Butt Out! It’s the Great American Smokeout!

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Butt out! Its the Great American Smokeout!
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Did you know a very special day is set aside every year to encourage smokers and tobacco users to put out those butts and kick the habit?  Not to be confused with Kick Butts Day, the Great American Smokeout is an annual event that takes place on the third Thursday of November, one week before the Thanksgiving holiday.

The idea started years ago, by Arthur Mullaney. The idea gradually picked up steam and in 1977, the American Cancer Society took the event nationwide.

Besides encouraging tobacco-users to quit, the Great American Smokeout also raises awareness about the dangers of smoking. Did you know smoking is linked to 15 different cancers? Not only is smoking bad for your health, second-hand smoke is not healthy for friends and loved ones either. Once you start, quitting can be a difficult task for many. So if you don't smoke, don't start.

2009 marks the 34th Great American Smokeout. This year, the special day falls on November 19th, 2009. 
 

Great American Smokeout Resources:

• Cigarette Calculator - Ever wondered how many cigarettes you smoke in a given time period? Find out!
• How Much Does it Cost Calculator - Ever wondered how much money goes up in smoke? Especially in this economy, find out how much money you could save by kicking the habit.
• Craving Stopper - Download this freebie to your desktop to help with those annoying cravings!
• I'm a Born Non-Smoker T-Shirt Transfer
  
• Be Smoke-Free Just Like Me Stickers - Go ahead and print these fun stickers.
• Be Patient Stickers - Giving up smoking can be difficult. If you know someone who is trying to quit, these free stickers will "warn" others a non-smoker is in progress!

And no matter how old or young you are, it's never too late to quit! And if you or someone you know smokes, today is a great day to kick the habit! It could save your life!   Spread the word!