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Screenname: 030507 Real Name (optional): Mike Age: 31 Where Are You From: Norwood, MA What Do You Do: Army Recruiting Station Commander Married: Yes Kids: daughter, Emma Favorite Sports Team: Boston Red Sox, NE Patriots, Michigan Wolverines Why Did You Quit: sick of worrying about getting cancer and having my daughter lose me like I lost my parents (lung cancer) Brand/Length/Frequency: Kodiak- 8 years, Copenhagen- 4 years; 1/2 can a day

Screenname: 11x4 Real Name (optional): Corey Age: 36 Where Are You From: Spencer, MA What Do You Do: Project Manager for Telecommunication Cabling & Captain on a Paid on Call Fire Dept. Married: Yes Kids: 2 Favorite Sports Team: Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, NE Patriots, Richard Childress Racing Why Did You Quit: Too many people very close to me have had (winning) battles with cancer. I don't want to have an "at bat" with that one. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen 15+ years/ Skoal Mint 5 years. If I wasn't eating or sleeping I was dipping.

Screenname: 12171976 Real Name (optional): Danny Age: 30 Where Are You From: Hebron, KY (suburb of Cincinnati) What Do You Do: Operations Manager for a Foreclosure/ Property Management Firm Married: Yes Kids: no Favorite Sports Team: Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, Xavier Musketeers Why Did You Quit: For my 30th birthday, got tired of being a slave to the habit Brand/Length/Frequency: Kodiak Wintergreen 14 years

Screenname: 2manycans Real Name (optional): Scott Age: 38 Where Are You From: Houston, TX What Do You Do: Wildlife Biologist Married: Yes, to a wonderful lady Kids: 2 great kids Favorite Sports Team: Astros, Aggies, Texans, Rice Why Did You Quit: Tired of stuffing my piehole with snuff that could kill me, tired of failed attempts to stop, time away from wife, kids, family, friends, health issues, emabarassment, shame, excuses, and failure...It was time to finally Quit. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenskank, 23 years, all day

Screenname: 5lb Bass Real Name (optional): Ronny Age: 41 Where Are You From: Birmingham, AL What Do You Do: Software Sales Married: 3yrs Kids: yes Favorite Sports Team: Auburn - War Damn Eagle!! Why Did You Quit: I hate paying money to kill myself Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal fine cut/23 years HOF Class: September 2007 Quit Date: 06/20/2007

Screenname: AndruwJacksonTaylor Real Name (optional): Mark Age: 32 Where Are You From: Pelham, AL What Do You Do: Teacher/Coach Married: 10 years in July 2008 Kids: Andruw (5 Years), and Sarah Grace (2 Years) Favorite Sports Team: Penn State Football, Air Force Football, Atlanta Braves Baseball Why Did You Quit: For my family and to improve my overall mental and physical wellbeing. Brand/Length/Frequency: One can of Copenhagen per day from age 14 to age 32. Alma Mater: Jacksonville State University, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Quit Date: 9/11/2007-(Easy date to remember) HOF Class: December 2007

Screenname: Ashley Real Name (optional): Ashley Age: 22 Where Are You From: Garland, TX What Do You Do: Photographer/Full time student Married: noooooooo Kids: noooooooo Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Stars Why Did You Quit: I realized that I'm much too pretty to lose half my face. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen/3 years/all day

Screenname: Aquaman Real Name (optional): Jim Age: 44 Where Are You From: Conyers, GA What Do You Do: Telecommunications Engineer Married: Yes Kids: Yes - 2 sons Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Vikings, FSU Seminoles Football Why Did You Quit: Tired of always spitting Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Wintergreen Finecut / 33 years / about a can a day

Screenname: Beaver Real Name (optional): Chad Age: 36 Where Are You From: Cottage Grove, MN What Do You Do: Probation/Parole Officer Married: Yes Kids: 2 boys and 1 girl Favorite Sports Team: Minnesota Vikings Why Did You Quit: For myself and my family, I was sick and tired of being sick and tired! Brand/Length/Frequency: Kodiak, 18 years, 1/2 can a day Quit Date: 03/12/2007 HOF Class: June 2007

Screenname: BLove Real Name (optional): Bryan Love Age: 38 Where Are You From: Born in CO, Live Long Island NY What Do You Do: Sales Married: Yes Kids: Not yet, but I'm workin' on it Favorite Sports Team: Denver Broncos Why Did You Quit: It was time. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen/23 Years/1/2 to 1 can per day

Screenname: Bogey Real Name (optional): Frank Age: 34 Where Are You From: Columbus, Ohio What Do You Do: Intervention Specialist Married: Yes (8 years) Kids: 2 - 3yr. old daughter and son born on 3-2-07 Favorite Sports Team: Steelers, Yankees, and Texas football Why Did You Quit: I knew that it was time and wanted to be around for my family. I was tired of putting something into my body on purpose that could kill me, not to mention spending $5 bucks a day to discolor my teeth, and have bad breath. Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Mint Longcut/12 years/ can a day at least.

