When I was 19, my grandfather died from respiratory complications from emphysema. He was a lifelong smoker, and in honor of him I vowed that I’d never smoke.
Despite close friendships with several smokers and even marrying a smoker six years ago, I’ve been true to my word. Never had a puff of any kind, other than a cream puff.
I’m happy to say now that my dear husband has been smoke-free for 10 months. Supporting him on his journey to quit was difficult, but always worth it.
Knowing that you benefits pros aren’t ones to shy away from difficulty (fiduciary compliance, anyone?), I encourage you to join in today’s national effort to help smokers quit the habit.
Nov. 18 marks the 35th annual Great American Smokeout, a nationwide event to encourage smokers to go smoke-free for 24 hours.
I know many of you have smoking cessation programs at your companies, because you’ve written me about them and your employees’ success. And I truly couldn’t be happier — both for your employees’ lungs and lifespans, and your company’s bottom lines. But today, let’s kick things into higher gear to help employees kick the habit once and for all.
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