2019 Year-In-Review 2018 Year-In-Review 2017 Year-In-Review 2016 Year-In-Review 2015 Year-In-Review 2014 Year-In-Review 2013 Year-In-Review 2012 Year-In-Review 2011 Year-In-Review 2010 Year-In-Review The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to providing asbestos victims and concerned citizens with a united voice, exponentially expanded its reach and education, advocacy, and community impact in 2011. [...]
Posted on October 24, 2012 Jill & the "Ridin' with the Wind" Gang They say “it takes a village.” Well…maybe it takes a motorcycle too! On July 28, in Illinois, ADAO community member Jill Cagle led the “Ridin’ the Wind with Rob” event, which was a motorcycle ride, dinner, and raffle in loving memory [...]
Posted on October 22, 2012 3-Part Blog Series about Health Literacy Part One: How Can You Prevent Home, School, and Workplace Asbestos Exposure? (Oct 8) Part Two: What Are the High-Risk Occupations for Asbestos Exposure? (Oct 15) Part Three: What Are the Early Warning Symptoms of Asbestos Disease? (Oct 22) Today, we're pleased to conclude our three-part blog [...]
With sadness, Leah just shared the tragic news that Bruce lost his courageous mesothelioma battle. May we honor Bruce's memory with our fervent dedication to preventing asbestos exposure and finding a cure. Below is Bruce's 2011 "Walk to Remember Victims of Asbestos" speech. It was great honor to sit beside Bruce in Sarnia and feel his passion, bravery, love for his dear friend Bill. ~ [...]
Tragically Mike passed away on April 14, 2020. Read more about Mike in "Remembering Mike Mattmuller, Courageous Mesothelioma Warrior, Dear Friend, and Powerful Voice for Asbestos Prevention and Policy" Posted in October 2012 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a [...]