Screenname: chh76 Real Name (optional): Carlton Age: 32 Where Are You From: San Antonio, TX What Do You Do: Civil Engineer/Consultant Married: Yes Kids: 2 daughters Favorite Sports Team: AFA Falcons, Spurs Why DidYou Quit: Wanted to be free from the addiction. Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal LC wintergreen/ 10 years/Can per day Quit Date: 07/14/2007 HOF Class: October 2007

Screenname: chiefman Real Name (optional): chiefman Age: infinite Where Are You From: the dark side What Do You Do: professional debater Married: no Kids: none that i'm aware of Favorite Sports Team: the cosmic allstars Why Did You Quit: to see if the theory of relativity held true with quitters. Brand/Length/Frequency: all brands. all time, all space. Quit Date: 06/08/2007 HOF Class: September 2007 - CANSs

Screenname: CoryB Real Name (optional): Cory Biram Age: 25 Where Are You From: Kansas City, Missouri What Do You Do: Floor Covering Contractor Married: Yes Kids: 1 boy (dog), Grumpy Favorite Sports Team: Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals Why Did You Quit: Nicotine had me by the balls and I was tired of it. Brand/Length/Frequency: Grizzley Wintergreen, Timberwolf Wintergreen, Cope Black, 8 years, 1 can per day atleast Quit Date: 01/24/2006 HOF Class: May 2006

Screenname: dionnja1 Real Name (optional): Jason Age: 34 Where Are You From: Originally/Salem, MA Now/Savannah, GA What Do You Do: Physical Therapist Married: Yes - 3 years Kids: son (14 months) Favorite Sports Team: Red Sox, Patriots, Miami Hurricanes Why Did You Quit: Didn't want to die with half a face. Couldn't bear the thought of leaving my son fatherless because of something soooooo selfish! Plus it really is a disgusting habit!!! Brand/Length/Frequency: Kodiak

Screenname: Dipisbullshit- aka- Dibs Real Name (optional): Dave Age: 42 Where Are You From: Mooresville, NC What Do You Do: Contract Glazier Married: Yes Kids: 3 boys! Favorite Sports Team: Lakeshore Football- 3rd and 4th grade, Lakeshore Flag Football, Lakeshore Lacrosse, Lakeshore Basketball- Carolina Panthers. Why Did You Quit: Tired of looking like a mouth breathing redneck. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen/ 25+ years

Screenname: Dr. Jay Real Name (optional): Jay Age: 38 Where Are You From: Birmingham, AL What Do You Do: Pastor Married: Yes Kids: Daughter 7, Son 10 Favorite Sports Team: Lance Mountain, Mike Vallely (skateboarders) Why Did You Quit: Tired of lying. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen / 22 years / 3 cans per week HOF Class: August 2007 Quit Date: 05/01/2007

Screenname: eddykeller Real Name (optional): Eddy Keller (bet that one fooled everyone) Age: 47 Where Are You From: Lowell, Massachusetts What Do You Do: Computer Engineer Married: In the midst of a divorce Kids: 4 Favorite Sports Team: None so that you'd know. Why Did You Quit: Sick of all the lies and the deceptions. The truth is you think you are deceiving everyone but what you are really doing is destroying every element of self respect you have. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen, 32 years, all day

Screenname: Elguapo Real Name (optional): Brett Age: 50 Where Are You From: Portland, OR What Do You Do: Lawyer Married: Yes, finally. Kids: Two stepsons. 17 and 13. Love those guys. Favorite Sports Team: Oregon Ducks, Bode Miller, US Ski Team, MN Vikings Hobbies: Skiing, reading, writing, hoops, biking, anything outside. Why Did You Quit: Tired of it. Didn’t want to die. My family thought (knew) I was an idiot. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen / 30 years / 1 every 1 ½ days Quit Date: 8/24/07 (day after 50th birthday) HOF Class: December 2007

Screenname: Fishforsale Real Name (optional): A.J. Age: 36 Where Are You From: Fishers, IN What Do You Do: Sales and software developer Married: Yes Kids: 3 girls under 5 Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears, Notre Dame, AZ Diamondbacks Why Did You Quit: I was tired of living from can to can, trying to make myself believe that this can was my last. I had to face my addicition head-on and beat it. Brand/Length/Frequency: Timberwolf, Skoal, 18 years, as often as I could, staying up until 4:00 AM if needed.

