2011--The Perfect Time To Be A Quitter

Yes, that's right ..usually I am not a promoter of quitting but this time, its for a good reason. Windsor-Essex residents can challenge themselves or a friend to gear up to quit smoking this New Year

The sixth annual "Driven to Quit" Challenge hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society is underway in 2011. The Challenge offers new and exciting prizes to motivate tobacco users across Ontario to stick to their New Year resolution and quit smoking.

Quit smoking for the month of March and you could win a 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid or Honda Insight hybrid. There are also two $5,000 vacations to be won provincially, plus seven regional prizes worth $2,000 each.

The "Driven to Quit" Challenge is a health promotion campaign that encourages Ontario adult tobacco users to give up tobacco with the support of a “buddy.” Since 2006, the campaign has helped more than 130,000 entrants to make a quit attempt. Selected winners are drawn at random and are tested to verify they are tobacco-free.

“The Driven to Quit Challenge is an important way for Ontarians to learn about the cessation supports available to them, which may significantly increase their chance of quitting,” says Judy Lund, Manager of the Canadian Cancer Society, Essex County Unit.

"We know that many smokers want to quit. Recent data from local workplaces indicate two thirds of adult smokers in Windsor and Essex County want to quit within the next six months,” says Neil MacKenzie, Manager of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. “The Driven to Quit Challenge is a great opportunity for smokers who want to quit to do so, and they have a chance to win some great prizes. Last year, 695 Windsor-Essex County smokers took part in the Driven to Quit Challenge”.

For help to get on track, tobacco users can access resources such as the Canadian Cancer Society Smokers’ Helpline at 1 877 513-5333 and SmokersHelpline.ca for free support, advice and information.

Registration is open until February 28th! Sign up NOW!


by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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