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Wilcox family merges transcontinental run with food activism

by KCAW News | May 18, 2015 | The Morning Interview

In 2014, Brett and Kris Wilcox led their family in a transcontinental run to protest GMOs in the food supply and the lack of labeling in the United States. Brett and his 16-year-old son David did the running, while Kris and their 14-year-old daughter Olivia drove a vehicle. The Wilcox's will be talking about their run across America on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 106 at the University of Alaska Southeast. Downloadable audio.Read More

Alaska’s GMO labeling bill looks to film for public support

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 12, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

A GMO labeling bill has been introduced in the Alaska legislature, and sponsors are now trying to build public support by screening a film around the state. Read More

Sitka father, son finish 3,000 mile trans-America run

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 21, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

A father-son team from Sitka has completed a six-month run across the United States. Brett and David Wilcox ran into Ocean City, New Jersey, on Saturday (7-19-14), after covering 3,000 miles on foot. The project was intended to raise awareness about the hazards of genetically-modified foods. Read More

Running across the country to raise awareness of GMO-free food

by KCAW News | Dec 13, 2013 | The Morning Interview

Sitka father-and-son team Brett and David Wilcox talk about their plan to run across the United States to raise awareness of sustainable agriculture and GMO-free food. Read More