Posted on July 1, 2019 Time has proven that collective activism enables us to make change happen. Thanks to many, ADAO's momentum has been growing stronger and stronger as seen through our countless accomplishments. Here are four simple ways you can help today: Sign and Share the Ban Asbestos Petition Join us on the right [...]
Posted on July 1, 2019 Friday, July 5 is Action Mesothelioma Day in the United Kingdom. Organizations throughout the country will host events to raise awareness about mesothelioma and remember those who have lost their battle with the disease. Tragically, Great Britain has one of the highest per capita rates of mesothelioma in the world. [...]
Posted on July 1, 2019 We have some exciting news about two members of the ADAO family! Mavis Nye, a Mesothelioma Warrior, and her husband Ray, both dedicated ban asbestos activists, will be receiving an honorary degree from the University of Kent on July 9. Mavis was diagnosed with Mesothelioma in 2009, and was exposed [...]
Posted on June 30, 2019 Remembering ... This month we lit a candle in loving memory on June 9th for Debbie and June 19th for Janelle. In June 2013, our community lost two beloved Mesothelioma Warriors, Janelle Bedel and Debbie Brewer. They were both recognized with the Alan Reinstein Award for their commitment to education, advocacy, and support to countless patients and [...]
Posted on July 1, 2019 Since 2008, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has held and/or participated in 13 Congressional Staff Briefings. Every year, we have used this immense opportunity to do one thing: give space for experts to share their work with U.S. lawmakers. Primarily focused on asbestos exposure prevention, we have brought nearly [...]