Reply #12: I am truly sorry, amborin. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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My wife's mom died of lung cancer. We're in Michigan, in a part of the state hit hard by a cluster of cancer cases. Many of our friend's and their families have suffered from breast cancer and other forms of the illness. One friend who lost both her mom and her best friend started a not-for-profit organization to raise awareness of the link between environmental pollution and public health:

Local Motion brought in great speakers and top scientists to talk about the latest research and what people need to know about chemicals in the home, neighborhood and stores. A lot of their work is available online.