May 29th 2017

1. Smoking Cessation Initiatives
Available in Saskatchewan
Diana Ng, Health Integration Coordinator

2. Agenda
This presentation will highlight:
 Who we are & what we do
 Smoking cessation initiatives:
 Run to Quit program
 First Week Challenge
 Smokers’ Helpline
 Break It Off
 Available support services & program from the
Canadian Cancer Society

3. Who we are

4. Our vision
Creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer
Our mission
The eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life
of people living with cancer
How we fulfill our mission
L I F E
Leading
cancer
research
Influencing
public
policy
Focusing on
patients and
caregivers
Engaging
more
Canadians

5. [Video]
Our Shared Story

6. Run to Quit

7. Partnerships
Evaluation Quit Partner
Funding

8. What is Run to Quit?
Run to Quit helps people quit smoking
by learning to walk or run 5 km

9. • 10-week smoking cessation program
• Started in April: Saskatoon, Regina & virtual

10. Run to Quit across
Canada
In-store Training
• Every province
• 50 Running Rooms
Virtual Training &
Do itYourself
• Everywhere!

11. How it works
Register
Program
support
Quit
smoking
5k event
Win cash
and
prizes
Smoke-free
life!
• Register at runtoquit.com
• Smoking cessation resources + tools

12. Program streams:
• 10 week training programs
•In-store $69.99 •Virtual $49.99
• DIY program •FREE

13. Go to runtoquit.com for registration dates
• Fall,Winter and Spring sessions
• Pick a quit date that works best for you

14. Why it works
 Exercise helps cope with
cravings and stress
management
 Evidenced-based cessation
information
 Prize incentives to be won
 Structured & supportive
training program

15. What participants are saying
“Running
takes the place of
the urge to do
something when you
are quitting.”
- Kathryn Walks
“It was helpful knowing they were going
through the same things as me. It made
me want to quit.”
- Brenda Sparks

16. Winners!

17. Spread the Word!
“My Dad saw Run to Quit
on the news and said I
should sign up!”
- Graham Gare, $1000Winner
“My friend’s encouragement
gave me the confidence I
needed to take the first
step and register.”
- Jessica Therrien, $1000Winner

19. Take a step towards
a healthier lifestyle!
• Go to runtoquit.com
• Tell others
• Order materials
• Join the conversation

20. For more information contact:
Diana Ng
Health Integration Coordinator
(306) 244-7600
dng@sk.cancer.ca

21. FirstWeek Challenge
Contest

22. • Contest runs until January 2018
• Challenge your family, friends, & co-workers!
• Two winners selected every month
• Participating provinces: SK, MB, ON, NB, PEI, YT
FirstWeekChallengeContest.ca

23. FirstWeekChallengeContest.ca
• Register now to be entered in
the quit contest for the first
week of next month
• Remain tobacco free for the first
week – the first 7 days – of next
month, and you could win $500
• If at first you don’t succeed...
try, try again 

24. Smokers’ Helpline

25. Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service
from the Canadian Cancer Society offering
support and info about quitting smoking &
tobacco use.
Call toll-free 1-877-513-3333 to get connected
with a quit coach or visit smokershelpline.ca
Monday- Thursday: 8am-9pm
Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am-5pm

26. Break It Off

27. Join Canada’s biggest break-up!
“Break It Off”
• Break It Off helps
young adults end their
unhealthy relationship
with tobacco
• Learn about breakup
methods, overcoming
cravings, and staying
smoke-free
• Visit: breakitoff.ca

28. Support Services
available from the
Canadian Cancer Society

29. services
• Peer support
• Volunteer driver program
• Financial assistance
• Cancerconnection.ca
• Advocacy services

30. Sometimes getting to treatment may be
challenging, but the Canadian Cancer
Society can help!
Volunteer drivers

31. Financial Assistance
Up to $700
per year
Transportation
&
accommodation
costs

32. Information
• Cancer.ca
• Publications
• Cancer information service 1-888-939-3333
• Community services directory

33. Here are some of the topics we can cover:
• questions about all types of cancer • risk reduction
• cancer treatments and their side effects • early detection
• cancer drugs • supports near you
• clinical trials • emotional support
• complementary and alternative therapies • coping with cancer
• cancer statistics
1-888-939-3333

34.  Annual email or mail reminder about your checkup
and what you should discuss with your doctor based on
your age and gender.
 Sign-up for free at: ReminderForLife.ca

35. Events & Fundraisers
• Daffodil pins & flowers: March-April
• Fierce Femme Five: September
• Relay for Life: May-June
• Jail n’ Bail: October

36. Visit: cancer.ca/sk to learn more
Nutrition - Tobacco Reduction - Protect Your Skin - Men’s
Cancers - Women’s Cancers - Environmental Risks

37. Your Actions Count!
itsmylife.cancer.ca

39. • Volunteer with the Society
• Make a donation
• Participate in our events
• Visit cancer.ca/sk to learn more

40. Questions? Contact us!
• Talk to an information specialist, toll-free at:
1-888-939-3333 from Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm
• Email us: hello@sk.cancer.ca
• Visit our website at: cancer.ca/sk
• Contact your local Canadian Cancer Society office:
Canadian Cancer Society
101-440 2nd Ave N
Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C3
(306) 244-4389

41. Thank you for your support!
Together, we’re making a
difference.