To celebrate the many commitments to quitting smoking, here are some of our favorite stories supporting What’s Your Why?™ Read on to see why others quit, and share your own reason here.

Woman in a pink top practicing yoga, showcasing her dedication as a new instructor.

I started teaching yoga earlier this year.

I started teaching yoga earlier this year and smoking doesn’t fit the lifestyle. If I am going to be a good health role model, smoking cannot be part of the equation.

- Lateesha G., Age 38


A man and woman stand on the beach, smiling joyfully as they celebrate a special milestone together.

I will be turning 60 in 2016...

I will be turning 50 in 2015, I want to become healthy. I don't like the way my car/home smells anymore and I would like to be around to enjoy my life. The money I could save I could use it to take a vacation to see my family.

- Lyndsai J., Age 49


A man and a young girl smile joyfully in the warm sunlight, embodying familial love.

I owe it to my family to live a happy...

My why is that my 7 year old son spent 7 days before Christmas in the children's ward…due to a super bad asthma attack. His asthma was aggravated by my wife and I smoking. I owe it to my family to live a happy, healthy and smoke free life!.

- Steven Age 48


Two women beam in the forest, a backpack beside them, prepared for a hike.

I want to be enough to go hiking again...

I want to be healthy enough to go hiking again without any breathing issues!.

- Hanna W., Age 21


A woman and a girl joyfully planting flowers in a vibrant garden, symbolizing love and memories.

I did for my grandchildren...

I did it for my grandchildren. I didn't want their memory of my scent to be that of an ashtray. I no longer have to worry about who I'm with, who is driving, is there a smoking area? Where is that smoking area? How many cigarettes do I have? Do I need to go out and get a pack for morning? Everything about me and my life is my 'Why'.

- Lisa, Age 52


A man in a wetsuit sits on a surfboard, reflecting simply on his future.

I have my future ahead of me. Simple..

“I have my future ahead of me. Simple.”

- Adam H., Age 21