Remembering Karen Grant A Beacon of Hope and Joy Karen Grant, a powerful voice for justice and a beacon of resilience, passed away on September 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. She was just 29 when diagnosed, but in the years that followed, Karen transformed unimaginable hardship into a life defined by love, [...]
Posted on August 29, 2025 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is honored to mark a historic milestone at our 20th International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference in New York City. On September 12–13, 2025, we will unveil the 10th poster in BADGES: A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers by award-winning photographer Earl Dotter. Titled [...]
Posted on August 10, 2025 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on our website.’ This week, [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 ADAO’S 20TH ANNUAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS & PREVENTION CONFERENCE RETURNS TO NYC WITH GLOBAL EXPERTS, ADVOCATES, AND LAWMAKERS Two Days of Science, Solidarity, and Strategic Action on Prevention, Policy, and the Law New York, NY – The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest independent nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated [...]
Posted on August 14, 2025 This September, we invite you to join us for Mesothelioma Awareness Month. Together, we honor those who have lost their lives, support those who are fighting, and take action to prevent asbestos exposure. Why Mesothelioma Awareness Matters Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, a known [...]