Updated on January 16, 2015 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 [...]
Posted on January 15, 2015 Tomorrow would have been Dr. Irving Selikoff's 100th birthday. Selikoff''s legendary research and work help to advance workers' health and safety. His contributions in shaping public policy are unmatched. As Sir Isaac Newton said, If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. Thanks to Dr. Selikoff' and [...]
2014 Heather’s 8th Annual Lungleavin Day Celebration! 2013 “Heather Von St. James Is Turning Tragedy into Triumph” 2012 6th Annual Lungleavin Day Celebration Posted on January 13, 2015 Heather Von St James is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. She was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the extremely young age of 36, only 3 [...]
The International News: February 2, 2014 Banned across the world, asbestos continues to plague Pakistan ADAO Blog:January 15, 2014: The Ahmed Family: Bringing Asbestos Awareness and Action to Pakistan The International News: July 12, 2013 Two million Karachiites face cancer threat The International News: July 15, 2013 Asbestos and cancer Posted on January 8, 2015 The Asbestos Disease Awareness [...]
Posted on January 9, 2015 The History of Global Asbestos Awareness Week from April 1 – 7. Asbestos: One Word. One World. One Week. The asbestos facts are irrefutable. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and there is no safe level of exposure. Yet, asbestos mining and use continues still. The World Health Organization states: About 125 million people [...]