Jared Woods

Advocacy Update: A Step Forward for Firefighter Protection

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is excited to share that the Massachusetts legislature has passed a bill to protect firefighters from PFAS! This important bill was signed into law yesterday at the Massachusetts State House. MBCC was proud to be present for the ceremony. S.2902, “An Act Relative to the Reduction of Certain Toxic Chemicals … Read more

MBCC Applauds Passage of Firefighter Protection Bill

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is excited to share that the Massachusetts legislature has passed a bill to protect firefighters from PFAS!  S.2902, “An Act Relative to the Reduction of Certain Toxic Chemicals in Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment” is a constructive first step towards greater action to protect public health and demonstrates the state’s commitment … Read more

“Impacts of PFAS contamination” Briefing & Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 CONTACT:Deirdre Cummings, Legislative Director, MASSPIRG, dcummings@masspirg.org, 978-201-6093 Alison Kenney, Communications Director, Office of state Rep. Kate Hogan, Alison.kenney@mahouse.gov, 617.722.2600 Ashley Benson, Director of Operations & Community Engagement, Office of state Sen. Julian Cyr, Ashley.Benson@masenate.gov, 617-722-1570 RELEASE: The time to protect public health from toxic PFAS is now  Broad … Read more

Hopkinton Against the Tide – Results and Photos

Click HERE to view the 2024 Against the Tide photo gallery and click HERE to view the full timing results provided by Second Wind Timing Company! 2024 Hopkinton Top Finishers Event Winner USMS 1-mle Swim Female: Susan Glueck 26:14 USMS 1-mle Swim Male: Sergei Nemirovsky 25:57 Competitive 1-mile Swim Female: Kerri Florest 30:28 Competitive 1-mile … Read more

Cape Against the Tide – Results and Photos

Dear Friend, All of us who have experienced cancer, or supported a loved one through their journey, know that there are times when we can feel as if we are swimming against the tide. We at Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) are dedicated to eliminating the environmental causes of breast cancer so that future generations … Read more