Shared Stories

Kindsey D. The training modules and live workshop blew my mind. Evidence-based practices and years of research back the curriculum. I started teaching the class and watched those I was educating become just as surprised that ‘this stuff simply makes sense.’

Mark P. I smoked for over 35 years and here I am, 2.5 years smokefree and hopefully many more to come! I feel so much better, I breathe better, and my blood pressure is the best it's been in over 30 years. I'm so glad I gave Freedom From Smoking a shot.

Jack H. My personal journey was to have lifestyle changes—to quit smoking and lose weight at the same time. Since my Freedom From Smoking quit date, I have lost 80 pounds and hiked 3,500 miles. The difference in my physical and mental health is tremendous.

George G. I tried to quit more than a dozen times but was completely addicted. After my son was born, I knew I had to stop for good. I successfully quit through Freedom From Smoking and a year later got certified as a Facilitator. Now I help others quit.

Lisa G. I’m glad I never gave up trying to quit. Change takes time and practice. Smoking cessation programs work. Not only is the smoker given tools to succeed but by engaging with others who are trying to achieve the same goal they build a support system.

Shayna R. I was diagnosed with asthma when I was in my mid-20s. Every year I would get this horrible cough for months and there weren't any real answers as to why.

A H. I have bronchiectasis, with frequent flareups requiring antibiotics. I also have asthma that gets set off when I am sick and when I am around chemicals, campfires and wildfire smoke.

Rachel S. I live in Kennett Square, PA, "Mushroom capital of the world"

Dawn S. My father died of lung cancer when I was 25. I had to watch him slowly deteriorate over the course of a few years. I remember the cough that he had before he was diagnosed and the descriptions of the pain in his chest. 

Marla M. On September 4, 2018, I woke up and went to work like any other work day. I had no idea that before the end of the day my life would change forever. 

Nina S. Karen Molesphini Cowley is the reason we walk. 

A K. On 21st July 2021, both my parents started coughing mildly with no other symptoms. On the 22rd my father developed mild fever but no other symptoms.

Kristie C. My story is about my dad, Sheriff Joe. Being in law enforcement, he helped a lot of people and that is where his story begins. 

Judy S. My father William (forever 59) went to the hospital with a shooting pain in his left shoulder on 7/17/21. We were informed that he had stage 3b squamous cell carcinoma lung cancer that was unresectable. 

Olyfran M. My daughter, Francine Maigue, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer on May 20, 2019 and passed away on February 22 ,2022.