Personal Stories
Best of Video Blogs
Over the course of this program, our video bloggers have experienced the highs and lows that are often associated with a quit attempt. Watch this five-minute "best of" montage.
Personal Stories
Follow along with your fellow Pennsylvanian's as they attempt to kick the habit. Check back frequently for updates to their video blogs.
Michael H.
- Berks County
- 50 years old
- Smoker for 38 years
- Both parents have smoked and quit
- Eldest sister has emphysema from smoking
- Has previously tried the patch, gum and Chantix
Charing B.
- Philadelphia County
- 30 years old
- Both parents smoke
- Co-host of an online radio show
- Has previously tried the patch and lozenges
- Quitting with a friend
Angela and Justin W.
- Lancaster County
- Angela is 24, Justin is 27
- Married for one year
- Angela started smoking at age 14, Justin began in college
- Both want to quit for their 15 month old daughter
Ed W.
- Allegheny County
- 46 years old
- Tried to quit three times in 2007
- Working with smokers makes it difficult to quit
- Wants to quit for his family
Marcy S.
- Allegheny County
- 42 years old
- Started smoking at age 19
- Several quit attempts; no success
- Wants to quit for her health, husband and father
- Clear Channel Account Executive
Todd G.
- Lancaster/York County
- 19 years old
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Started smoking at age 13
- Many family members smoke
- Wants to quit for his younger brother
Ed R.
- Northhampton County
- 48 years old
- Started smoking at age 13
- Already had a stroke
- Ready to quit for the last time
Smoking Fact
Smoking low-tar or low-nicotine cigarettes appears to have little effect on reducing the risk of coronary heart disease.