Screenname: Flows Real Name (optional): Matt Age: 31 Where Are You From: Cincinnati, OH What Do You Do: Corporate Finance Married: Yes Kids: Daughter 10, Daughter 6, Son 3 Favorite Sports Team: Reds, Bengals, Irish Why Did You Quit: I didn't want my kids to think I was a weak hypocrite. Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Mint 16 years, Can a day HOF Class: November 2007 Quit Date: 07/31/2007

Screenname: FranPro Real Name (optional): Russ Age: 46 Where Are You From: Chi. - ATL and now NH What Do You Do: Franchise Dude Married: Yes Kids: 3 boys - 18 and twins 13 Favorite Sports Team: LSU - Pats - Bo Sox and Braves Why Did You Quit: To hang out here with the cool kids Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal WG Long Cut - 15 yrs - can a day

Screenname: free-at-last! Real Name (optional): Steve Age: 23 Where Are You From: Lancaster, PA What Do You Do: Sales, Management Married: Not Yet Kids: Not Yet Favorite Sports Team: Hiendrick Motorports, Eagles Why Did You Quit: I was sick and tired of the bad breath and always hiding the dip from friends and family. Also the fear of cancer made me so uneasy and made me worry so often. Brand/Length/Frequency: 6 or 7 different brands over the years but mainly Grizzly Wintergreen. Used dip for 10 years at about 3 1/2 cans a week. Quit Date: 09/10/2007 HOF Class: December 2007

Screenname: GreenwoodBearcat Real Name (optional): Kirk Age: 41 Where Are You From: Greenwood, MO What Do You Do: Professional Land Surveyor Married: Yes (9 Years) Kids: No Favorite Sports Team: NWMSU Bearcats, KC Chiefs & KC Royals Why Did You Quit: The thought of contracting cancer and made a serious money bet with NWCatfan (Brother) Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen/24 years/1 every other day Quit Date: 01/02/2008 HOF Class: April 2008

Screenname: grunt0302 Real Name (optional): Howie Age: 38 Where Are You From: Syracuse, NY What Do You Do: Professional Recruiter aka Headhunter Married: Yes< br> Kids: 2 beautiful little girls Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles & Sixers Why Did You Quit: I was tired of sneaking around behind my family's back. It was time to take charge of my life. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen/16 years/can a day

Screenname: Hank Real Name (optional): Shaun Age: 26 Where Are You From: Littleton, CO What Do You Do: Salesman for a premium incentive company Married: Yes, almost 3 years Kids: 1 on the way! Favorite Sports Team: USC Trojans football Why Did You Quit: I'm not ready to die Brand/Length/Frequency: Cope Long/11 years/ Whenever I wasn't eating or sleeping.

Screenname: Highway48 Real Name (optional): Larry Age: 27 Where Are You From: Cincinnati, OH What Do You Do: Civil Engineering Technician Married: Engaged Kids: None Favorite Sports Team: Cincinnati Bengals, Ohio State Buckeyes Why Did You Quit: It was time, I was ready, Plus my bro threatened to kick my ass if I didn't Comment: Skoal, I used to think you were my friend. Turns out you were out to kill me all along. You can go "F" yourself!!!!

Screenname: HISpower Real Name (optional): Lance Age: 40 Where Are You From: Houston, TX What Do You Do: Mortgage Loan Officer Married: Divorced Kids: 1 - son 15 (I have custody) Favorite Sports Team: don't matter Why Did You Quit: Tired of hiding, shame, guilt, and the risk of killing myself. Brand/Length/Frequency: started with Skoal (green) @ 15, switched to Copenhagen @ 20 for the next 18 years / dipped whenever awake and not eating.

Screenname: irishhokies Real Name (optional): Gene Age: 36 Where Are You From: Charlottesville, VA What Do You Do: Enterprise Software Sales Married: Yes Kids: 3 (boy/girl twins, girl) Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Steelers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Virginia Tech Hokies Why Did You Quit: It was time to grow up. Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Mint/17 years HOF Class: June 2007

Screenname: imskratty Real Name (optional): Mike Age: 41 Where Are You From: Madison, WI What Do You Do: Public health lab Married: Yes Kids: 19 year old son Favorite Sports Team: Minnesota Twins, Green Bay Packers Why Did You Quit: Wanted to decide how my day went, tired of tobacco making my decisions for me. Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal, Kodiak, Copenhagen, Grizzly. 25 years. A can every 2 days or so.

Screenname: iuchewie Real Name (optional): Greg Age: 31 Where Are You From: Twinsburg, OH (outside Cleveland) What Do You Do: Senior Project Manager Married: Yes Kids: Yes - 2 sons Favorite Sports Team: Indians, Steelers/Browns/Redskins, Indiana University Basketball Why Did You Quit: Didn't want my son to see his old man with a fatty Brand/Length/Frequency: Kodiak / 16+ Years / Can per day Quit Date: 07/24/2006 HOF Class: October 2006 - Cliff's Cohesive Units

Screenname: Iwantmylifeback Real Name (optional): Mark Age: 31 Where Are You From: Houston, Texas What Do You Do: Medical Equipment Sales Married: Yes Kids: One girl (born 01/2003) and one boy (born 04/2005) Favorite Sports Team: Houston Astros, Houston Texans, Tiger Woods Why Did You Quit: Despite truly enjoying dip, it simply got to a point where it wasn't worth it any longer. After seven years, I spent a large part of each day consumed with the thought that I was going to either become disfigured or dead from cancer. These thoughts became a constant obsession, all the while I was dipping. I decided to take my life back. Brand/Length/Frequency: Mint Long Cut Skoal, 7 years, If I wasn't sleeping or eating, I was likely dipping. HOF Class: August 2007

