2022 Fall Brunch Celebration

This Sunday, Defend Our Health hosted an in-person event ceremony at our 2022 Fall Brunch Celebration! Event attendees enjoyed an outdoor event at Broadturn Farm with live music by Glen Loper and Bethany Waickman, a delicious brunch buffet, and an open bloody mary and mimosa bars while celebrating the victories we have accomplished over the last 20 years.

For two decades, Defend Our Health has fought for healthy products, clean water, safe food, and a toxic-free environment – most recently tackling PFAS pollution across Maine and releasing a report outlining the dangers of petrochemical plastics. We were thrilled to gather and reflect on the progress we’ve made, and the continued progress we can make moving forward for public health by working together.

Our 2022 Environmental Health Leadership Award Winners: 

Grassroots Leadership Award Winners: 

McCormick Family Farm

New Beat Farm

Misty Brook Farm

Songbird Farm

Fairfield Water Concerned Citizens 

PFAS Free Trenton

Environmental Justice Health Leadership Award Winners: 

Corey Hinton

Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross

Legislative Leadership Awards Winners:

Rep. Lori Gramlich (D- Old Orchard Beach)

Rep. Rena Newell (D – Passamaquoddy Tribe)

Rep. Bill Pluecker (I – Warren)

Rep. Stanley Paige Zeigler (D – Montville)

Rep. Michele Meyer (D – Eliot)

Senator Stacy Brenner (D-Scarborough)

Senator Rick Bennett (R – Oxford)

Thank you to our Host Committee Members:

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Our goal remains: that our work informs and creates solutions that are non-toxic, climate-friendly, and environmentally just. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this incredible event. Check out our press release here to learn more!