Dallas Fitzgerald of Ottawa was recognized as an official winner Monday at the 2012 Driven to Quit Challenge prize presentation in Toronto, Ontario. Not only is Dallas Fitzgerald newly tobacco-free, but she also went home with a $2,000 cash prize. In its seventh year, The Driven to Quit Challenge is a health promotion campaign that encourages Ontario tobacco users to make a quit attempt with the support of a “buddy” for their chance to win. Since 2006, The Driven to Quit Challenge has inspired more than 202,000 registrants to make a quit attempt. Fitzgerald and fellow winners were awarded their prizes Monday by Martin Kabat, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division. They were joined by their “support buddies” who each received a $200 cash prize. “The first couple of days were the hardest and after that I started to feel much healthier than when I was smoking.” said Dallas Fitzgerald. “If you really want to quit you can totally do it! Support from a friend helped me the most, so try to find a support buddy who will be there for you.” All participants in The Challenge are encouraged to get support to help them stay smoke-free by connecting with the Canadian Cancer Society Smokers’ Helpline, toll-free, at 1 877 513-5333 and www.smokershelpline.ca. The Driven to Quit Challenge is hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division with funding from the Government of Ontario and generous prize support from McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson Inc. The Driven to Quit Challenge is presented in collaboration with local public health departments across the province. The public can view a full list of winners at driventoquit.ca. read more..
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