Posted March 24, 2012 ADAO is extremely proud to announce there will be nine different countries represented at our Asbestos Awareness Conference. This list includes participants from Italy, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and the UK. The harmful effects of asbestos are not contained within one country, or one border; asbestos exposure is a global problem that [...]
The 8th annual Asbestos Awareness Conference is quickly approaching, and we are tremendously excited for the event. By sharing our individual stories, our community becomes stronger; sharing our experiences creates awareness, brings the issue of asbestos home for many people, and helps shape public policy. During Asbestos Awareness Week, we encourage everyone to share your [...]
March 15th, 2012 Marco Giorcelli, editor of Il Monferrato, the newspaper of Casale Monferrato, has passed away due to health complications related to mesothelioma. Giorcelli died at the age of 51; last year he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a disease linked to asbestos exposure in Casale. A true journalistic professional, Giorcelli began his career at [...]
As a mesothelioma widow and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization President/Co-Founder, I am honored to be recognized as Stop Mesothelioma’s Advocate of the Month for March. But this honor is truly shared by all of ADAO including Doug Larkin, Co-Founder, ADAO Leadership, Volunteers, and our many donors. It has been nearly 10 years since I [...]
For Immediate Release ADAO’s 8th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, March 30-April 1: Award-winning journalist, Matt Peacock, Keynote Speaker Internationally Acclaimed Investigative Reporter Will Share his Stunning Documentary, India’s Toxic Trade. Redondo Beach, CA, March 13, 2012 – Asbestos remains one of the most lethal and widespread toxins in the world. In an effort to [...]