Posted in February 2012 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the new “Share Your Story” feature on our [...]
Barbara McQueen, Apacheland Stuntman, Linda Reinstein ADAO is honored to have forged a wonderful new friendship with Barbara McQueen, widow of the late Steve McQueen. Steve McQueen, a movie icon fondly called as “the King of Cool, ” will be honored with the Warren Zevon ‘Keep Me in Your Heart’ Memorial Tribute Award at the 8th [...]
Asbestos-caused cancers continue to claim thousands of lives every year in the United States and asbestos, a known carcinogen, has not been banned. Today is a great day for sharing your feelings and stories with us and throughout your social networks. Our radical collaboration will fuel efforts to raise awareness to prevent exposure thus eliminating deadly cancers. As a melanoma survivor and mesothelioma widow, join [...]
Posted on February 3, 2012 Last night, I cried after watching the CBC News Network video “Fatal Deception.” The news report highlighted inconsistencies and deceptions involved in a McGill University study on asbestos safety, the exposure of Canadian miners to asbestos, and their resulting asbestos-related health issues. The McGill study cited is flawed, lacks transparency, [...]
Congratulations to AFeVA and the community of Casale Monferrato! Today, the city's council decided to deny the proposed 18 million Euro settlement deal from the accused Eternit executives. View the February 3 Official Announcement from the Municipality of Casale Monferrato. This represents the city's determination to see justice through for its victims and residents. As a representative of the voices of [...]