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Jazzkeys sparked this idea just a few minutes ago. I went to the American Cancer Society and posted this suggestion to them:
I successfully quit smoking May 23, 2005 and am a member of several smoking cessation websites where I give what help I can. A friend who quit just four days ago (and doing great) just sparked an idea in me when she related how she tells her customers she gets a bit impatient with that her behavior is due to "quit nerves". So many of them have quit themselves and are very supportive and understanding. This mirrors my own experience six years ago.
How about name tag style badges for those who have quit smoking to wear on the Great American Smokeout day? Names wouldn't be necessary, but at the very least, display their quit date. Full stats such as years, months, and days quit; cigarettes not smoked, money saved, and maybe even life regained (standard quit meter fare) could also be displayed.
This would not only give new and considering quitters silent hope and encouragement, but it would also plant seeds in those who have yet to decide to quit. I suspect the numbers would be staggering.
I'm going to make my own badge. I'd love to see others with theirs.
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Like I said, I'm going to make up a badge with my full stats on it. It will probably be the standard convention name tag in the little plastic cover with the safety pin on the back. Wouldn't it be awesome if most everyone who has quit smoking wore one?
I successfully quit smoking May 23, 2005 and am a member of several smoking cessation websites where I give what help I can. A friend who quit just four days ago (and doing great) just sparked an idea in me when she related how she tells her customers she gets a bit impatient with that her behavior is due to "quit nerves". So many of them have quit themselves and are very supportive and understanding. This mirrors my own experience six years ago.
How about name tag style badges for those who have quit smoking to wear on the Great American Smokeout day? Names wouldn't be necessary, but at the very least, display their quit date. Full stats such as years, months, and days quit; cigarettes not smoked, money saved, and maybe even life regained (standard quit meter fare) could also be displayed.
This would not only give new and considering quitters silent hope and encouragement, but it would also plant seeds in those who have yet to decide to quit. I suspect the numbers would be staggering.
I'm going to make my own badge. I'd love to see others with theirs.
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Like I said, I'm going to make up a badge with my full stats on it. It will probably be the standard convention name tag in the little plastic cover with the safety pin on the back. Wouldn't it be awesome if most everyone who has quit smoking wore one?
"4 days quit, I've already saved 35 dollars" Shevie you've got something here !!! Cool idea !!!
I'll make one tomorrow, I can't resist this badge. I will also post it.
Awesome !!!
As always Shevie, you think of the most awesome things.
"Thank you for taking the time to share your suggestion about cessation success badges with the American Cancer Society. I have forwarded your message to our staff who handle these considerations. Please be assured that your input is important to us and helps us improve our Great American Smokeout and other tobacco cessation resources."
The Smokeout is held on the third Thursday of November. This year, that will be the 17th. That is the day I'm suggesting our combined shows of force and support.
Here is a rough draft of what I will be saying on it. Of course, the numbers will change to whatever they are on the night before.
Hi. My name is Shevie.
I quit smoking on May 23, 2005.
In that time I have NOT smoked 45,856 cigarettes,
saving myself $7,979.
By doing so, I have recovered 1 year, 1 week, and 5 days of my life.
Interested in quitting tobacco? Ask me.