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The question of how radon may affect exotic animals deserves thoughtful research, open collaboration and careful investigation. The Radonimals™ initiative hopes to help start that conversation.
About Genesis Creation Project
Genesis Creation Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to environmental health education, conservation awareness, and community engagement. Through innovative programs such as the Radonimals™ initiative, the organization seeks to make complex environmental issues easier for families to understand while encouraging scientific research and partnerships that benefit both people and animals.
About the Author
Joshua L. Keyes
Joshua L. Keyes is the Founder and Executive Director of the Genesis Creation Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education and awareness surrounding radon, environmental stewardship, animal education, and the connection between healthy communities and a healthy planet. He is also the creator of the Radonimals™ Initiative, an innovative educational movement that uses animal-based storytelling, STEM learning,
and community engagement to help youth, families, pet owners, and animal professionals better understand the importance of radon awareness and environmental health.
Six years ago, Joshua witnessed his aunt’s journey through lung cancer, an experience that became a catalyst for his passion to become an agent of change in the fight against radon exposure and lung cancer awareness. That personal experience inspired him to help others recognize the importance of prevention, education, and taking proactive steps toward healthier lives.
Through the Genesis Creation Project, Joshua works to educate youth, adults, families, pet owners, and animal professionals about
the dangers of radon while encouraging individuals to take personal responsibility
for their overall well-being, including their mental, emotional, and physical health. His vision is to create healthier communities by empowering people with knowledge, inspiring action, and building partnerships that bring science, compassion, faith, conservation,
and education together.
As a licensed minister, Joshua brings a unique combination of leadership, counseling, mentorship, relationship building, emotional support, and public speaking skills to his
work. His passion is to equip the next generation of leaders to become agents of change who will make a lasting impact in the areas of environmental health, animal welfare, conservation education, and community engagement.
Joshua’s mission is to grow the Genesis Creation Project into a nationally recognized movement where animals become a bridge for education, connection, scientific discovery, and positive change—helping people better understand radon awareness, environmental responsibility, and the importance of caring for all of creation. Through the Radonimals™ Initiative, he also hopes to encourage new research into the potential effects of radon exposure in exotic animals while building partnerships with zoos, universities, veterinarians, researchers, and conservation organizations to advance the One Health approach for future generations.
Contact Information: Genesiscreationproject@gmail.com, 814-873-2284.
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