FAN newsletter

Over the next few days we will be circulating a series of bulletins summarizing some of the achievements that FAN and others have had in the effort to rid the world of the wretched practice of water fluoridation. In the process we thought it would be nice to introduce members of the FAN team and some of our key supporters from around the world. We start today with Tara Blank, a Ph.D. Biologist who joined us last year as our Science and Health Liaison Officer.

Prior to joining the FAN team, Tara was involved in physiology research, which she had planned to continue as a life-long career. "Then I had my daughter. I started reading more about environmental toxins, in an effort to protect her. I came across so much information that was not being publicized, and so many potential health issues that were not being adequately researched."

The toxicity of fluoride was something that really caught Tara's attention. "We have an entire country of children being overexposed to fluoride through dental products, foods, and beverages--yet we're being told that we need even more from our drinking water? It's absurd. And it should anger everyone that the fluoride being added to our water--to our children's water--is not even pharmaceutical grade, but is actually hazardous waste that has never been tested for safety."

When FAN announced an opening with the team, Tara jumped at the opportunity. "Working for a non-profit was not something I had planned, but now that I've become involved, I can't imagine doing anything else. Everyone fighting this battle is so passionate and devoted. It's really amazing to see what can be accomplished when everyone works together and supports each other's efforts."