Screenname: jarsmom Real Name (optional): Kathi Rogers Age: 34 Where Are You From: Waxahachie What Do You Do: Paramedic by trade but now in home daycare since my son was born Married: happily Kids: 1 son 2 years old Favorite Sports Team: none Why Did You Quit: Conviction from God Brand/Length/Frequency: Changed cig brand off and on smoked for 16 years Quit Date: 07/31/2007 HOF Class: November 2007

Screenname: jimnpedro Real Name (optional): Jim Age: 53 Where Are You From: San Pedro, Ca What Do You Do: Union guy Married: No Kids: 1 daughter Favorite Sports Team: Nittany Lions and Steelers Why Did You Quit: It was just the right time.....Finally Brand/Length/Frequency: Cope/Kodiak for 37 years......All day every day

Screenname: JJ Real Name (optional): Julie Age: 42 Where Are You From: Moundridge, Kansas What Do You Do: nurse in drug and alcohol rehab facility Married: 21 Years Kids: 3 teenagers Jake 17, Abby almost 16 and Callie 13 Favorite Sports Team: Steelers Why Did You Quit: I quit - living dailyfearing dying from my addiction Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal fine cut a can a day for 24 years

Screenname: khasenfefer Real Name (optional): Keith Age: 40 Where Are You From: Des Moines, Iowa What Do You Do: Police Officer Married: Yes Kids: daughter, Courtney - son, Caleb Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs & KC Chiefs Why Did You Quit: Tired of the gorilla on my back, and wanted my freedom from tobacco's enslavement. Brand/Length/Frequency: Kodiak, Timber Wolf, Grizzly / 22 years / .75 to 1 can a day. Quit Date: 09/19/07 HOF Class: February 2008

Screenname: Killerattorney Real Name (optional): Jim Age: 45 Where Are You From: South Point, Ohio What Do You Do: Attorney at law Married: Recently divorced Kids: None Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears; Ohio State Buckeyes Why Did You Quit: Wife caught me after hiding it from her for 4 years - I quit to save my marriage, but it didn't work; but now I've quit because I don't want to be looked down on when people see me with tobacco in my lip or spitting in a cup or garbage can Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen or similar straight snuff/26 years/Usually a can a day

Screenname: Kona Real Name (optional): Kevin Age: 30 Where Are You From: Calgary , Alberta, Canada What Do You Do: Operations Manager (Ambulance service) Married: No Kids: No Favorite Sports Team: UNC Tar Heels, Chicago Bears Why Did You Quit: It was time. Tired of being a slave to it. Wanted to improve my health, so why not eliminate what was killing me Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen/ 15yrs. / All day

Screenname: larogers136 Real Name (optional): Lance Rogers Age: 34 Where Are You From: Waxahachie, TX What Do You Do: Female body inspector Married: happily Kids: 1 son 2 years old Favorite Sports Team: Anything but Bengals Why Did You Quit: Fear of the big "c" Brand/Length/Frequency: 1 can a day and 1 pack a day copenhagen 22 years, smoked 16 years Quit Date: 07/31/2007 HOF Class: November 2007

Screenname: LDIDDY Real Name (optional): Larry Age: 49 Where Are You From: Originally from Texas, now South Florida What Do You Do: Document Management Consultant Married: Yes Kids: 2.5 yr old...the L in LDIDDY Favorite Sports Team: Longhorns, Cowboys, Marlins, & Heat Why Did You Quit: Want to be around to see my little girl grow up... Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Reg & Long Cut / 36 years / 1 to 2 cans per day

Screenname: loot Age: 38 Where Are You From: NC What Do You Do: AutoCad, Architectural Married: Yes Kids: 3 sons Favorite Sports Team: Clemson Tigers, Cowboys, and Panthers Why Did You Quit: It was time. I dipped for 20 years and got a clean bill of health after many tests from an edoscopy to a colonoscopy. Chalked it up to good fortune and blessings and tossed my tin.

Screenname: mahum Real Name (optional): Mike Age: 42 Where Are You From: Houston, Texas What Do You Do: Analyst Married: Yes Kids: 2 kids Favorite Sports Team: Houston Astros Why Did You Quit: It was time to quit Brand/Length/Frequency: Cancerhagen 27+ years

Screenname: Manimal Real Name (optional): Dave Age: 35 Where Are You From: Colorado What Do You Do: Technical Writer Married: Yes Kids: 3 (15,4 and 2) Favorite Sports Team: Packers Why Did You Quit: I was sick of what my addiction was doing to me. It took away time from my wife and kids, it destroyed my self confidence, and it was eating away at my health. Brand/Length/Frequency: Kodiak / 20 years / 5 cans a week

