Non-profit organization founded by lung cancer survivor and life-long Kentuckian joins efforts spearheaded by Kentucky Radon Coalition to prevent radon-induced lung cancer
Louisville, KY, June 23, 2020 – The Kentucky Association of Radon Professionals announced today that Breath of Hope Kentucky, an organization founded by lung cancer survivor and life-long Kentuckian, Lindi Campbell, has joined the fight against radon in Kentucky. Radon, a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in Kentucky, second overall to smoking. Claiming the lives of more than 500 Kentuckians each year, some areas of the state contain hazardous concentrations of the cancer-causing gas in as many as 2/3 of all buildings.
“We’re excited to announce that Breath of Hope Kentucky has joined our coalition,” said Kyle Hoylman, President of the Kentucky Association of Radon Professionals. “Partnering with organizations to prevent radon-induced lung cancer and save lives is the reason we established the Kentucky Radon Coalition, and Breath of Hope Kentucky aligns perfectly with our mission.”
Breath of Hope Kentucky founder, Lindi Campbell, added, “Our core focus on early detection and prevention, increasing survivorship, and erasing the stigma of lung cancer are all supported within the coalition, and we’re excited to begin working with other members to have an impact on the lives of Kentuckians being exposed to hazardous concentrations of radon.”
About Kentucky Association of Radon Professionals
The Kentucky Association of Radon Professionals is the state chapter of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST). The non-profit organization serves as the industry voice for radon contractors in Kentucky, with the mission of preventing radon-induced lung cancer and saving lives through increasing consumer awareness, raising industry professionalism, and supporting effective radon policy. For more information: https://www.kentuckyradon.org/
About Breath of Hope Kentucky
Breath of Hope Kentucky in a non-profit organization founded by a lung cancer survivor and life-long Kentuckian. The organization’s primary focus is to generate greater awareness and funds for lung cancer initiatives in Kentucky while working alongside other organizations dedicated to early detection and prevention, increasing survivorship, and erasing the stigma of lung cancer. For more information: http://bohky.org/
