Posted on May 20, 2013

Brewer Relay

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds David and Kieran Brewer for their efforts in their community in Liskeard, England to raise cancer awareness at their local Relay for Life event on May 25th.

Relay for Life is a community-led, 24-hour fundraising event that honors cancer survivors, celebrates life and raises money for cancer research. Nearly 4 million people in over 20 countries participate in Relay for Life events in local communities to help fight back against cancer.

This will be the fourth year that “Team Misfits” is participating in the event. David began to raise money for the charity after Debbie, his ex-wife and the mother of his son Kieran, was diagnosed with mesothelioma. At the event, their team and others will take turns walking around a 400m track for 24 hours to show that ‘cancer never sleeps.’ “My favorite part is the initial lap, which is when all the survivors take part and at the end when everybody joins in,” David said.

Way to go, David, Kieran and Team Misfits!

To join or donate to Team Misfits’ fundraising efforts, please visit their Relay for Life team page or Facebook group page.

Participants at every Relay for Life event can remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those battling the disease by dedicating luminaria bags.

Luminaria

We are also proud of other ADAO community members for their efforts with past Relay for Life events. We would like to extend our gratitude to Cortney for dedicating a luminaria for asbestos victims at the University of Michigan Relay for Life event in April and to Jesse and his family for dedicating a luminaria for Alan and Linda Reinstein at the Bakersfield Relay for Life event in May. We also applaud Jesse’s team for distributing a flyer to increase asbestos awareness at the event. Fantastic work from all!

Luminaria_Alan

You may dedicate a personalized luminaria online at an event close to you.

Together, we unite to celebrate, remember and fight back.

And together, change is possible.

Linda

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