Stories of Hope

Harold Wilson

Hello, my name is Harold Wilson and I am a non-smoker that had a two pack-a-day habit for 42 years. My last day of smoking was on May 30, 2006 at 6:00 A.M. Read entire story here.

Smoking Cessation Participants at Columbia/Boone County Health Department

"It's a great program and I would still be smoking if it wasn't for this program." (J. S.)

"I thought the program was wonderful and I recommend it to everyone (smokers) I know!" (M. E.)

"Pleased with services and happy to be a quitter." (P. J)

"Satisfied with program and ability to quit." (B. P.)

"Good program! Very appreciative of the services." (J. P.)

"Our son is the biggest motivating factor for both me and my wife." (G. S.)

"Keep it up! I recommend program frequently and am now resolving insurance issues to receive Chantix." (S. V.)

"Happy to have saved money. Talking to someone helped immensely, greater encouragement. Tell everyone 'thank you' for the program." (E. H.)

"I smoked for 35 years nonstop, and this program helped me quit without problems. Thank you guys so much for accepting me into your program." (Y. K.)

"Great program. I keep trying to quit; tired of smoking, tired of it controlling my life. My mom died of lung cancer and it's the first time I recognized it (smoking) as an addiction." (T. O.)

"Great program, I want to see it continue." (C. B.)

"This is a wonderful program. The expense of buying NRT is very high, and the fact that you offer free patches is great and will help many people." (J. M.)

"I appreciated the patches; happy all the way around." (K. Y.)

"I would like to try the program again; I encountered new stressors while in the program the first time and that made it very difficult to quit smoking." (P. L.)

"I am really glad I did it (the program)! It's so great being smoke free!" (G. B.)

"I just think it's a wonderful thing." (J. K.)

"I'd like to give it a try again; I just have to wait until I'm ready." (P. R.)

"I was just told I only have 2-3 months left to live and this caused me to start smoking again. I want to quit before I die. I'd like to try Chantix but cannot afford it right now." (B. W.)

"I quit smoking completely until about 10 days ago and then started smoking about 6 cigarettes a day. I want to quit again soon." (E. M.)

"I just started Chantix. I want to start the new year smoke free. Your program helped me get motivated to quit." (L. S.)

"I can't thank you enough because you have saved three lives. My husband, father, and I quit smoking together thanks to you and your program!" (M. S.)

"I'd like to schedule another appointment and get back in the program and my daughter would like to also." (A. E.)

"You all did an excellent job and I really appreciate it." (S. J.)

"I think it's a good program and it will help lots of people." (R. E.)

"I really appreciate this service you offer." (C. W.)

"I appreciate everything you all did for me and I feel so much better now that I am smoke free." (S. S.)