PERREAULT Magazine JAN | FEB 2016 | Page 66

eXXpedition is a series of all-women voyages to make the seen unseen, from the toxics in our bodies to the toxics in our seas.

WHY THIS AND WHY NOW?

Unseen Women: There is also a lack of diversity in gender and race role models in both STEM professions and in exploration / sports events. We would like to assemble a crew of inspiring female role models and help address the balance.

UnseenPollution: While there is no scientific consensus, there is an evidence base building that environmental exposure from chemicals is impacting women’s health. We would like to better understand the links between health of the environment and of our bodies.

Unseen Disease: Breast cancer rates in young women are on the rise. Women’s specific disease research has a low public profile in the media and there is an imbalance in research funding directed towards gender specific diseases.

eXXpedition is the brain child of

Lucy Gilliam and Emily Penn

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