2011 Dinner a Success!

“From the right to know and the duty to inquire flows the obligation to act,” stated keynote speaker Sandras Steingraber. Our second annual dinner gave us the opportunity to thank members who have been doing just that, acting to improve the health and well being of their community and environment.

Last Thursday, 130 people attended our second annual dinner at the Buffalo Yacht Club to celebrate a year of Coalition achievements.

The evening provided the opportunity to thanks our Golden Gas Mask honorees, Steven Halpern and Joe Gardella for their dedication and leadership in the fight for environmental health and justice in Western New York.

The Coalition also honored Bob Albini, Rosa Caraballo and Linda White with the Unsung Hero award, for their work knocking on doors, talking to their neighbours, educating community leaders, and working tirelessly to hold polluters accountable.

The event was possible with the support of the School of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Buffalo.