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Driven to Quit Challenge using new car as incentive to butt out

Here’s some incentive for smokers to kick the habit: a new car.

The Canadian Cancer Society and the Perth District Health Unit are teaming up again this year for the Driven to Quit Challenge.

Smokers are tasked with trying to stay tobacco-free for the month of March.

Dominique Bruce from the PDHU says you can make it part of your New Year’s Resolutions:

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Bruce says this kind of thing works well for people looking to lose the habit:

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Those that successfully complete the challenge could win one of three cars.

You can register for Driven to Quit online until February 28th.

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
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