15th ADAO Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
Where Knowledge and Action Unite
Washington, DC
April 5 – 7, 2019
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019: March and Trolley Tour
March for Remembrance and Justice (Highlight Video)
Trolley Tour (Highlight Video)
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019: ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
Opening Remarks by Linda Reinstein
International Message of Support by Mavis Nye
Session 1: Progress and Challenges from the Frontline
Moderator: Dr. Steven Markowitz
Raeleen Minchuk, Mesothelioma Warrior (Canada): Presentation
Linda Reinstein, ADAO President/CEO: Presentation
Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH; Assistant U.S. Surgeon General (Ret.) and Rear Admiral, USPHS (Ret.): Presentation
Arthur L. Frank, MD, PhD; Professor of Public Health and Chair Emeritus of the Dept. of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Drexel University School of Public Health: Presentation
Earl Dotter, Photojournalist and Creator of the exhibit BADGES: A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers: Presentation
Session 2: Medical Advancements: Diagnosing and Treating Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases
Moderator: Dr. L. Christine Oliver
Geoff and Karen Grant, Mesothelioma Warriors: Presentation
Jacqueline M. Moline, MD, MSc, FACP, FACOEM: Presentation
Eduardo Algranti, MD, (Brazil): Presentation
Dr. Daniela Degiovanni (Italy). ALEC is charge: Presentation
Keynote Speaker: David Michaels, PhD, MPH: Presentation
Session 3: Prevention: What Is It? Where Is It? What Do I Do?
Moderator: John Newquist
Julie Gundlach, Mesothelioma Warrior: Presentation
Bev Messinger, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH): Presentation
Tim Keane, At-Large Vice President of the Insulators Union and the Insulators Health Hazard Fund Administrator: Presentation
Robert Sussman, JD: Presentation
Tony Rich: Presentation
Louie Palu, Photojournalist: Presentation
Dr. Eula Bingham: Presentation
Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecturer: David McCumber: Presentation
Session 4: Advocacy: Global Ban Asbestos Action
Moderator: Dr. Barry Castleman
Courtney Davis Hissong, Mesothelioma Warrior: Presentation
Fernanda Giannasi, (Brazil): Presentation
Gopal Krishna, PhD, JD (India): Presentation
Alec Farquhar (Canada): Presentation
Olawale Bakare (Nigeria): Presentation
Harminder Bains, Partner at Leigh Day: Presentation
Session 5: Art and Advocacy
Moderator: Mark Catlin
Paolo Monico: “The Mother”
Felipe Rico Atara, (Colombia): “Inextinguible”
Daniel Lambo, (Belgium): “Breathless”
Conor Lewis and Zack Johnson: “Dirty Laundry”
Program Concludes
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019: 15th Anniversary Awards Gala Dinner
Meet the Artist Reception
15th Anniversary Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner
Presenter: Linda and Emily Reinstein
Paolo Monico: The Alan Reinstein Award
Daniel Lambo: The Alan Reinstein Award
Conor Lewis and Zack Johnson: The Alan Reinstein Award
Courtney David Hissong: The Alan Reinstein Award
Harminder Bains: The Alan Reinstein Award
Presenter: Dr. Richard Lemen
Dr. Eula Bingham: The Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award
Presenter: Dr. Barry Castleman
Dr. Daniela Degiovanni: The Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award
Presenter: Dr. Arthur Frank
Dr. Steven Markowitz: The Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award
Presenter: Linda Reinstein
Congressman Frank Pallone: The Tribute of Hope Award
Presenter: Tony Rich
The Canadian Ban Asbestos Heroes: Victims, Activists, Trade Unions, and Lawmakers: The Tribute of Inspiration Award
Presenter: Jordan Zevon
Warren Zevon Honorees from 2005-2018: Warren Zevon “Keep Me in Your Heart” Tribute Honoree
Presenter: Kathy Best
David McCumber: The Andrew Schneider Memorial Award
Presenter: Ellen Costa
Linda Reinstein: Keep Me in Your Heart Lifetime Achievement Award
The Tribute of Unity Award: The Tribute of Hope Award Honorees from 2005 – 2018: The Tribute of Unity Award
Presenter: Dr. Brad Black
The Tribute of Unity: The Tribute of Unity Award Honorees from 2005 – 2018: The Tribute of Unity Award
Presenter: Kim Cecchini
The Tribute of Unity Award: The Tribute of Inspiration Award Honorees from 2005 – 2018: The Tribute of Unity Award
Presenter: Dr. Celeste Monforton
The Tribute of Unity Award: The Alan Reinstein Award Honorees from 2005 – 2018: The Tribute of Unity Award
Presenter: Dr. Christine Oliver
The Tribute of Unity Award: The Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees from 2005 – 2018: The Tribute of Unity Award
Presenter: John Newquist
Diamond Donor: Lisa Crandall
Emerald Donor: Marilyn Amento, Steven Markowitz, Rosemary Schaffer, Heather Von St James
Sapphire Donor: Marli Stewart-Beer, Kimberly Cecchini, Julie Gundlach, Elizabeth Harty, Tara Jensen
Garnet Donor: Mark Catlin, Paul & Yvonne Hall, Kim Hoover, Wendy Roberts
Presenter: Kim Cecchini
Thanking our Donors Individually
Motley Rice LLC; Accepting: Vin Greene: Platinum Sponsor
Presenter: Linda Reinstein
Simmons Hanly Conroy, LLC; Accepting Perry Browder: Platinum Sponsor
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen; Accepting: Annette Charlevois: Silver Sponsor
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2018: Unity and Remembrance Brunch
Moderator: Ellen Costa
Ellen Costa, ADAO Board Member: Presentation
Dr. Richard Lemen, Speaker: Presentation
Dr. Barry Castleman, Speaker: Presentation
Marilyn Amento, Speaker: Presentation
Jill Cagle, Performer and Mesothelioma Widow: Presentation
Candle Lighting – Kim Cecchini, ADAO Board Member: Presentation
