At the beginning of January, 9 brave Club fans decided to take the step towards a smoke-free life. Thanks to the professional help of Jana, recognized tobaccoologist, and the financial support of Club Brugge Foundation, these 9 winners were able to fight against the cigarette and contribute to a smoke-free stadium.
RECOGNIZED SMOKING CESSATION SESSIONS
At the beginning of January, we made an appeal to everyone who felt encouraged to quit smoking. We were able to offer a small group of people the opportunity to join us on this journey to a smoke-free life.
We kicked off with an information session after which each individual could decide whether or not they wanted to start this track. Our tobaccoologist Jana proved very convincing, because everyone at the info session eventually signed up. Even then a foundation for the close-knit group they have now become.
THE SAUCE OF CLUB BRUGGE
The participants went through 8 sessions during which the tobaccoologist helped them step by step get rid of their addiction to the cigarette. All sessions took place at the Jan Breydel Stadium, alternating between the A-core dressing room, Academy House, the Presidents Club and the Friends & Family Bar. Places where fans would not otherwise go were the setting for the 9 participants during this challenging journey.
Not only by offering unique locations for the sessions, but also in numerous other ways we tried to provide additional motivation for the participants. For example, they were given the unique opportunity to assist the flag-wavers during the Champions League match Club-Benfica. And when a Club match followed a smoke-stop session, we all watched together with a delicious fresh pizza to go with it. As icing on the cake, each participant received a personalized message from Bjorn Meijer to give them that extra push after the final session to Bluvn Goan and not give up.
100% SUCCESSFUL
Yesterday, Thursday, March 30, 2023, the last session went on within this trajectory of Club Brugge Foundation. The atmosphere within the group is resigned, as each of them has already quit smoking since 2 months."I can take the stairs again, I hardly need my puffer anymore and I have much more energy," Cindy shares with the group. Yves, café owner, is also happy that he was finally able to quit smoking:"I only buy cigarettes to sell in my café," he reveals.
Many participants also talk about how they unconsciously influence their immediate environment as well. For example, numerous colleagues, friends or family members have already quit smoking thanks to the support and tips of our smoking cessationists.
Now the participants will continue their journey individually, but in any case with the support of each other and Club Brugge Foundation!
