How far would you go to protect your child if they became sick from mold at school?
In this powerful interview, parents Patrick Lee and John and Lindsay Strezewski share how their children were severely impacted by mold exposure in one Chicago-area school and their relentless fight for change. From intense dizziness and wheelchairs to months of missed school and legal battles, their stories reveal what happens when toxic mold impacts student health and the fierce determination of parents unwilling to back down. Discover how these two families became passionate advocates, pushing for proper testing, bringing attention to hidden water damage, and challenging the administration, all while navigating the painful road to healing.
This episode will inform and inspire you and is a must-listen for any parent concerned about clean air in schools.
Episode Highlights:
- What symptoms did Patrick’s son’s experience, and how did he trace them back to the school? (2:51)
- What health issues did Strezewski’s daughter face while attending the school? (8:24)
- Did the school conduct any mold or mycotoxin testing? Why did Patrick conduct independent testing, and what did he discover? (12:36)
- Were others affected by mold exposure in the same school? (18:35)
- What do these parents want school administrators to understand about environmental safety in schools? How did the administration respond when Strezewski’s requested a transfer? (22:47)
- How are both children doing now emotionally and physically? (30:29)
- What advice do these parents offer to others navigating mold exposure in schools? (34:13)
Download the transcript here.
Other Interviews in Our Back-to-School Series:
Sick at School: A Teacher’s Battle with Mold Illness with Michele Fischer https://changetheairfoundation.org/sick-at-school-a-teachers-battle-against-mold/
Links Mentioned in Interview:
Change the Air Foundation’s Policy & Advocacy work: https://changetheairfoundation.org/policy-advocacy/
Start Here tab: https://changetheairfoundation.org/mold-water-damage/
Get in Touch with Our Guest:
Clean Air 4 Kidz: https://www.cleanair4kidz.org
Parent Advocacy email: [email protected]
Learn more about Change the Air Foundation:
https://www.changetheairfoundation.org