March 1st I Quit

The kick-off for the 2011 Challenge is January 19, 2011. All military smokers and non-smokers, their immediate family members, DND public, non-public fund and MFRC employees are invited to take the "March 1st, I Quit! Challenge" and stay smoke-free for at least one month, from March 1 to April 1, 2011.

Smokers and non-smokers may take part in the Challenge. Non-smokers may register as supporters of members trying to quit.

Participating is easy. Smokers must stop smoking by March 1, and remain smoke-free until at least April 1. They must register at a Strengthening the Forces Health promotion office (on bases across Canada) or on this web site from January 19 to midnight February 28, 2011.

Once registered in the Challenge, supporters and participants are eligible to win prizes provided by CANEX and SISIP Financial Services (SISIP FS), partners of the "March 1st, I Quit" Challenge.

Health Promotion teams on every base will provide support for smokers who decide to take this important step in the quitting process by organizing regular activities and providing information kits to everyone who registers.

The goal of the program is to prevent tobacco use-related diseases among CF members. The Health Promotion team recognizes that quitting may require many attempts and entering the "March 1st, I Quit! Challenge" provides smokers another opportunity to succeed.

For further information, please visit the Strengthening the Forces website