I have just returned from Florida where I said my goodbyes to my dear friend, Larry Davis. Larry was a huge presence and inspiration in our community and I know the entire ADAO community shares Larry’s loss with his family. His family express how grateful they were for all of the heartfelt messages and support [...]
2007 Action Mesothelioma Day with Debbie Brewer The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization sends our support to the British Lung Foundation, and the many other asbestos victim organizations, for Action Mesothelioma Day (AMD), taking place Friday, July 6th. Action Mesothelioma Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness, supporting patients, and remembering those [...]
July 2, 2012 Larry Davis was a fierce fighter against mesothelioma- in his personal diagnosis, in Washington DC, and in his home state of Florida. Diagnosed in July of 2006, Larry embodied the essence of General Patton’s quote, “lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.” Larry took no prisoners, and vigorously worked [...]
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Responds to Quebec Government’s Loan Reviving the Jeffrey Asbestos Mine Calls on the Canadian Government to Take Action to Stop Deadly Asbestos Mining July 2, 2012…Washington, D.C. — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), representing thousands of asbestos victims, physicians and scientists around the world, urges the Canadian Parliament to oppose [...]
Read the Special Edition Brazil July eNewsletter While in Brazil, ADAO toured two factories that produce alternative materials for asbestos asbestos. Being a part of the United Nations' Rio+ 20 Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro and attending additional meetings throughout Brazil have been eye-opening, and the factories ADAO saw are just [...]