Screenname: MemphisDave Real Name (optional): David Age: 46 Where Are You From: Memphis area What Do You Do: Editor/Partner for a publishing company Married: Yes 23 years Kids: 20 year old daughter Favorite Sports Team: Ole Miss Rebels Why Did You Quit: I really do not know. Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal long-cut wintergreen 1 can every four days HOF Class: November 2007 "The No Name Class" Quit Date: 8-13-2007

Screenname: mns36 Real Name (optional): Matt Age: 36 Where Are You From: Peachtree City, GA What Do You Do: Aircraft Mechanic Married: No Kids: No Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Thrashers Why Did You Quit: Quit for my health (not ready to die). Waste of money. Became an embarrassing habit that I was ashamed of. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen/20 years/Every possible moment HOF Class: May 2008 Quit Date: 02/01/08

Screenname: moe1078 Real Name (optional): Jason Age: 28 Where Are You From: Canton, Ohio What Do You Do: Service Married: No Kids: No Kids Favorite Sports Team: Any Cleveland Team, Ohio State Why Did You Quit: Tired of always worrying about cancer. Brand/Length/Frequency: Kodiak/Skoal/Grizzley straight. 1 can or more a day 10yrs

Screenname: mylilsecret Real Name (optional): Nickie Age: 36 Where Are You From: South Florida What Do You Do: Substitute Teacher Married: Yes - 16 years Kids: 3 boys 13, 9 and 8 Favorite Sports Team: Nascar Racing - Stewart #20 College Football - Canes Why Did You Quit: I was tired of all the effort it took for just one dip. Besides hurting myself, I never realized how many others I was hurting in the process of trying to keep a dip in my mouth. What was I truly showing my children? That it was ok to sneak and lie about my addiction .. no matter what the cost was. At that moment I knew it was time for me to grown up. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen / 20 years / 1 can every 1 1/2 days

Screenname: musicluvah Real Name (optional): Stacy Age: 45 Where Are You From: Fort Worth, Texas What Do You Do: Fire Fighter Married: 25 Years Kids: 23 & 21 & 6 week old grandson! Favorite Sports Team: Texas Rangers Why Did You Quit: I worried more & more about giving myself cancer over a stupid, selfish addiction/habit Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen/32+ yrs./constant - 1 1/2 - 2 cans a day

Screenname: OutdoorTexan aka ODT Real Name (optional): Curtis Age: 42 Where Are You From: Shepherd,TX What Do You Do: Welder/public speaker Married: Yes Kids: 3 Favorite Sports Team: Primos Hunting team Why Did You Quit: Squamous Cell Carcinoma aka the Big C aka cancer Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Spearmint/30+years/only while breathing

Screenname: pitthull Real Name (optional): Doug Age: 42 Where Are You From: Pittsburgh, PA What Do You Do: Program Manager Married: Divorced Kids: One daughter, Melody Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates Why Did You Quit: It was long overdue and my friends quit also Brand/Length/Frequency: Started at age 12 -- mainly Skoal finecut for the past 25 years -- ended at 2 cans per day, everyday.

Screenname: QuittinTime Real Name (optional): Andy Age: 36 Where Are You From: The Boonies of S.W. Missouri What Do You Do: Land Surveyor, Fisherman, Musician, Father & Husband Married: Yes Kids: Daughter: 12yrs.old. Daughter: Lived to be 1 mon.old.(1998). Son: 7 yrs.old Favorite Sports Team: St. Louis Cardinals Why Did You Quit: Have been a slave to the little round can of death for 25 years and it was time to regain my freedom. I needed to be here for my wife and family for a good long time, and I don't want to miss a thing. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copensmacken primarily, but would dip/chew anything under the sun. Skoal, Red Man, RedSeal, Levi Garrett, Kentucky Twist, etc., etc. Comments: This site is the best thing that could ever happen to end my 1/4 century tobacco career. I wish to thank all that are involved and those that will come to be invovled in the future. I've have met some the best friends that I could ever hope to know; the one's that saved my face and my life. For that, I thank you all, and I am proud to be a member.

Screenname: R.C. Real Name (optional): Ron Age: 37 Where Are You From: Beverly, Ohio What Do You Do: Steelworker (Alloy production) Married: 9 years in Sept. 07 Kids: Kara (26 months), and Hayley (7 months) Favorite Sports Team: Cowboys, Bengals, Clint Bowyer and the 07 Jack Daniel's Racing Team Why Did You Quit: Personal peace of mind. Couldn't live with the guilt and paranoia once the girls arrived. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen, Skoal, Redwood, RedSeal, Longhorn....just about all of them over a 30 year span. Alma Mater: Ohio University and University of Cincinnati

Screenname: RayRay Real Name (optional): Raymond Age: 40 Where Are You From: Selma, Alabama (stationed in San Antonio, TX) What Do You Do: Army Medic (16 years) / First-Sergeant Married: No Kids: daughter Favorite Sports Team: ALABAMA Crimson Tide Why Did You Quit: Tired of the NASTY HABIT, embarrassment, health risk and being addicted to the NASTY shit Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal-Skoal LC- COPE. 27 years up to a can a day for the last 10 years Quit Date: 06/15/2007 HOF Class: September 2007

