In 2010 I ran the Quitober Challenge second pilot. We managed to get 11 organisations to sponsor their staff to quit smoking during October and for good. Here are the results.

1. University Staff
Council Staff
Corporate Staff
Quitober Report 2010
Participating staff: 69 membersParticipating employers: 11

2. Quitober Report 2010
Q1 : Did you remain smoke free for Quitober?
Elaine from Monash Uni
“Yes - Its fantastic. I found it much easier
to remain smoke free than any of my
previous attempts at quitting.”
Kim from UniNSW
“Yes - I couldn't have done it let alone
started it without this challenge .”
Jessica from the ANU
“Yes - It was great to have a small goal
– quitting for October – as a first step
to a larger goal - quitting for good! .”
Amanda from Uni SA
“Feel very proud of myself for
achieving something I didn't
think was possible. .”

3. Quitober Report 2010
Results on questions for Quitober Pack and Social Media

4. Quitober Report 2010
Comments:
Kim from Monash Uni
“I found that manual to be
the key to my success…...”
Manual:
Wristband:
Lynne from Southern Cross Uni
“I am still wearing the wrist
band, as it reminds me of
my determination to not
start smoking again.”
Michael from UniSA
“Good to read other peoples
comments and realise you
are not alone.”
Forum:
Michael from UniSA
“Good articles - I didn't admit
to breaking earlier because I
wanted to continue receiving
the newsletter. . ”
Newsletter:
Michael from Uni SA
“Yes - hope to win something
but I’m already a winner,
being smoke free is a huge
thing for me. ”
Prizes:

5. Quitober Report 2010
General Comments:
Amy from Sydney Uni
“…I was surprised there was
not more people participating.
I like that (Quitober) encourages
quitting without replacing
with other nicotine products.”
Melanie from SCU
“Thanks very much Des, from
a very happy and very thankful
non-smoker. Quitober was just
the push I needed. I love not
being addicted to tobacco.
Thank you”
Link to extra quotes
from members
Incentive Prize Winners
1st prize $600 cash: Justin Crawford - Hume City Council
2nd prize Audi A4 3 day rental: Helen Tournier - Manteena
3rd prize $400 cash: Rachelle Adamowicz - Monash Uni