2011 Archived
| Alberta Powell
Produced For Arkansas Department of Health
Description Alberta Faye Powell, a middle-aged woman, is getting ready for her daily run on the River Trail in Little Rock, Arkansas. As she warms up, ties her laces, and begins her run, she compares training for a marathon to quitting smoking, stating that getting the help of a trainer is key to success for both of these ventures. A narrator encourages viewers to call a toll free number for additional information and cessation supplies.
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2011 Archived
| Alberta Powell - Print
Produced For Arkansas Department of Health
Themes Quitline Promotion, Health Consequences of Smoking
Description An ex-smoker, Alberta Powell, is stretching before her morning run. She smoked for 37 years and was worried about her health. Now a marathon runner, Alberta encourages smokers to call the Quitline for free advice and support from a trained quit coach who can help smokers overcome their addiction.
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2010 Archived
| Chris Broadway
Produced For Arkansas Department of Health
Description An African American man and his daughter and sitting on a park bench. He explains that she brought home information about the Stamp Out Smoking program from school and that he called the Quitline and was successful. The father and daughter play softball and snuggle on the bench, and it is apparent that she is thrilled that her dad has made the effort to remain healthy. A narrator encourages viewers to call a toll free number for additional information and cessation supplies.
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2010 Archived
| Chris Broadway - Print
Produced For Arkansas Department of Health
Description An African American dad is down on one knee, holding a baseball bat, and his daughter is blissfully hugging him from behind. The text explains that Chris tried to stop smoking several times, but this time, with the help of the Stamp Out Smoking materials and counselors, he was successful. Chris encourages other smokers to call the quit line for free assistance and medications.
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2011 Archived
| Kevin Goggans
Produced For Arkansas Department of Health
Description Kevin, a white, middle aged mad is sitting on a park bench with his four-wheeler in front of him. He explains that he called 1-800-Quit-NOW for cessation assistance, and it was a free service that was successful for him. Kevin was putting his cigarette money into a cookie jar, and it turned out to be enough to purchase the four wheeler vehicle that he always wanted. He explains that he and his dog Sky enjoy riding on it. A narrator encourages viewers to call a toll free number for additional information and cessation supplies.
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2011 Archived
| Valli Hall
Produced For Arkansas Department of Health
Description Valli, a white, middle-aged woman, compares smoking cessation to losing her best friend, since she started smoking when she was only 16 years of age. Valli had tried to stop smoking at other times in her life but was unsuccessful. She explains that the Quitline counselors were helpful and patient and that the decision to quit was a positive one for her health and wellbeing. Valli encourages others to call the Quitline for free assistance and medications.
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