Gloria Linnertz

Since lung cancer took my husband’s life February 8, 2006, I’ve devoted my life to radon education and awareness. Our house measured over four times the EPA radon action level. Sharing our story with others in the hope of preventing future radon-induced lung cancer deaths has expanded my acquaintances to include many legislators, industry professionals, government officials, and medical personnel throughout the nation. Thanks to my state representative, Dan Reitz, and the support of AARST, the president of the Illinois Home Inspectors Association and others, the Radon Awareness Act was passed in IL on August 16, 2007, which has resulted in many more homes being tested and mitigated. Helping to activate the radon community with activities of awareness and education is an on-going effort.

Participating in TV and radio interviews, writing newspaper articles, giving presentations to all types of groups, displaying materials and stories at home shows and conferences, and organizing events has been my life for the last 16 years; attending numerous National Conference of State Legislators helping to educate our state senators and representative about the danger of radon exposure; participated in numerous state and US hearings on the need for radon policies.

In late 2013 I established a 501c3 nonprofit organization to facilitate the spread of the facts about the danger of radon exposure. I am excited about the growing participation in Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction and our new electronic radon news magazine, CR3 NEWS, published by lung cancer survivor and PA representative of our organization, Jackie Nixon.