Friday, June 28, 2013

Mother takes on Monsanto, wins global prize | Pesticide Action Network

Mother takes on Monsanto, wins global prize | Pesticide Action Network: "Hats off to this mother of three who got fed up and took charge. Thirteen years ago, Sofía Gatica's newborn died of kidney failure after being exposed to pesticides in the womb. After the despair came anger, then a fierce determination to protect the children in her community and beyond.

Today, she's one of six grassroots leaders from around the world receiving the Goldman Environmental Prize, in recognition of her courageous — and successful — efforts.

We at Pesticide Action Network are deeply honored to host Sofía as she travels to San Francisco for tonight's ceremony and celebration. And personally, I look forward to meeting a mom with the chutzpa to take on Monsanto to protect her children."

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