The Tips from Former Smokers campaign features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke. Their compelling stories send a powerful message: Quit smoking now. Or better yet — don’t start.
Real Stories
Meet Shawn
Shawn, 51, Washington State; diagnosed with throat cancer at age 46
Meet Roosevelt
Roosevelt, 51, Virginia; had a heart attack at age 45
Meet Terrie
Terrie, 51, North Carolina; diagnosed with oral and throat cancers at 40
Campaign Resources
Badges and Buttons
Buttons for the General Public Share the message of the Tips campaign on your Web site.
Buttons for Healthcare Providers Let other physicians and providers know about the Tips campaign.
Images and Photos
Photo of Annette [JPEG, 200x286 - 73KB], 57, New York; diagnosed with lung cancer at age 52
Photo of Brandon [JPEG, 200x292 - 71KB], 31, North Dakota; diagnosed with Buerger’s disease at age 18
Photo of Shawn [JPEG, 154x251 - 55KB], 51, Washington State; diagnosed with throat cancer at age 46
Photo of Shawn [JPEG, 586x198 - 101KB], 51, Washington State; diagnosed with throat cancer at age 46
Featured Videos
Get to know the real people who appear in the Tips from Former Smokers campaign. Watch their videos to hear what it’s like to live with a smoking-related illness, why they started smoking, and their motivations for quitting.
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What You're Saying
4 months today, after 40 plus years. Thanks to these commercials.
Ann, via Facebook
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