HSE Quit 2: The legacy of Gerry Collins

This case study describes the second phase of HSE's (Health and Safety Executive) successful and award-winning anti-smoking QUIT campaign, in Ireland.

HSE Quit 2: The legacy of Gerry Collins

Agency: Cawley Nea\TBWAMedia: CaratClient: HSE

Introduction & Background

The tragedy of real life belies anything that we can create.

Gerry

Gerry Collins, an ex-smoker, was one of three great people who allowed their personal stories to lead the HSE's award-winning 2011 QUIT campaign.

The other stories featured Margaret, who was 17 when her mum died from tobacco related lung cancer and Pauline, whose husband George died from a tobacco related heart attack at the age of 48.

Gerry's film was the success story – he had been...

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