Cast a Vote to Raise Asbestos Awareness in Loving Memory of Larry Davis

Posted on May 7, 2013

ADAO is delighted that Emily Bleyl was recently named one of the “30 Women to Watch” by Utah Business Magazine. Emily is the niece of Larry Davis, my remarkable and beloved friend who tragically died of mesothelioma last year. As a licensed clinical social worker and the Executive Director of the Utah Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Emily is a phenomenal woman with a passionate commitment to serving others. I am thrilled that her talent and accomplishments are being celebrated.

A fun element of the “30 Women to Watch” recognition is that the woman who receives the most votes on Facebook will receive $1,000 cash and a $15,000 advertising campaign for her charity of choice. In honor of her Uncle Larry, Emily designated ADAO as her charity. ADAO is deeply grateful to Emily for designating her campaign efforts to raise awareness in loving memory of Larry’s momentous efforts.

To support Emily, first “like” the Utah Business Page and the Utah Business Vivint Page.  Then you can take a minute to vote for Emily once every 24 hours by clicking here, finding Emily’s picture, and giving her five stars. Voting closes on May 16 at 3 p.m. For more details, read Emily’s message below.

Together change is possible,

Linda

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VOTE FOR MY PROFILE AND HELP SUPPORT A CAUSE MY UNCLE LARRY DAVIS BELIEVED IN

By Emily Bleyl

My name is Emily Bleyl, and my Uncle, Larry Davis, died from asbestos-linked mesothelioma last year.  He fought a six year battle with this devastating disease.

A runner and marathoner, Uncle Larry ran a brave race battling the cumulative effects of his passive exposure to the particulate asbestos that settled on his father’s factory overalls and turned every innocent hug, cuddle and tickle into toxic exposure for Larry—as well as for my mother and my other uncle.

Of course, Larry did not realize the dangers of asbestos until he became ill.  Because of this, Larry fought hard not just for a mesothelioma cure, but for a ban on asbestos use.

Larry, soft hearted but very tough minded, adopted a “lead, follow or get out of the way,” approach to his fight.  His resolve made him a tireless advocate, and inspired him, among other things, to develop the South Florida Miles for Meso event in Boca Raton, Florida, raising nearly $100,000 for mesothelioma research.

Help me honor Larry on what would have been his fourth annual Miles for Meso event by supporting an organization he believed in, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO).  All you need to do is cast a vote.

You see, I was recently selected by Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah’s “30 Women to Watch.” I guess I inherited a bit of my uncle’s desire to make a difference in my local community via my position as the executive director of the National Association of Social Workers.   One component of this recognition is a charity giveaway.   The “30 Women to Watch” honoree’s profile that gets the most votes will win $1000 cash and a $15,000 advertising campaign for the charity of their choice. HELP ME HELP ADAO WIN  by casting a vote.