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The ChallengeFrom March 1 to April 11, make a commitment not to smoke for 6 weeks and qualify to win one of many prizes!
Participate in the Challenge in your own way: alone, with the help of a non-smoking sponsor or by teaming up with another smoker who also wants to quit.
- I Quit
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I quitThe decision to quit smoking isn't made overnight. For more information, to obtain support and to help prepare yourself, you may refer to this section
- I HelpI help
Most former smokers say the same thing: it's easier to quit smoking when you feel you've got support. That being the case, what better way to KO the smoking habit than as part of a team? Whether you're a non-smoker or a smoker who'd like to butt out for good, you can help someone in your circle free him- or herself from cigarettes.
- Tools and ResourcesTools and resources
Download the following tools to support you in your decision to quit smoking.
- Participant's FileParticipant's file
A practical and customized tool to help you succeed in the Challenge! (You must be registered to use the Participant's file)
- CommunityCommunity
Join us to be part of a network of motivating and motivated followers. Whether for consulting messages or for contributing, don't miss paying a visit. You'll see: motivation grows with use!
- Work EnvironmentWork environment
Living smoke-free is one of the best decisions a person can make for his or her health, and among the people in your circle there must certainly be smokers who want to quit.
Support them by promoting the Quit to Win! Challenge in your organization.
2011 winners
Grand Prize for participants 18 and over, offered by Transat Holidays
An all-inclusive one-week vacation package for 2 adults at the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Hotel in Jamaica. Worth approximately $3,000.
Winner: Lucie Ranger, Lachute – Laurentides
Prizes for participants 18 and over, offered by Hôtel PUR - Solo Prize
A stay for two at Hôtel PUR in Quebec City of an approximate value of $300, taxes included.
Winner: Suzie Bouchard, Alma – Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
Prizes for participants 18 and over, offered by Hôtel PUR - Teammate Prize
A stay for two at Hôtel PUR in Quebec City of an approximate value of $300, taxes included.
Winner: Anne-Marie Bourque, Laval
Prizes for participants 18 and over, offered by Hôtel PUR - Sponsor Prize
A stay for two at Hôtel PUR in Quebec City of an approximate value of $300, taxes included.
Winner: Marie-Noëlle Tremblay, Alma – Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
Prize for participants under the age of 18, offered by ACTI-MENU
A 64GB iPod touch, worth approximately $429.
Winner: Jean-Christophe Blanchard, Saint-Antonin – Bas-Saint-Laurent
Regional Prizes, offered by Clarins
Regional prizes (1 prize for each of the 16 regions)
Sixteen (16) gift baskets of Clarins products, of a value of $250 each.
Support Prizes for sponsors or teammates (1 for each of the 16 regions), offered by Clarins
Sixteen (16) gift baskets of Clarins products, of a value of $150 each.
| Area | Participants | Sponsor or teammate |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent | Olivier Roy, St-Michel-du-Squatec | *Registered solo |
| Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean | Benoît Thivierge, Alma | *Registered solo |
| Québec | Derick Patridge, Stoneham | Elodie Ouellet, sponsor |
| Mauricie—Centre-du-Québec | Sylvain Leclair, St-Eugène | *Registered solo |
| Estrie | Anne-Marie Dulac, Sherbrooke | *Registered solo |
| Montréal | Lise Germain, Lasalle | *Registered solo |
| Outaouais | Gilles Bois, La Pêche | Joanne Bernier, teammate |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue | Julie Chénard, Amos | *Registered solo |
| Côte-Nord | Véronique St-Gelais, Ragueneau | *Registered solo |
| Nord-du-Québec –Terres-Cries | René Beaulieu, Chapais | Annie Beauregard, teammate |
| Gaspésie—Iles-de-la-Madeleine | Ursule Dupuis | *Registered solo |
| Chaudière-Appalaches | Ginette Gosselin, Ste-Agathe, co. Lotbinière | *Registered solo |
| Laval | Natasha Petiquay-Michaud, Laval | Alain Michaud, teammate |
| Lanaudière | Hélène Nadeau, L’Assomption | Josée Venne, sponsor |
| Laurentides | Isabelle Talks, Blainville | Kevin Talks-Bélanger, sponsor |
| Montérégie | Marilyne Bastien, Sorel-Tracy | *Registered solo |




