On Saturday, dozens of marine veterans and their families gathered at the American Legion in Wilmington to hear Partain and others speak about the toxins present in Camp Lejeune’s water for decades, causing a range of health conditions in those who consumed it, most notably leukemia and other types of cancer.

The government has acknowledged chemicals in Camp Lejeune’s water from 1953 to 1987 are responsible for causing cancer, Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses. A law signed by President Joe Biden this summer gaves those who have gotten sick the right to sue the government, unleashing the gold rush by personal injury lawyers.

On Oct. 27 and 28, victims of the largest, most lethal drinking water contamination in U.S. history will join Brockovich and other advocates with Camp Lejeune Legal in two Jacksonville town halls, according to a news release from the group.