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American Cancer Society's 26th Annual Great American Smokeout!

On Thursday, November 21, 2002, join the NASA GSFC Fitness Center as they participate in the Great American Smokeout, which will give smokers a day to focus on starting anew as smoke-free, healthy adults. The promise of a life free of addiction to tobacco and nicotine has encouraged many smokers to join the promotion, and prove to themselves that they can live one day, and the rest of their lives, without cigarettes.

Did you know that smokers are twice as likely as non-smokers to suffer from a heart attack? The risk for developing many diseases & health conditions dramatically decreases if you stop smoking. Smoking, along with lack of physical activity, are major risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease, and are also among the most modifiable. It's up to you to live a healthier life, and you can do it!

The Goddard Fitness Center will be offering "Kick The Stick" goody bags on November 21, 2002. Each bag will contain information to help you quit smoking, as well as some neat treats to reward you for your efforts. There will also be an evening abdominals exercise class in the Fitness Center to work those nicotine cravings away!

Don't smoke, but know someone who does? Bring in your buddy or collect information for him or her, and make the pledge to be a source of support to help your friend quit smoking. Visit the Fitness Center for further details.

On Thursday, November 21, 2002, make the commitment to KICK THE STICK!!
For more information, contact the NASA GSFC Fitness Center at (301) 286-8404.