Noel Eder died on June 28, 1996 in Sacramento, at the age of 25. He was a clean-air activist who died after his transplanted lungs failed. He was in rehabilitation at the time to prepare for a second transplant. Noel had cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that often proves fatal in young adults. He was a well-known opponent of grass field burning who testified several times in favor of a Spokane County burning ban. Despite his disease, Noel worked hard as a teenager to keep himself healthy with a rigorous exercise and diet program. He ran Bloomsday five years in a row! Noel was a good friend to many and his memory will always remain an inspiration.
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