During my summer internship at BCAQc I was lucky enough to work with this group of exceptionally talented and intelligent individuals whose dedication to their cause is unparalleled. Though I engaged in different and interesting tasks in the office, one memory in particular stands out and actually took place outside those walls. I was asked to assist and sit in on a workshop for teenage girls about the harmful effects the seemingly innocent cosmetics we use can have on our bodies. Throughout the workshop, participant after participant began to voice their anger and frustration over the cosmetic industry’s reckless use of dangerous chemicals in their favourite products and were eager to find out what they could do to change this situation. I was so overwhelmed with pride that our words were getting through to these young women, these young women who would form the next generation of strong, passionate activists who would refuse to stand idly by while big corporations sold them these unnecessarily poisonous items. There was never a doubt in my mind over the importance of the work undertaken by BCAQc, but to see it unfold and take effect before my eyes moved me beyond words.