Rich Farver was a victim of EMF radiation poisoning at San Diego State University in California in 2008. He died of a brain tumor caused by a cell tower that was within a short distance from the study Hall he attended on a regular basis. This being confirmed by his doctor. Over a short period of time 11 other students would face the same fate. Because of Rich's death his mother Virginia has become a speaker for venues all over the country against cancer causing wireless technology.