Posted October 29, 2022 November is lung cancer awareness month, and ADAO wants to use this opportunity to shed light on the disease that kills more people than any other form of cancer. From the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, reports show: Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide An estimated 236,740 people [...]
October 22, 2022 ADAO Letter to Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Capito, Chairman Pallone, and Ranking Member Rodgers in Support for the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act of 2022 during the Lame Duck Session FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2022 The following statement is from Linda Reinstein, President and Co-Founder of the Asbestos Disease [...]
Posted on October 11, 2022 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is encouraged to learn that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established an office dedicated to protecting and advancing environmental justice and civil rights. We look forward to discussing the health impact of asbestos and prevention efforts to mitigate exposure. For too long [...]
Posted on September 29, 2022 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was thrilled and honored to receive letters of support from various politicians and nonprofits in support of our 17th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference. We received letters from Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Steve Daines (R-MT), Representative Suzanne Bonamici [...]
Posted on September 28, 2022 Thanks to the dedication of many, the 14th Annual Alton Miles for Meso Race was a roaring success and sponsors, individuals, and teams raised over $40,000 for ADAO’s asbestos awareness, education, and community initiatives. All this could not have been possible without the support of nearly 1,000 racers, over 200 [...]