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U.S. Representative Steve Cohen “Tribute of Hope” Award

May 15, 2012

ADAO’s 8th Asbestos Awareness Conference brought together some of the world’s greatest minds to discuss the impact of asbestos on public health, the environment, and the economy. To get an idea of the exceptional speakers we gathered this year, you can now watch a video presentation of U.S. Representative Steve Cohen accepting his “Tribute of Hope” [...]

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“Doing Something Positive” – Steve’s Story

May 14, 2012

“Doing Something Positive” – Steve’s Story 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 [...]

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ADAO Speaks at 2nd International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

May 10, 2012

ADAO is excited to present this Saturday, May 12 at the 2nd International Symposium on Lung-sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. This Symposium brings together renowned mesothelioma experts such Dr. Robert Cameron, Dr. Raja Flores, Dr. Courtney Broaddus, Dr. Anne Tsao, and Dr. Jim teWaterNaude, to highlight a few, to advance education for the treatment [...]

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“Asbestos: See For Yourself” Meet Tony Rich, The Man Behind the Camera

May 09, 2012

View and share the ADAO “Asbestos: See for Yourself” photos ADAO’s Asbestos: See For Yourself campaign has been well received, and we are very grateful for the opportunity to share pictures of asbestos, the invisible killer. Tony Rich, an industrial hygienist who has provided photographs for the campaign, effectively reveals that asbestos is no invisible [...]

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Asbestos Corruption in Brazil

May 08, 2012

UPDATE May 10, 2013 - Pressure against the asbestos industry continues with a Brazilian Senator, Congressman, and Governor under fire http://bit.ly/KK6G0q “They are Senator Demosthenes Torres (DEM-GO, until April 4), Congressman Carlos Alberto Leréia (PDSB-GO) and the governor Marconi Perillo (PSDB-GO).The three are part of the “bench of chrysotile.” They are legislators who, in exchange for [...]

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Asbestos Victims Unite: “Out of the hottest fire comes the strongest steel”

I wanted to share two recent Facebook posts from Larry, one of the most courageous mesothelioma patients I have ever met during these past nine years.  The old Chinese Proverb must have written this for Larry and our ADAO family, “Out of the hottest fire comes the strongest steel.”  Larry, we all love you!   In [...]

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“Reflection of a Life Taken” – George’s Story

May 07, 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 would like [...]

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ADAO Wraps Up Successful Trip to Washington, D.C.

May 05, 2012

ADAO has just wrapped up working in Washington, D.C.!  Beginning on Wednesday, I was able to meet with Congressional leadership to continue our ongoing dialogue of how we can prevent asbestos exposure to eliminate occupational and environmental asbestos-caused diseases.  In addition to Hill meetings, I was invited to attend the “United for a Cure” medical conference, sponsored by the International [...]

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“Full of Impotent Rage” – Jo’s Story

May 01, 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 would like [...]

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President & CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Comments on the Canadian Chrysotile Institute’s Recent Closing

April 30, 2012

For Immediate Release: April 30, 2012 REDONDO BEACH, Calif.- A Statement from Linda Reinstein, Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization regarding the Canadian Chrysotile Institute’s recent closure: “On behalf of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), we are pleased to announce that the Montreal-based pro-asbestos Chrysotile Institute has officially announced its [...]

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