For the second straight year, the local tobacco control coalition for Vigo County is teaming with state health officials to sponsor a statewide stop smoking contest known as “Quit 2 Win.”
The contest will offer cash prizes totaling $5,000, including a top prize of $2,500. Once the winner is determined, the prizes will be awarded later this fall.
To sign up, people can visit any one of the following locations: Booker T. Washington Community Center; Casey Indiana Business College; Indiana State University Cunningham Memorial Library; Owens Hall at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College; Bemis; Vigo County Public Library; and Kroger South.
The contest comes at an important time, as cigarette consumption in the state of Indiana is down significantly. In July 2007, a law was passed raising Indiana’s tobacco tax by 44 cents from 55 to 99 cents. Since that time, cigarette consumption in Indiana has dropped by 17.8 percent.
In order to enter the contest, you must be at least age 18, and pledge to stop using tobacco between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15.
All “Quit 2 Win” entries must be received by Sept. 1.
A winner will be drawn at random and tested to make sure they are tobacco-free. Cash prizes of $1,500 and $1,000, respectively, will be awarded to the second-place and third-place finishers. To enter online, visit the INShape www.inshape.IN.gov and click on the “Quit 2 Win” icon.
Hoosiers interested in signing up for the contest also can enter in person by filling out an entry card at various fairs and festivals throughout the state.
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