This is a place to find real stories from real people who have suffered through tough times with smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. Read their stories for inspiration to help you or a loved one.
Cara Jean Wahlers
Cara Jean Wahlers is smoke-free today because of the love and help she received from her fiancé. Cara found a quit method more powerful than her addiction—love. Read the her story
Alice Curry
In August 2009, everything changed when Alice was diagnosed with lung cancer. She was shocked. Her first thought was “Why me? I never smoked a cigarette in my life.” Read the her story
Lorene Sandifur
Indiana launched its public awareness quit campaign featuring Lorene Sandifur from Kokomo, Indiana. Lorene is telling her story of losing her husband Gary to lung cancer that spread to his brain. Read her full story
Molly
Molly didn't believe someone her age could get lung cancer. After smoking for only 10 years, at the age of 30, Molly was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Read her full story
Rene Hicks
Stand-Up Comedy is Tough. It Could Actually Kill You. René Hicks, a nationally known comedian, was diagnosed in 2001 with lung cancer. Her lungs had the characteristics of a long-time smoker, but René never smoked a day in her life. Read her full story
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