Screenname: Remshot Real Name (optional): Stan Age: 45 Where Are You From: Centennial, Colorado What Do You Do: Director of Regional Operations Married: Yes - 17 years! Kids: 2 - Daughter Dana 13 yrs old, son Scott 11 yrs old Favorite Sports Team: Angels, Broncos (Chargers come in at a close 2nd) Why Did You Quit: I can't pin it down to any one thing. One day, I just started thinking about dip and dipping. Thinking about it was something that I had always been good at avoiding. I reached into my back pocket (a habit that does finally go away!!!) and pulled out my can of mint Skoal long cut. I held it up and said to my family, "This is my last can. When this is gone, I quit". My poor wife looked at me in shock. She gasped out, "What???". I repeated what I said. Both of my kids jumped out of their chairs, cheered, and ran to me and hugged and kissed me, followed by my wife. I want to walk my daughter down the aisle one of these days. I want to play with my grandkids. I want to grow old with my wife. Brand/Length/Frequency: Mint Skoal long cut - 27 years

Screenname: RideFast Real Name (optional): Hud Age: 38 Where Are You From: Boulder, CO past 20 years (grew up in Texas) What Do You Do: I/T Solutions Architect Married: nope Kids: 3 of the greatest boys on Earth Favorite Sports Team: Colorado Avalanche, Texas Longhorns, Dallas Cowboys Why Did You Quit: It was time. Passions: Bicycles and offroad motorcycles, give me 2 wheels, I am a happy camper Brand/Length/Frequency: Cope 20+ years

Screenname: rjuenger Real Name (optional): Rob Age: 33 Where Are You From: Englewood, CO What Do You Do: General Manager for a health club Married: (common law) Kids: 1, Bodee...15 months Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees! Why Did You Quit: It was time...it'd been 13 years and I didn't want to ever end up not being able to kiss my wife and son. Brand/Length/Frequency: Wolf Mint, Skoal Mint/13 years/1 can every 1 1/2 days

Screenname: Rockape Real Name (optional): Marc Age: 38 Where Are You From: Indianapolis, Indiana What Do You Do: Telecommunications sales Married: Yes Kids: 4 Favorite Sports Team: Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, Cubs, Bulls, Indiana University Hoops Why Did You Quit: I originally quit for lent in 2006, stumbled on QS on day 6, got the crap beat out of me by a few vets, read a bunch, and decided to quit for good. I didn't hide my dipping from anyone, but I knew I had to quit at some point. The Jenny Kern letter completely put me over the edge. I didn't want my wife and kids to be the next Kern family. I would still be chewing if it weren't for this site. Brand/Length/Frequency: Kodiak/20 years/ 1/2 can to 1 can a day

Name: Russter Real Name (Optional): Russell Murray Age: 45 Marital Status: Married for over 20 years Hobbies: Hobbies: Golf, Softball, Fishing, MuscleCars, Racing Children: Teenage son Location: Broken Arrow OK Favorite Sports teams: Chiefs (NFL), Cardinals (MLB), Tony Stewart (NASCAR), Chris DeMarco (PGA) Dip of choice: Skoal Long Cut Straight Motto: As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Why quit: a)Time to grow up. b.) Got tired of lying to myself and everyone around me. c.) Decided to "Live Up" to the same expectations I had for my son! d.) Not in any real hurry to die!

Screenname: Rutroh Real Name (optional): Rob Age: 41 Where Are You From: Tampa, Florida What Do You Do: Student, was Rental Car Mgr Married: To the Love of my life Kids: 2- B/G twins 2 y/o Favorite Sports Team: Bucs/Yanks/Lightning Why Did You Quit: Finally was MY TIME to Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Long Cut Mint- can a day 20years

Screenname: Sandman32 Real Name (optional): Josh Age: 28 Where Are You From: Oregon What Do You Do: Procurement Married: Yep Kids: 1 son Favorite Sports Team: Seattle Mariners, University of Oregon Ducks, Portland Trailblazers, Detroit Lions Why Did You Quit: Tom and Jenny Kern, ODT's pictures, the thought of leaving my family without a Dad Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen Longcut, 14 years, All day everyday Quit Date: 1/3/08 HOF Class: April '08 Dip Quits

Screenname: satarch Real Name (optional): Steve Age: 43 Where Are You From: Raleigh, NC What Do You Do: Architect Married: Yes Kids: 2 sons Favorite Sports Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NC State Wolfpack, Carolina Hurricanes Why Did You Quit: I'd been wanting to quit for years, but never knew how until my 17 year old showed me this website. Thank you, son. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen- 28 years; 4 cans per week Quit Date: 3/10/2008 HOF Class: June 2008 QWA

Screenname: Shaned8 Real Name (optional): Shane Age: 32 Where Are You From: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada What Do You Do: Self Employed Married: Yes Kids: 2 Boys Favorite Sports Team: Toronto Maple Leafs Why Did You Quit: I quit for mental health reasons, was sick of worrying about every little bump in my mouth. I also quit for my wife & kids, I did'nt like the worry on their faces everytime I popped in a lipper. Brand/Length/Frequency: Any Skoal flavour, 1 can a day sometimes more for 10 years.

