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Press Release: ADAO Statement Calls for the Reauthorization of the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

For Immediate Release: September 16, 2015 ADAO Statement Calls for the Reauthorization of the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Moral Obligation to Ensure Justice for 9/11 Workers and Survivors is Undebatable Washington DC – September 16, 2015 - The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to prevent [...]

2019-08-03T11:27:38-07:00September 16th, 2015|

Message from Jordan Zevon, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization National Spokesperson: ZEVONISTAS UNITE!!! (2015)

Make a pledge to Jordan's  Zevonistas Team - Help Us #ENDMeso What You Need to Know for Miles for Meso in Alton, IL and Mesothelioma Awareness Day  Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter by using #ZEVONISTAS Posted on September 15, 2015 ZEVONISTAS UNITE!!! My father, Warren Zevon, legendary singer/songwriter was taken from us 12 [...]

2019-08-03T11:27:38-07:00September 15th, 2015|

ADAO Cites New Occupational Asbestos Exposure Statistics from Lancet Global Burden of Disease Study, at 194,000 per Year, as Catastrophic and Reprehensible

For Immediate Release: September 14, 2015 ADAO Cites New Occupational Asbestos Exposure Statistics from Lancet Global Burden of Disease Study, at 194,000 per Year, as Catastrophic and Reprehensible New Numbers Represent a More than 80% Increase from WHO Statistic of 107,000, and Account for Nearly 2/3 of All Deaths Related to Workplace Carcinogens Washington DC [...]

2019-08-03T11:27:40-07:00September 14th, 2015|

“Now they found asbestos in crayons? Oh how I worry about my grandkids …” Guest Blog by Lou Williams

Posted on September 13, 2015 Lou Williams has been one of ADAO's most dedicated supporters and inspirational mesothelioma warriors. Lou, diagnosed with mesothelioma, has been battling asbestos-related disease for years but has used this fight as a public platform to spread asbestos awareness and education. In her latest call for change Lou has joined the ADAO [...]

2019-08-03T11:27:40-07:00September 13th, 2015|
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