“MCS” Beacon Of Hope Foundation
Saving Our Environment Today – For A Healthier & Brighter
Tomorrow!
Hello,
We would like to introduce you to the “MCS” Beacon of Hope
Foundation, created in late July of 2000 by and for those with
Toxically Induced Illness/Injury and disabilities. People are dying, lives
are being destroyed and families are being ripped apart physically,
emotionally and financially. People of all ages nationwide and
worldwide have developed a condition known as Toxic Injury, also
referred to by some as Toxic Poisoning, Chemical Sensitivities, Chemically Induced Illness,
Environmental Illness, etc. Toxic Injuries may include but are
not limited to reactive airway dysfunction, brain toxic
encephalopathy, Parkinson’s, Gulf War Illness, ADD, ADHD, cancer,
ms, immune dysfunction syndrome, irritant asthma, chronic fatigue,
migraines and more. Years ago, according to the National Academy of Sciences,
37 million Americans suffer from environmental illness.
Unfortunately the statistics are still climbing!
Toxic Injury is characterized by heightened sensitivity to very
small amounts of air pollution, petrochemicals, pesticides, mold and other toxins
found in our homes, schools, places of employment, as well as our
everyday personal & household cleaning products and furnishings, and
our environment. It can be caused by short-term or chronic exposure
to one or more chemicals, frequently pesticides, and solvents and
can start at any age. It knows NO boundaries. Every person, young,
old, rich, poor, regardless of color, creed or education, EVERYONE
is at Risk!
Some of these chemicals are listed on the EPA, RCRA and CERCIA
Hazardous waste lists. Many are known to be carcinogenic, narcotic,
and/or a sensitizer capable of having serious, adverse health
affects on the human body and the environment. Toxic Injury may
include multiple, often disabling illnesses, affecting the
respiratory, central nervous, immune, musculoskeletal, porphyrin,
metabolism and endocrine systems and can be life threatening.
Symptoms may include but are not limited to flu like symptoms,
severe headaches, poor coordination, heart palpations, stroke like
symptoms, seizures, chronic fatigue, aching joints and muscles,
burning sensation, metallic taste in mouth, difficulty breathing and
concentrating, short term memory loss, irritated eyes, nose, ears,
throat, and/or skin rashes.
Once sensitized, our bodies adversely react to more substances at
less, even minute levels. Exposures to tiny amounts of fragrances,
scented products, commercial cleaners, petroleum and petroleum by
products can instantaneously cripple us, causing great difficulty
breathing, problems with coordination, thinking, memory lapses,
heart palpitations, seizures, etc. At the very least, it causes
major lifestyle changes and restrictions in not only our lives, but
in those around us. The devastating and debilitating illnesses
caused by said exposures make it impossible for many to work, attend
school, church, socialize or even care for themselves. Their own
homes and surroundings can become off limits, far too toxic for
their now weakened and damaged bodies to tolerate. Many are forced
into homelessness & isolation, separated from friends, families and
loved ones.
Toxic Injury is a chronic debilitating condition for which there is
no known cure, causing serious financial, employment, learning,
housing, health, social and other consequences. It is crucial for
those with Toxic Injury to have the support and understanding of
their government, families, friends, and society in general as they
struggle with the restrictions and isolation now placed on them.
Unfortunately, we’ve learned first hand the devastation caused from
exposures to toxic chemicals. Through our own pain, suffering, loss
of health and loved ones, the need to raise public awareness and
education on this fast growing health and environmental issue became painfully clear. Thus,
the ”MCS” Beacon of Hope Foundation was established.
As preventative measures we are committed to raising public
awareness and education on Toxic Injury. We feel it is our duty, to
make the public aware of these dangers and to make known the readily
available safer choices, products and practices. Once aware they
will be better equipped to make informed decisions and better able
to protect themselves and their loved ones against dangerous and
unnecessary exposures.
Invisible Barriers STOP those with toxic injuries/chemical
hypersensitivities from
enjoying the same rights and privileges others take for granted.
Given a controlled environment and reasonable accommodations many of
the toxically ill could once again be self-reliant and financially
independent and “ NOT” forced to go into the welfare system.
The urgent need for safer, user friendly medical and dental care
facilities, emergency assisted and residential housing, etc. must be
addressed and provided. The existing ones are filled with so many
dangerous, heavy duty cleaning products, disinfectants, pesticides
and other irritating toxins that they are rendered off limits to the
chemically ill. The very basic, human rights and needs necessary for
survival are currently being denied to those needing them the most.
Through awareness & education, and the teaching and practicing of
better stewardship, we can help prevent more families; (perhaps your
own) from having their health & lives needlessly destroyed or
prematurely ended by unnecessary, dangerous, toxic
exposures and air pollution!
Those suffering with toxically induced illnesses and disabilities deserve the same
rights, acknowledgment, respect, support and help allotted to other
illnesses & disabilities. It is our hope that the misdiagnosis,
mistreatment, and discrimination against those with these illnesses
will cease once our government officials, medical professionals,
family members and society in general become more educated on these
serious medical issues.
The prevalence of these illnesses and the lack of knowledge and
qualified doctors clearly warrant further education in this field
for the public in general, practicing doctors, dentists & rescue
personnel alike. “Knowledge is Power”, and “that” Power of Knowledge
can save precious lives!
Our pain and suffering has been long and ongoing, many of us have
had to bury our dead. To avoid misdiagnoses and legal injustice it is Imperative for one
to be seen by a specialist in the field of Environmental Health,
Neurology, and Toxicology. Early diagnosis is critical to avoid
disability.
Our strong faith and trust in God has sustained us. We continue to
grow stronger everyday as more people join us in our mission. The
needs of the toxically injured and ill are many and urgent. “Together” with the
support and generosity of caring individuals and companies like
yours, we can make a positive difference. Your willingness to reach
out and become part of the solution can help safe lives and better
protect our future generations and the environment while helping
those already living in crisis.
Please, Help us today so it is not you or your loved ones who need
our help tomorrow!
A Mind…a Body…a Future... the Environment, what Terrible Things to
Waste!
FYI:
the “MCS” in the “MCS” Beacon of Hope, stands for: multiple
chemicals/toxins are involved, multiple symptoms occur and multiple
body organs/systems
are damaged.
We dream of a healthier and brighter tomorrow - Along with your
help, we can make that dream come true!
Thanking you in advance for your anticipated help and support!
Your Friends In Hope & Health,
“MCS” Beacon of Hope
Peggy
Troiano, Founder, Program Manager:
5427
Springwood Boulevard
Pinellas
Park, Florida
33782
E-mail:
mcsbeaconofhope@yahoo.com
Ph.
727-954-4472
Julia
Williams, Co~Founder, Executive Director:
601
Starkey Road # 99
Largo,
Florida 33771
E-mail:
juliamcs2004@yahoo.com
Ph. 727-530-0169
Sharon
Galloway, Director
5634
Mt. Gilead Road
Reisterstown,
Maryland 21136
E-mail:
svgalloway@gmail.com Ph.
410-833-5588
Jennifer
McKinnis, Pacific NW Regional Representative & Accommodations
Advocate
79980
Prindle Loop Road
Hermiston,
Oregon 97838-6812
E-mail:
mckinnis@oregontrail.net
Ph. 541-567-2017
“MCS Beacon of Hope Foundation, a project of the
Congressional District Programs – a registered 501(c)(3).”
