January 16, 2012 – January 15 marked the start of National Non-Smoking Week in Canada and the 2012 theme is “Breaking up is hard to do.” While kicking a tobacco addiction is not easy, Peterborough City and County residents can gain some extra motivation with the seventh annual Driven to Quit Challenge, which is open until February 29.
Tobacco addiction resembles a dependent relationship according to the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control, which has been hosting National Non-Smoking Week for more than three decades. They are encouraging Canadians to kiss tobacco goodbye this week.
As a reward for breaking free from tobacco, Peterborough Public Health is reminding those who quit that they can win their choice of a 2012 Ford Fusion or Ford Edge in the Canadian Cancer Society Driven to Quit Challenge. There are also two $5,000 CAA travel vouchers and seven $2,000 cash prizes to be won. One cash prize is reserved for a resident in the Peterborough region. (more…)