CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Terrie H.’s Voice Tip Ad

Terrie had cancer as a result of smoking. In a 2012 Tips From Former Smokers TV commercial, Terrie showed us how she got ready for her day. In this video, Terrie shares that the only voice her grandson ever heard was an artificial one. He was born after doctors removed her larynx. Her tip to smokers is to "make a video or recording of yourself reading a children's storybook and singing a lullaby—before smoking affects your health."


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[astrid]

"The only voice my grandson's heard is this one."
:'(

[missheize]

These ads helped me on my decision to quit smoking. Yesterday marked one year since I smoked my last cigarette. Thank you.

[anon]

I used to cry whenever this came on tv

[hotwax]

Perhaps the most effective anti-smoking ad I've ever seen.  It broke my heart to hear this poor woman's voice and hear her story.

RIP Terrie Linn McNutt Hall
July 19, 1960-September 16, 2013

It's because of people like you that I never want to smoke a day in my life.

[schmeltingaccident]

RIP Terrie. Thank you for being brave and trying to make an impact on future generations.

[imperfectplayers]

Excuse me, but I have to applaud this campaign. Say no to tobacco, today, now!

[faithneibert]

I have a friend that sounds like her. She smoked for 30 years before developing cancer of the larnyx. Fortunately, she has been cancer free ever since.I really admire her determination to lead a normal life. She doesn't let any slight bit of criticism affect her life. I would recommend her for the tips campeign.

[MonsieurALG]

This made me cry... I'm so proud to be an anti-smoker!! I lost my uncle to this freaking drug, and that was the reason I got so worked up to help smokers to quit smoking, I succeeded at making my best friend stop smoking and I'm never going to stop there!

[briannastainbrook]

This is so scary ... Like it gives me a nervous sweat through my skin and in my chest ... Its sad tho

[carlvevo]

it was really weird how everytime she talked the thing on her neck would push out

[MyZack]

Smoked my last cig a minute ago....and this video is motivating me to quit for real. Rest In Peace Terrie.

[CDC]

Thanks for sharing your story with us. We are very encouraged that Terrie’s story has made an impact on your life and encouraged you to quit smoking, especially at a young age. At the start of the campaign, she said that if she could prevent one person from smoking then she has done something great. We will be sure to share this with her. We hope your mother can find the right encouragement and motivation to quit as well. Let her know that free resources are available by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

[neonseastarz]

Thank you Terrie for being brave enough to speak in these commercials, knowing how judgmental some viewers may be. People often demonize smokers like we are criminals, but this punishment doesn't fit the crime, and I'm truly sorry for how much you have suffered. I admire you for speaking out and for trying to help others, this shows a level of compassion that some commenters deny you. These commercials have given me the strength to face my fears of quitting, and to seek help from others.

[fivedollars]

Cancer from smoking killed Terrie. She was 53 (1960 - 2013).

[Timsimon]

First week of patches done. These videos are really helping me stick with my plan.

[seilvox]

These ads are way better than the 'truth' ads they have going now. If they kept using these, I guarantee you that there would be a much bigger drop in the use of this stuff.

[ohanamaggie]

I'm 16, 17 in a month, and smoke daily. I just saw this, and even though I'm not an adult and don't have kids, I'm quitting. This honestly made me so sad that I cried... My mom smokes and if she ends up like that...I just... Ugh. I'm quitting. Thank you Terrie. I needed something to inspire me. I just couldn't find it. Until I found you.

[LuverofDisneyland]

RIP & bless her and I'm glad she preached the dangers before her death, she's a true hero

[grimpr]

Dont smokes, dont make the tobacco companies executives rich and living the good life in the carribean with beautiful women and good food, quit smoking and make them bankrupt, they deserve it.

[Siobhangarver]

Bless this women's heart for putting herself out there to teach people what will happen <3 Hope she is okay