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World Cancer Day: “Stand Up To Cancer!” and End Mesothelioma and other Asbestos-Caused Cancers

February 04, 2012

Asbestos-caused cancers continues to claim thousands of lives every year in the United States and asbestos, a known carcinogen, has not been banned. Today is a great day for sharing your feelings and stories with us and throughout your social networks.  Our radical collaboration will fuel efforts to raise awareness to prevent exposure thus eliminating deadly cancers.  As a melanoma survivor and mesothelioma widow, join [...]

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“Asbestos: Still Legal and Lethal in Canada and the United States”

February 03, 2012

Last night, I cried after watching the CBC News Network video “Fatal Deception.” The news report highlighted inconsistencies and deceptions involved in a McGill University study on asbestos safety, the exposure of Canadian miners to asbestos, and their resulting asbestos-related health issues. The McGill study cited is flawed, lacks transparency, and contains manipulated data says [...]

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News! City Council of Casale Monferrato Turns Down 18 Million Euro Eternit Settlement Proposal

Congratulations to AFeVA and the community of Casale Monferrato!  Today, the city’s council decided to deny the proposed 18 million Euro settlement deal from the accused Eternit executives.  View the February 3 Official Announcement from the Municipality of Casale Monferrato.  This represents the city’s determination to see justice through for its victims and residents.   As a representative of the voices of [...]

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Eternit Trial: Collection of Blogs, Photos, and Videos

February 02, 2012

  We are delighted to share with you our full collection of blogs, videos, photos, and social networks so that you may actively follow the ongoing Eternit trial in Italy. In only a matter of weeks, the final verdict will be handed down and www.gban.net, http://www.afeva.it/, and http://asbestosinthedock.ning.com/ will have full coverage. Let’s maximize our [...]

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6th Annual Lungleavin Day Celebration

Heather is a courageous mother, wife, survivor of mesothelioma cancer, and founder of 6th Annual Lungleavin Day Celebration where you can “Throw Your Fears to the Fire!” Read Heather’s, “The Value of My Life in Dollars and Tears”, Share Your Story –  you will be touched and inspired. Join Heather on February 4th, even if you don’t [...]

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“If I Should Fall Behind” – Charles’ Story

January 30, 2012

We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on our website. This week, we [...]

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Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Issues Statement on 2012 U.S. Geological Survey Report

January 25, 2012

New ADAO PowerPoint Summary on SlideShare For Immediate Release: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Issues Statement on 2012 U.S. Geological Survey Report Los Angeles, CA.  – January 25, 2012 The following statement was issued today by Linda Reinstein, Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, regarding the 2012 United States Geological Survey [...]

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Success! News about ADAO’s Congressional Meetings and Senate Staff Briefing

January 20, 2012

Tweet News about #ADAO’s Congressional Meetings and #Senate Staff Briefing http://bit.ly/x7QePM #asbestos #mesothelioma #osh // After an exciting couple of days in Washington, D.C., ADAO’s delegation of victims and speakers is back and eager to share an update of the events!  You can check out our pre-D.C. blog, Briefing PowerPoint presentation, and Executive Summary (with [...]

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ADAO Senate Briefing Executive Summary, “Asbestos: The Impact on Public Health, the Environment, and the Economy”

 ADAO’s SENATE STAFF BRIEFING POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Senate Briefing Executive Summary, “Asbestos: The Impact on Public Health, the Environment, and the Economy”   Asbestos cancer and respiratory diseases claim the lives of more than 10,000 Americans each year. The deadly hazard of asbestos has been known for decades; the Environmental Protection Agency [...]

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ADAO is Taking Our Voices to D.C.

January 16, 2012

ADAO’S EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND BREIFING FACTS: RELEASED ON THURSDAY JANUARY 19 AT 4:00 PM As part of its education, advocacy, and community efforts, ADAO is pleased to be traveling this week to Washington, D.C. to hold an educational Senate Briefing, “Asbestos: The Impact on Public Health, the Environment, and the Economy” and meet with government officials.  [...]

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