Screenname: ShdBGolfn Real Name (optional): Al Age: 44 Where Are You From: Earlham, Iowa What Do You Do: Software Developer Married: 14 Years Kids: 2 Kids Favorite Sports Team: ISU Cyclones, Iowa Cubs, Oakland A's Hobbies: Golf, video games, youth football, music, reading Why Did You Quit: Just seemed like it was time - had been doing it for so long without getting cancer and started thinking that the odds of that happening were increasing every day. Brand/Length/Frequency: 29 years total - Skoal Wintergreen Fine Cut 24 years/Red Seal Natural Fine Cut 5 years - 4-5 cans a week and every waking moment.

Screenname: Skoaldaddy Real Name (optional): Elijah Age: 27 Where Are You From: Olathe, KS (Suburb of Kc) What Do You Do: Marriage and Family Therapist, work with Criminals Married: YES! Kids: 2 girls, Maddie, 7, Julia, 4, working on #3 Favorite Sports Team: CHIEFS!, Huskers, KU, Royals Hobbies: Golf, video games, youth football, music, reading Why Did You Quit: Sick of fighting with the family and having to depend on my addiction to carry me through my daily life and wanting to be around my family and be a good role model to them! Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Straight/15 years/One per

Screenname: Slush Real Name (optional): Mike Age: 30 Where Are You From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada What Do You Do: Golf course superintendent Married: No Kids: none that I know of Favorite Sports Team: Edmonton Oilers Why Did You Quit: I realised how stupid I was Brand/Length/Frequency: Cope/10 + yrs/ any time I was awake and not eating

Screenname: Sioux Real Name (optional): Jayme Age: 41 Where Are You From: St. Paul, MN What Do You Do: Chief Financial Officer Married: Yes Kids: 14 year old girl (ugh) 11 year old boy Favorite Sports Team: Seven Time National Champions in Hockey from THE University of North Dakota Why Did You Quit: Me Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Long Cut Straight, 5 years, 10 year quit, another 5 years.

Screenname: snoborder Real Name (optional): Chris Age: 39 Where Are You From: Austin, TX What Do You Do: Financial Analyst Married: yes Kids: 1 - girl Favorite Sports Team: Houston Astros; Texas Longhorns Why Did You Quit: Mostly because I was sick of being a slave to the can. I realized that it had become more important than my friends and family. My world revolved around something that could kill me. It was just my time to finally do it. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen/Skoal for 23 years

Screenname: SOS Real Name (optional): Brett Age: 36 Where Are You From: Buffalo, NY What Do You Do: Construction project manager / estimator Married: Yes Kids: Yes - 1 boy 1 girl Favorite Sports Team: Hendrick Motorsports Why Did You Quit: Fear of having to tell my family I was dying due to my selfishness Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Wintergreen Finecut / 17 years / about a can every two days

Screenname: squeaky Real Name (optional): Chris Age: 17 Where Are You From: Nelson,BC,Canada..eh? What Do You Do: I currently just graduated from high school,so im just going to work locally.Then I plan on becoming a full-time firefighter for the City of Calgary.currently a vouleenter firefighter Married: Nope :) Kids: Not that im aware of... Favorite Sports Team: Vancouver Canucks or Edmenton Impact Why Did You Quit: Many reasons. I was getting tired of being addicted to a tiny little plastic tin that literally was killing me.Tired of getting sore lips,cut lips,and trying to hide my chew from my friends and familly.Plus now that im quit,the women just cant stay away from me! Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal / 2 1/2 years / an average of a tin a day HOF Class: June,2008. My brothers mean the world to me in this quit group Quit Date: February 27 at 11:43 a.m

Screenname: SuperDiscoBob Real Name (optional): Bob Age: 23 Where Are You From: Green River, WY What Do You Do: Boatswain's Mate in the US Coast Guard Married: Yes Kids: One on the way Favorite Sports Team: Denver Broncos, University of Texas Why Did You Quit: I was dishing out money for gum destruction, emotional roller-coasters, and I hated how I abused it to just feel normal. Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Strait - 2 yrs - Three or four times a day.

