Posted on November 5, 2014 As the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) moves forward with our advocacy efforts in in Washington, DC, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization congratulates the Members of Congress who have and who will continue to serve our county. More than 30 Americans die each day from preventable asbestos-caused diseases, yet asbestos imports continue. [...]
Posted on November 1, 2014 Have you taken the “Make a Pie – Take A Pie… Ban Asbestos!” Challenge yet? We are so grateful to Jessica Mattmuller and Donna Johnson, members of our ADAO community, for their fantastic idea -- using something that’s so much fun, to raise awareness about something so heartbreaking – that asbestos is [...]
Posted on October 27, 2014 Couldn't attend The Rahe Family's Jammin for Asbestos Awareness event in Omaha in September? No problem! You can still join in and buy a fabulous concert t-shirt. For a minimum donation of $15.00 or more (which includes shipping within the United States) this is your opportunity to have a little bit of [...]
Posted on October 31, 2014 Tomorrow, November 1st, begins Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Don't be fooled - you don't have to smoke to get lung cancer. In the United States, asbestos-caused lung cancer claims more than 5,000 lives every year. Studies has proven, exposure to asbestos increases the risk of asbestosis, other nonmalignant lung and pleural [...]
Part One: Preventing Asbestos-Caused Diseases Part Two: High Risk Occupations Part Three: Understand the Warning Symptoms for Asbestos-Caused Diseases Posted on October 27, 2014 October is Health Literacy Month, and at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) that means understanding how dangerous asbestos is and seeking medical help when a loved one might have been exposed. Everyone should [...]