MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: September 8, 2011
Uniting with Canadians, ADAO joins the Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Asbestos and Walk for Victims of Asbestos in Sarnia, Canada Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Who: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada with the support of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
What: Please join ADAO President and Co-Founder Linda Reinstein with His Worship Mike Bradley, Mayor of Sarnia, and Alec Farquhar, Managing Director of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW). This collaborative North America event will feature a Candlelight Vigil the evening of September 30 to honor loved ones lost to asbestos and a Walk for Victims on October 1 to raise funds for organizations working to provide important health and support resources for asbestos victims and their families. The walk and vigil are free and open to the public.
Those who have lost a loved one to asbestos, or have a loved one currently fighting asbestos related disease, are asked to bring a copy of a picture of the victim that can be pinned to a memorial at the walk.
Organizing Organizations:
- Stacy Cattran and Leah Nielsen
- Victims of Chemical Valley Memorial
- Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
- Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
Full List of Speakers:
- Mike Bradley, Mayor of Sarnia
- Jon McEachran, Sarnia City Councilman
- Linda Reinstein, CEO/President and Co-Founder of ADAO
- Alec Farquhar, OHCOW Managing Director
- Leah Nielsen and Stacy Cattran
- Ross McEachran, President of Vidal Industrial Park and victim’s brother-in-law
- Performance: Musical entertainment including Warren Zevon’s Keep Me in Your Heart performed by Adam McEachran
- Sandy Kinart, Chairperson of the Victims of Chemical Valley
Where: Victims of Chemical Valley Memorial, Centennial Park, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
When:
Candlelight Vigil: Friday, September 30, 6:30 pm EST
Walk for Victims: Saturday, October 1, 10:00 am EST
Press RSVP: Alex Cohen – ACohen@ohcow.on.ca
Doug Larkin – dlarkin@larkincomm.com
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About Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by asbestos victims and their families in 2004. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure. ADAO is the largest independent organization dedicated to preventing asbestos-related diseases through education and legislation. ADAO’s mission includes supporting global advocacy and advancing asbestos awareness, prevention, early detection, treatment, and resources for asbestos-related disease. For more information visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org.
Media Contact:
Doug Larkin
Director of Communications
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
Phone: (202) 391-1546
doug@asbestosdiseaseawareness.org