#QuitStories
Quitting smoking can be hard, and it often takes more than one attempt to be successful. Community members shared their quit smoking stories with KFL&A Public Health to help motivate others to quit smoking. Their stories are full of practical tips about what works when people try to quit smoking, and the benefits of a smoke-free life.
For resources available in our community, visit our Tobacco-Getting Help section.
Shawn
Shawn plays a lot of sports, and started getting embarassed about how out of breath he would be at the end of his shift on the ice. Read Shawn's full story.
Laurie
Laurie quit smoking becuase her 15 year old son gave her CPR to keep her alive. Read Laurie's full quit story.
Don
When Don's doctor told him he was going to be on oxygen soon, and that it wouldn't be a pretty sight, Don decided that was it - he was going to quit smoking. Read Don's full quit story.
Jeff
It took Jeff four tries to quit smoking, and has some great advice for those trying to quit. Read Jeff's full quit story.
Deanna
It took Deanna three times to quit smoking successfully. The thought of her future and potential children was enough motivation to quit smoking. Read Deanna's full quit story.
Britney
Britney really wanted to quit smoking after watching her grandma die of lung cancer. Read Britney's full quit story.
Clifton
It took Clifton two tries to quit smoking. With a super supportive wife, and a baby on the way, he knew he had to quit smoking. Read Clifton's full quit story.
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Become tobacco free
Set a quit date within the next 30 days to give yourself enough time to create a plan, but not so far away that you might change your mind.