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E-Newsletter
December, 2009
Greetings!

As Fall turns to Winter, we are happy to report progress on MBCC's top legislative priority, the Safer Alternatives Bill.  The bill was well received by Environment committee members during it's recent public hearing at the  State House. Supporters of the bill showed up in force and most of the 5 hour public hearing was taken up by testimony from supporters of the bill, including from the MBCC.  We look forward in upcoming months to see the bill move to the next step in the legislative process.

To kick off the holiday season, consider a trip to Southbridge this weekend to visit the Festival of Giving Trees, an exhibit of over a hundred decorated Christmas Trees which you can bid on.  Or simply enjoy the beautiful exhibit with your family.  Proceeds benefit the MBCC, along with Silent Spring Institute, see below for more information.

We wish all of you a joyous season.

Sincerely,
 
The MBCC Team
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition
Regional Advocacy Councils
Western MA Regional Advocacy Council is supporting a ballot initiative described HERE relative to the health and environmental dangers of proposed biomass plants in Western MA.  MBCC is involved because the types of chemicals that will be released into the air from the plant may be linked to breast cancer.

Cape Regional Advocacy Councilis concerned with the spraying of herbicides, including chemicals potentially linked to breast cancer, by NSTAR along power lines.  For more information and to get involved with the campaign, CLICK HERE.

If you would like to be involved in our Advocacy Councils, please contact Erin Boles at (617) 376-6222 or eboles@mbcc.org.
 
Join the Million Baby Crawl for Safer Chemicals!
Babies Crawling

Since 1976, the U.S. EPA has required safety testing on only 200 of the more than 80,000 chemicals on the market.  We need a stronger chemical law to keep our families safe and healthy.  Join the crawl and help us demand change!


MBCrawl Link
 
MBCC challenges all obstacles to the eradicadication of breast cancer.

Learn more about our work at:
www.mbcc.org
Advocacy
Experts and Advocates Turn Out for Safer Alternatives Bill

ATT Cape 09

On Nov. 2nd the Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow turned out in force for a hearing on the Safer Alternatives Bill at the Massachusetts State House.  Learn more about the hearing HERE.

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

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Today, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics founding member Environmental Working Group released a new study that found 232 chemical contaminants in umbilical cord blood samples from 10 newborn American babies. Among the findings: two synthetic musks, components of fragrance, were found in 7 of the 10 cord blood samples.

Learn More
Take Action

Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families

The MBCC has signed on to support the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families campaign.  This national Campaign will work toward federal policy that protects our health.  In upcoming months, we will be sending action alerts on federal chemical policy reform legislation once it is introduced.  We hope that you will consider participating in those actions.  In the meantime, learn more about the issue and the campaign at: www.saferchemicals.org/.
Fundraisers
Festival of (Giving) Trees
December 4th - 6th
LaSalle Reception Center
Notre Dame Hall
Southbridge, MA
www.sparklingtrees.com

12th Annual Lesbians and Friends Dance
Saturday, January 23rd, 8:30PM
Brookline Holiday Inn
Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door.  For more information and online ticketing, CLICK HERE.

AGAINST THE TIDE 2010
Now featuring a 5K run too!
Hopkinton - Sat. June 19th
Brewster - Sat. August 21st
Support MBCC's Efforts by Making a Donation On-Line

CLICK HERE
Events
5th Anniversary:  The Wellness Center at Dimock
Reception and Open House
Wed., Dec. 9th, 5:30-7:30
The Dimock Center, Cheney Bldg.
55 Dimock St., Roxbury
RSVP (617) 442-8800 X1790
www.dimock.org
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