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Meet the 2021 ADAO Conference Friday Film Festival “Art, Advocacy, and Shared Stories” Filmmakers and Speakers: Jill Cagle, Kim Cecchini, Ellen Costa, Zack Johnson, Laura and Bob Kuzmick, Daniel Lambo, Connor B. Lewis, Paolo Monico, Barbara McQueen (Invited), and Dr. L. Christine Oliver

2022-08-09T12:27:01-07:00April 28th, 2021|

Posted on April 28, 2021 **As we are still in the process of finalizing our conference, all of the speaker line-ups are tentative** ADAO Virtual 16th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference “Where Knowledge and Action Unite” September 17-18, 2021 2021 Conference Info | Honorees and Keynote Speakers | Registration | Agenda | Friday “Art, [...]

Barbara McQueen

2021-04-15T14:46:10-07:00April 15th, 2021|

Barbara Minty McQueen is the widow of American film star Steve McQueen, and is a former model and photographer. She is also the author of Steve McQueen: The Last Mile, which documents the three-and-a-half-year relationship between the two and includes candid photographs from 1977 to 1980. McQueen has hosted several art exhibits of her work [...]

Meet the 2020 ADAO Conference Session V “Art, Advocacy, and Academia” Speakers: Arthur Frank, Barbara McQueen, Dr. L. Christine Oliver, Richa Patel, and Jordan Zevon

2022-08-09T12:26:59-07:00March 2nd, 2020|

Posted on March 2, 2020 ADAO 16th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference “Where Knowledge and Action Unite” April 3 – 5, 2020 Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel Conference Postponed | 2020 Conference Info | Speakers | Honorees and Keynote Speakers | Know Before You Go | Registration | Marriott Reservations | Agenda | RSVP [...]

McQueen & ADAO PSA Raises Asbestos Awareness During Steve McQueen Documentary Encore Screenings on October 10 & 19

2019-08-03T11:26:05-07:00October 1st, 2017|

ADAO Huffington Post: Steve McQueen's Widow Voices Outrage at Trump's Pro-Asbestos Position in New PSA Posted on October 1, 2017 Last Thursday, September 28, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) had the special opportunity to attend the premiere of the compelling new documentary, "Steve McQueen: American Icon." Presented by Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries, the [...]

ADAO Asbestos Awareness PSA with Barbara McQueen will Air Ahead of New Film “Steve McQueen: American Icon” in Theaters Nationwide

2019-08-03T11:26:09-07:00August 24th, 2017|

Posted August 25, 2017 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will play a special role in the compelling new film, "Steve McQueen: American Icon," which opens in select cinemas nationwide on Thursday, September 28. Presented by Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries, the 90-minute feature documentary tells the story of one of America’s most enduring and intriguing [...]

Congratulations and Thanks to Ban Asbestos Champion: Barbara McQueen!

2019-08-03T11:27:56-07:00June 19th, 2015|

Posted on June 19, 2015 Barbara McQueen had only been married several years when her husband, Steve McQueen, was stolen from her by the insidious killer - mesothelioma. In the wake of his passing, Barbara suffered unimaginable sorrow from losing someone she loved so much. Yet, time and time again she has showed immeasurable strength, grace, and compassion, transforming her [...]

The eBay Winner of the “Steve McQueen: The Last Mile…Revisited” Book Is …

2019-08-03T11:30:47-07:00December 13th, 2012|

Posted on December 13, 2012 Congratulations to Tony Rich, winner of a copy of the beautiful book Steve McQueen: The Last Mile...Revisited, autographed by author Barbara Minty McQueen and auctioned on eBay. With about 150 candid photographs and her personal narration, Barbara takes us inside the world of this loving couple. She shares fond memories of her life with [...]

eBay Auction: Barbara McQueen Donates Autographed Copy of “Steve McQueen: The Last Mile… Revisited” in Support of ADAO

2019-08-03T11:30:50-07:00December 3rd, 2012|

Click here to bid today; the auction ends on Thursday, December 13 at 12:45 am PST! Posted on December 3, 2012 ADAO is excited to announce that Barbara Minty McQueen has generously donated an autographed copy of her book Steve McQueen: The Last Mile...Revisited.  Proceeds from the book sale will support ADAO's education, advocacy, and community support efforts. Steve [...]

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