Screenname: Swimminfish Real Name (optional): Bryan Age: 27 Where Are You From: Park Rapids, MN What Do You Do: Youth Minister / Elementary Teacher Married: Yes Kids: Son, Carter Favorite Sports Team: UND Fighting Sioux sports, Twins, Steelers Why Did You Quit: Sick of worrying about getting cancer and having my family live without me! And tired of wasting all that money. Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Straight Long Cut, 13 years, .5 cans/day Quit Date: 01/01/2008 HOF Class: April 2008

Screenname: timonesock Real Name (optional): tim Age: 40 Where Are You From: austin tx What Do You Do: sell boats Married: yes Kids: 1 boy Favorite Sports Team: Cowboys Why Did You Quit: tired of spending the cash Brand/Length/Frequency: skoal 27yrs can a day HOF Class: april 07 Quit Date: 1/01/2007

Screenname: Tireman Real Name (optional): Bill Age: 34 Where Are You From: Casper, WY What Do You Do: Run a tire store - but soon to be a gun shop owner Married: Yes, 4 years Kids: 2 10 year-old twin step kids, 1 3 year old daughter, and 1 1 month old boy Favorite Sports Team: None really - more of a closet nerd, although I do referee varsity high school football! Why Did You Quit: Because I choose life and family over death and being alone. Brand/Length/Frequency: Anything, as much as possible, but usually Cope (about 20 years)

Screenname: Tpps43 Real Name (optional): Brett Anderson Age: 28 Where Are You From: Fargo, ND What Do You Do: IT Manager Married: Yes Kids: 1 on the way, January 1st Favorite Sports Team: Steelers!!!! Why Did You Quit: It was time Brand/Length/Frequency: Grizzly Mint/10yrs/ 1/2 tin a week HOF Class: October 2007 Quit Date: 10/23/2007

Screenname: TRI-JAB Real Name (optional): Jason Age: 34 Where Are You From: Pittsburgh, PA What Do You Do: Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer / MBA studentr Married: Yes Kids: Not Yet Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Steelers (WE DEY!!!), Pittsburgh Penguins, Henrick Motor Sports Why Did You Quit: Tired of lying to my wife and want to grow old with her, it was time to admit to myself and the rest of the world that I am an addict Brand/Length/Frequency: Age 12-20: Copenhagen, Age 21-26: Skoal Longcut Wintergreen, Age 27-33: Skoal Longcut Mint, Age 33-?: NONE! HOF Class: April 2008 Quit Date: 01/01/2008

Screenname: TrojanScott Real Name (optional): Scott Age: 36 Where Are You From: Lake Forest, CA What Do You Do: Marketing Manager Married: Yes Kids: New baby boy Favorite Sports Team: USC TROJANS in any sport, Lakers, whoever is playing UCLA Why Did You Quit: I seriously miss it and it's a fight still. I thought I was a casual dipper, not every day or all the time like a lot of others. This site made me realize it didn't matter. I stumbled on this site by finding ODT's site, his pictures were REAL, not the standard Cancer pics you've seen for years at the dentist office. Scared the crap out of me. Don't want my son to pick up the habit, and wanna be around for him. He was the main reason. Brand/Length/Frequency: I did most brands, but mainly Rooster and Kodiak. A can every three days for about 17 years.

Screenname: Turbo Real Name (optional): Tom Age: 36 Where Are You From: Minneapolis, MN What Do You Do: Stockbroker Married: No Kids: Nada Favorite Sports Team: Gopher Hockey, MN Twins, Chicago Bears & Steelers Why Did You Quit: Tired of being a slave to the tin Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Mint, 17 years, 1 1/2 tins a day.

Screenname: visamoht Real Name (optional): Tom Age: 37 Where Are You From: Lewiston, ME What Do You Do: Plant Manager Married: Yes Kids: 1 son, 1 daughter Favorite Sports Team: Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins Why Did You Quit: Tired of being a slave to the can Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen- 4 years, Kodiak- 14 years, Grizzly - 5 years; 1/2 can a day Quit Date: 02/24/2008 HOF Class: June 2008

Screenname: Warbird Real Name (optional): Jim Age: 47 Where Are You From: Niceville, Florida What Do You Do: Recreation Director/Turf Manager Married: Yep...12 years 2nd time around Kids: 2 boys (21,16) 2 girls (20,17) Favorite Sports Team: Auburn ** War Damn Eagle!! Why Did You Quit: I just think it was time.........and this time I quit for me!! Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Long Cut Wintergreen/10 years quit for 2....7 years quit forever/can a day...all day

Screenname: WhoDey Age: 34 Where Are You From: Cincinnati, OH What Do You Do: Structural Steel PM Married: Yes Kids: Son (7) & Daughter(5) Favorite Sports Team: Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bearcats, Big ten football, Anyone playing Notre Dame, Florida, Kentucky Why Did You Quit: Tired of being a slave to the can and letting it rule my life. Constantly trying to hide my addiction from friends and family became overwhelming. Constant NEED for it. I am better than that! Brand/Length/Frequency: Skoal Mint/off and on with cigs over past 16 years(6 solid Skoal only years to end it out)/Can a day

Screenname: WildWildBil (WWB) Real Name: Bill Age: 36 Where Are You From: York, PA What Do You Do: Recovering from a stroke...Hopefully getting back to work soon. Married: Not for much longer...I hope Kids: 3 beautiful kids Favorite Sports Team: Steelers,Penguins,Pirates, Pitt, Penn State Why Did You Quit: Ruined my marriage, cost too much money. Brand/Length/Frequency: Copenhagen 25 years/ All the time. Quit Date: 09/26/2007 HOF Class: January 2008