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14 Wing March 1st I Quit Winners
For the eighth year, the CF
Strengthening the Forces teams launched its smoking
cessation challenge. The “March 1st, I Quit!” challenge was
set up to help people free themselves from tobacco use once
and for all. The challenge was to quit smoking for at least
four weeks, from March 1 to April 1.
Last year, thousands of people took
up the challenge. The campaign targets CF Regular and
Primary Reserve Force members, the Cadet instructor cadre,
Canadian Rangers, DND civilian employees, Non-public fund
employees, and Supplementary Reserve Force members who smoke
regularly.
The challenge provided a quit date
for smokers already motivated to refrain from smoking and
who have not yet set a quit date. The program also provided
an opportunity for the involvement of supporters
(non-smokers), whose job was to provide encouragement and
advice to smokers enrolled in the program. Participants and
supporters in the challenge were eligible to win CANEX cash
prizes. Prizes were graciously provided by CANEX and SISIP
Financial Services, partners of the March 1st, I Quit!
Challenge.
14 Wing Greenwood had four local
winners.
$ 200.00 Sgt Dave McDowell 404 sq
$ 100.00 Jacob Kanis 14 AMS
$ 75.00 WO Peter Dingle LFAA TC
$ 50.00 Pte Laura Way
404 sq (non smoking supporter for someone who entered
the challenge)
I would like to thank Edith Tremblay
my administrative Assistant for all of her hard work; she
was the engine behind this campaign. I would also like to
thank Ken Keddy and Marc Britney from the CANEX and SISIP
Financial Services who provided all the money and prizes. |
