Quit cigs and help cancer patients

CANCER sufferers could benefit from smokers' cash thanks to a scheme to help people quit.

Lindsey Lodge Hospice fundraiser Mel Banham said he hoped getting quitters to donate money to cancer sufferers will give them an extra reason to stop smoking on No Smoking Day, Wednesday March 11.

Mr Banham said: "We are looking for people willing to take up our Stop the Ash and Donate the Cash challenge.

"The sad fact is that our hospice nurses see the end result of cancer for many people.

"We thought that maybe if smokers could kick their habit and support charity by taking up our challenge it might help them make the important decision to go smoke-free."

Last year, a person died from smoking-related diseases every day of the year in North Lincolnshire.

There are three steps smokers need to make to take part in the challenge.

Step one is to make the big decision to quit smoking.

Step two is to get the support of family, friends and colleagues.

Step three is simply to donate the money normally spent on smoking to help Lindsey Lodge look after someone in real need of hospice care.

To take part in the challenge contact Mr Banham on 01724 843731 or e-mail: fundraising@lindseylodgehospice.org.uk.

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