This November many voices will join together to encourage Saskatchewan to Take Action on Radon!

November is Radon Action Month. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.  It is a radioactive gas from the natural breakdown of uranium in the ground.   You can't see, taste or smell radon. It gets into homes and buildings undetected through cracks in the foundation or gaps around pipes.  The only way to know how much radon is in your home or building is to test for it.

Stakeholders from different sectors such as NGOs, charities, health partners, radon professionals, government, home builders, academics and retailers have come together to form the Take Action on Radon Saskatchewan Coalition. The purpose of the coalition is to come together united as one voice to educate the public about radon, and to encourage all residents of our great province to test their homes and work places for this radioactive gas.

"We often don't think about our lungs until something takes our breath away.  Lung cancer kills more people than breast, ovarian, colon and prostate cancer combined. Radon specifically is estimated to account for 16% of those deaths.  Through this partnership we hope to reduce lung cancer and ultimately save lives," says Jill Hubick, Registered Nurse from The Lung Association of Saskatchewan.

On Thursday, November 19, 2015, The Take Action on Radon Saskatchewan Coalition invites all media outlets to attend a special  radon awareness night at the Executive Royal Hotel Regina (formerly West Harvest Inn), 4025 Albert Street, Regina from 7-9pm.

The evening will feature keynote speaker Sandy Hutchison from Health Canada and Frank Kirkpatrick, a Certified Radon Professional.  Special guest Don Narcisse, CFL Hall of Famer and Lung Ambassador will also be in attendance. This event is open to all members of the public and there is no cost to attend. A limited number of free radon test kits ($50 value) will be available. Refreshments will be provided.