Posted on January 30, 2013
Judith, Mavis, Linda, and Linda
This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the enormously successful Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP) fundraising event, “Casino Royale. Be Shaken, Not Stirred!” in Derby, UK. As Sir Winston Churchill said, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” The IATP room was filled with optimists, innovators, and educators!
Over 100 attendees shared an exciting evening of dinner, disco, games, and, most importantly, meaningful connection. The silent auction raised nearly £2,000 to support the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST). The event photos are on Photobucket for easy sharing.
At the event, I had the opportunity to collaborate with innovative public health leaders and meet several online friends in person for the first time. One of these friends was Mesothelioma Warrior Mavis Nye, who I had the honor of presenting with the 2013 Alan Reinstein Award for her commitment to education, advocacy, and support to countless patients and families. Please click here to watch Mavis’ beautiful video about the IATP event! It was a true honor for ADAO to be recognized with the IATP 2013 Global Impact Award, which we all share with the volunteers, supporters, and donors who fuel our work and further our cause.
I encourage you to visit IATP’s stunning website, which was recently renovated. The website contains a wealth of information, including the most comprehensive list of asbestos training providers in the UK. I sincerely look forward to continuing to collaborate with IATP to partner for prevention.
IATP, you inspire us and give meaning to hope. After meeting you, I am certain, that together, change is truly possible.
In unity,
Linda