The bill passed and restaurants will finally be required to post these warnings on their menus. I am so relieved that families can now make informed choices about their health because this change was worth every bit of the effort.
November 12, 2018
Final supporters
Hello, my name is Alisa Azzarelli, I am a Girl Scout of Suffolk County, and I was diagnosed with Mercury Poisoning in February of 2017. Like many others, I was unaware of the fact that the amount of mercury varies in different types of seafood, making it harmful to eat certain types of fish regularly and not in moderation. For example, it can be safe to eat some type of fish three times a week, such as shrimp or salmon, but seafood such as ahi tuna or swordsfish should only be eaten once or twice a month.
The symptoms of Mercury Poisoning can easily be hidden and misinterpreted as hormonal or stress related, and often go un-diagnosed and can lead to further and fatal health complications. With the popularity of eating seafood on Long Island increasing, it is important that people are rightfully informed of what they are consuming.
As a Girl Scout, I am passionate about helping others in my community. When thinking about what I wanted to do for my Gold Award project, which must serve the community in a sustainable way, I wanted to do something that would have a huge impact on people's lives. I felt that in sharing my story and providing people with the information they rightfully deserve, I could fulfill that goal.
This is why we have been working hard with Legislator Leslie Kennedy of Suffolk County as well as the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County to pass a bill that requires restaurants throughout the county to include a notice on their menus that seafood does contain mercury, and consuming too much can be harmful. With your support, we can successfully pass this Mercury Resolution and prevent others from health complications that are due to being uninformed about what they are consuming.
Contact me directly with any questions or concerns or to learn more: [email protected]
Updates
September 13, 2018
Seeing 250 people back this cause reminds me that no one should have to discover the dangers of mercury poisoning the way I did. Your support gives me so much hope that we can finally get clear warning labels on our local menus.
Reached 250 supporters
September 12, 2018
August 4, 2018
Seeing this kind of momentum means more than I can express because I know exactly how many families are still left in the dark about the dangers of mercury. I started this because I never want anyone else to go through the health struggles I faced after my diagnosis. We are finally gaining the traction needed to push these restaurants to be transparent with us.
Reached 100 supporters
July 31, 2018
50 Comments
Great to see young people doing the job where we have failed. Keep up the good work and good luck earning your Gold Award
Nice Job Alisa! Mercury in foods can have harmful effects. Awareness is one remedy!
I support this bill to make people really aware of its danger in consumption. Our health is the number one most important thing in life... Thank you Alisa for sharing and hoping you get this passed!
I support this bill because it provides people with the knowledge to make a informed decision. knowledge is power. Alisa, Thank you for sharing your story and taking real action that can and will prevent this from happening to others.
Highly recommend the passing of this bill for the sake of our health and especially for the health of our children. It is a small effort on the part of restaurants for a huge impact on our communities when we are forewarned about excessive eating of raw fish and the concomitant risks of doing so. The local authorities should pass this bill otherwise they are recklessly and knowingly withholding critical information from the public. They serve us and our interests and should do so.
Good luck Alisa, hope you are doing well and am grateful in your efforts to prevent others from getting sick.
Good luck.
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The bill passed and restaurants will finally be required to post these warnings on their menus. I am so relieved that families can now make informed choices about their health because this change was worth every bit of the effort.
November 12, 2018
Final supporters
Hello, my name is Alisa Azzarelli, I am a Girl Scout of Suffolk County, and I was diagnosed with Mercury Poisoning in February of 2017. Like many others, I was unaware of the fact that the amount of mercury varies in different types of seafood, making it harmful to eat certain types of fish regularly and not in moderation. For example, it can be safe to eat some type of fish three times a week, such as shrimp or salmon, but seafood such as ahi tuna or swordsfish should only be eaten once or twice a month.
The symptoms of Mercury Poisoning can easily be hidden and misinterpreted as hormonal or stress related, and often go un-diagnosed and can lead to further and fatal health complications. With the popularity of eating seafood on Long Island increasing, it is important that people are rightfully informed of what they are consuming.
As a Girl Scout, I am passionate about helping others in my community. When thinking about what I wanted to do for my Gold Award project, which must serve the community in a sustainable way, I wanted to do something that would have a huge impact on people's lives. I felt that in sharing my story and providing people with the information they rightfully deserve, I could fulfill that goal.
This is why we have been working hard with Legislator Leslie Kennedy of Suffolk County as well as the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County to pass a bill that requires restaurants throughout the county to include a notice on their menus that seafood does contain mercury, and consuming too much can be harmful. With your support, we can successfully pass this Mercury Resolution and prevent others from health complications that are due to being uninformed about what they are consuming.
Contact me directly with any questions or concerns or to learn more: [email protected]
Updates
September 13, 2018
Seeing 250 people back this cause reminds me that no one should have to discover the dangers of mercury poisoning the way I did. Your support gives me so much hope that we can finally get clear warning labels on our local menus.
Reached 250 supporters
September 12, 2018
August 4, 2018
Seeing this kind of momentum means more than I can express because I know exactly how many families are still left in the dark about the dangers of mercury. I started this because I never want anyone else to go through the health struggles I faced after my diagnosis. We are finally gaining the traction needed to push these restaurants to be transparent with us.
Reached 100 supporters
July 31, 2018
50 Comments
Great job - sharing your story with my cadette as they work on their silver awards!!
Great to see young people doing the job where we have failed. Keep up the good work and good luck earning your Gold Award
Nice Job Alisa! Mercury in foods can have harmful effects. Awareness is one remedy!
I support this bill to make people really aware of its danger in consumption. Our health is the number one most important thing in life... Thank you Alisa for sharing and hoping you get this passed!
I support this bill because it provides people with the knowledge to make a informed decision. knowledge is power. Alisa, Thank you for sharing your story and taking real action that can and will prevent this from happening to others.
Highly recommend the passing of this bill for the sake of our health and especially for the health of our children. It is a small effort on the part of restaurants for a huge impact on our communities when we are forewarned about excessive eating of raw fish and the concomitant risks of doing so. The local authorities should pass this bill otherwise they are recklessly and knowingly withholding critical information from the public. They serve us and our interests and should do so.
Good luck Alisa, hope you are doing well and am grateful in your efforts to prevent others from getting sick.
Good luck.
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Great job - sharing your story with my cadette as they work on their silver awards!!