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May 24, 2013
The collateral damage from the Oklahoma Tornado won’t be tallied for decades. I urge you all to read the excellent The Huffington Post article “Oklahoma Tornado Health Risks May Lie In The Rubble” Most Americans don’t know that asbestos is a human carcinogen and are unaware about how to prevent hazardous asbestos debris exposure. During the search, rescue, [...]
[ Read More → ]Mesothelioma Patient Fundraiser for Michael
May 21, 2013Posted on May 21, 2013 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is delighted to share an upcoming fundraising event to benefit and support Michael. Where there is mesothelioma awareness, there is hope. On Saturday, May 25th a charity concert, Catch the Fire 2013, will be held in Santee, South Carolina to benefit Michael Bradley’s Find a Cure Fund. The event [...]
[ Read More → ]David and Kieran Brewer and Team Misfits Raise Mesothelioma Awareness at Relay for Life Event
May 20, 2013Posted on May 20, 2013 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 [...]
[ Read More → ]Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Congratulates Emily for 8th Place in the “30 Women to Watch” Facebook Contest
May 17, 2013Posted on May 17, 2013 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) would like to thank Emily Bleyl for her hard work and congratulate her for coming in 8th place in the “30 Women to Watch” Facebook contest. We are honored that Emily chose ADAO as her charity of choice for the contest and designated her campaign efforts [...]
[ Read More → ]Mesothelioma Patient Fundraiser for Janelle on May 19 in Indiana
May 16, 2013Posted on May 16, 2013 Facebook event page: FUNDRAISER for JANELLE BEDEL by Kate Curtis, Linda Reinstein, Kate Curtis and 2 others The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is delighted to share an upcoming fundraiser event to benefit and support Janelle and her wonderful family. Where there is mesothelioma awareness, there is hope. This upcoming Sunday, May 19th, a fundraiser for Janelle [...]
[ Read More → ]ADAO “Asbestos Awareness” Wristbands Circling the Globe
Posted on May 16, 2013 Great news – a new shipment of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization wristbands have arrived. Since 2004, ADAO has sold or donated more than 6,000 light blue “Asbestos Awareness” wristbands to individuals and organizations around the world. It has been empowering for asbestos victims and supporters to promote asbestos education, advocacy and [...]
[ Read More → ]Where There is Mesothelioma Awareness, There is Hope
May 15, 2013Posted on May 15, 2013 Each year, I am both humbled and inspired by the many actions I see ADAO’s supporters taking to increase asbestos awareness and emphasize the need to protect our family members, friends and communities from harmful exposure. I was recently touched to learn that Motley Rice LLC joined forces with the Lowcountry Firefighter Support [...]
[ Read More → ]Wall Street Journal Publishes Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Letter to the Editor re: Asbestos Litigation Articles
May 14, 2013WSJ: As Asbestos Claims Rise, So Do Worries About Fraud March 11, 2013 WSJ: Bill Would Require Details on Asbestos Payouts March 12, 2013 WSJ: With Billions at Stake, the Search For Clients Intensifies on TV, Web May 5, 2013 WSJ: Mesothelioma Doctors, Lawyers Join Hunt for Valuable Asbestos Cases May 5, 2013 Wall Street Letter to the Editor in response to the May [...]
[ Read More → ]Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization to Present at International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies
May 13, 2013Posted on May 13, 2013 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is excited to present this Saturday, May 18 at the 3rd International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. This is the second year that we have been invited to this Symposium, which brings together renowned mesothelioma experts from North America and Europe. The symposium [...]
[ Read More → ]PRESS RELEASE: Seven Countries Opposed the Listing of Chrysotile Asbestos in the Rotterdam Convention
May 10, 2013International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Coverage: May 7, May 8, and May 9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2013 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Outraged that Seven Countries Prevented the Inclusion of Chrysotile Asbestos in the UN Rotterdam Convention List of Hazardous Substances India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe Opposed the Listing of Chrysotile Asbestos in the Rotterdam Convention Los Angeles, [...]
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Latest Updates
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05.15.2013 - Where There is Mesothelioma Awareness, There is Hope
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05.14.2013 - Wall Street Journal Publishes Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Letter to the Editor re: Asbestos Litigation Articles
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05.13.2013 - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization to Present at International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies
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05.10.2013 - PRESS RELEASE: Seven Countries Opposed the Listing of Chrysotile Asbestos in the Rotterdam Convention
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05.09.2013 - ADAO is Thrilled to be a Finalist for Stevie® Award for Non-Profit Company of the Year
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05.09.2013 - PRESS RELEASE: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Named as Finalist for 2013 American Business Award
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05.07.2013 - Cast a Vote to Raise Asbestos Awareness in Loving Memory of Larry Davis
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05.07.2013 - “The Role of Government in Preventing Asbestos Exposure” Video Presentation by Dr. Richard Lemen
