Posted on January 6, 2015 I am pleased to share an interview with an extraordinary ADAO volunteer. After experiencing mesothelioma through her father's diagnosis, Julie Burns turned her personal tragedy into an act of remembrance and honor not just for father, but also for others. In 2009, Julie and I began working together upon Jill Vaughn’s request. With team [...]
NOTE: It was exciting to see the Global Ban Asbestos Network (GBAN), a non-profit and independent initiative, help Paul Palmer connect with the Indonesian GBAN Member, Darisman, for their Asbestos Health Awareness Campaign. GBAN was founded in 2010 by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the Brazilian Association of the Asbestos-Exposed (ABREA). The Asbestos Disease Awareness [...]
Posted on November 30, 2014: Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting Tradition on December 28 and January 4 2014 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List ADAO respectfully asks all businesses to refrain from using our Mesothelioma Warrior list for publicity or marketing. Posted on January 3, 2015 Tomorrow, January 4, 2015, we will gather together for the 2014 [...]
Posted on December 30, 2014 As 2014 comes to an end, I am quietly reflecting on the many inspirational Mesothelioma Warriors who live courageously. Traditionally, courage is defined as the ability to do something that frightens one and to possess strength in the face of pain or grief. Steve and Linda Wride truly embody courage in every sense [...]
Posted on November 30, 2014: Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting Tradition on December 28 and January 4 2014 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List ADAO respectfully asks all businesses to refrain from using the Mesothelioma Warrior list for publicity or marketing. Posted on December 27, 2014 Tomorrow, December 28, 2014, we will gather together for the 2014 [...]