We are so excited to gather in-person once again at our 2022 Fall Brunch Celebration! Event attendees will enjoy an outdoor event at a flower farm with live music by Glen Loper and Bethany Waickman, a delicious brunch buffet, and open bloody mary and mimosa bars while celebrating the victories we have accomplished over the last 20 years.

Glen and Bethany are a traditional folk music duo based in Portland, ME. Performing on mandolin and guitar, they perform a mix of high energy and subtly beautiful fiddle melodies from America and the British Isles. Glen and Bethany are in high demand as traditional folk musicians and can be found performing across the country.

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. Let’s take time to reflect on the progress we’ve made, and the continued progress we can make moving forward for public health by working together.

Announcing our 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:

The goal remains: that our work informs and creates solutions that are non-toxic, climate-friendly, and environmentally just.