Would you rather use tobacco or win cash? That’s the question being put to Ontario youth. A new six-week, quit-smoking contest begins on January 26th. The “Wouldurather” contest challenges youth to give up tobacco use for a chance to win up to $2,500 in prizes. The contest is open to young people in Ontario between the ages of 18 to 29 years, or students who are enrolled in college or university. Contestants must register themselves and a buddy before January 26th at www.wouldurather.ca.
There is also plenty of flexibility for people wanting to enter the Wouldurather contest, she adds. The contest gives people four different categories to enter, including:
– Quit For Good: Regular smokers pledge to quit smoking and remain smoke-free.
– Keep The Count: Regular smokers pledge to reduce their smoking by half.
– Party Without The Smoke: Regular or social smokers pledge to give up smoking when drinking alcohol.
– Don’t Start & Win: Non-smokers or ex-smokers pledge to stay smoke-free.
“Wouldurather” also provides plenty of support to help you stay tobacco-free for the six-week duration of the contest with and motivational e-mails along with free nicotine patches and gum will also be available.
The contest is organized by Leave the Pack Behind, a youth-focused tobacco control initiative funded by the Ontario government.