Kourtney Kardashianwants to make a change.ThePooshfounder, 40, has teamed up withChange.organd activist Melissa Bumstead to help advocate for the cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Lab in California.During Sunday’s episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashians, both Kourtney and sisterKim Kardashian Westmet with Bumstead after learning that the2018 Woolsey Fireswere reported to have started at the Santa Susana Field Lab.“This site is extremely toxic and could be really damaging people’s health. We are just miles away from this place,” Kim, 39, said during the episode. “I think it’s really important to get more information and see what we can do to help.”Along with Bumstead, the sisters met with several other mothers who believe the toxic site is the cause of 50+ local children getting diagnosed with rare forms of cancer, including Bumstead’s daughter.Theo Wargo/GettyKourtney and Kim swiftly jumped into action, sharingsharing Bumstead’s Change.org petitioncalling for a full cleanup of the site. They have also continued to work with community activists to bring the issue to the attention of lawmakers.“Kim and Kourtney were exceptionally attentive and genuine in their concern,” said Bumstead. “Meeting with them gave us so much hope that we can and will win this campaign to protect all of our children.”As of Tuesday, Bumstead’s petition has over 700,000 signatures.“It finally seems like there’s been movement to really make all the parties responsible for actually cleaning up the site,” said Kourtney. “It’s definitely a step in the right direction.”Keeping Up with the Kardashiansairs Sundays (9 p.m. ET) on E!
Kourtney Kardashianwants to make a change.
ThePooshfounder, 40, has teamed up withChange.organd activist Melissa Bumstead to help advocate for the cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Lab in California.
During Sunday’s episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashians, both Kourtney and sisterKim Kardashian Westmet with Bumstead after learning that the2018 Woolsey Fireswere reported to have started at the Santa Susana Field Lab.
“This site is extremely toxic and could be really damaging people’s health. We are just miles away from this place,” Kim, 39, said during the episode. “I think it’s really important to get more information and see what we can do to help.”
Along with Bumstead, the sisters met with several other mothers who believe the toxic site is the cause of 50+ local children getting diagnosed with rare forms of cancer, including Bumstead’s daughter.
Theo Wargo/Getty
Kourtney and Kim swiftly jumped into action, sharingsharing Bumstead’s Change.org petitioncalling for a full cleanup of the site. They have also continued to work with community activists to bring the issue to the attention of lawmakers.
“Kim and Kourtney were exceptionally attentive and genuine in their concern,” said Bumstead. “Meeting with them gave us so much hope that we can and will win this campaign to protect all of our children.”
As of Tuesday, Bumstead’s petition has over 700,000 signatures.
“It finally seems like there’s been movement to really make all the parties responsible for actually cleaning up the site,” said Kourtney. “It’s definitely a step in the right direction.”
Keeping Up with the Kardashiansairs Sundays (9 p.m. ET) on E!
source: people.com
