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“Pain from Something Everyday” – Marlyn’s Story

Posted on September 24, 2014 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. [...]

2024-10-16T16:38:40-07:00September 24th, 2014|

“I Was Given a Second Chance for the Purpose of Helping Others Through this Horrible Unnecessary Cancer” – Tina’s Story

Posted on September 24, 2014 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. [...]

2024-10-16T16:38:34-07:00September 24th, 2014|

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Releases Video Featuring Acting U.S. Surgeon General and Mesothelioma Patients

Posted on September 23, 2014  “The asbestos issue is not a thing of the past. It continues to this day,” said Acting U.S. Surgeon General Boris Lushniak at the 2014 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Conference. Dr. Lushniak's words open ADAO's new 80-second video: "Asbestos: Still Legal, Still Lethal." We are very grateful to Heather Von [...]

2019-08-03T11:28:42-07:00September 23rd, 2014|

ADAO Features 100 Powerful Patient and Family Stories for Mesothelioma Awareness Day

Posted on September 19, 2014 As we begin a week of activities in honor of National Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26th, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the courageous Mesothelioma Warriors around the world and their stories. Since ADAO was founded, nearly 100 patients and families have shared their stories with us.  Today [...]

2019-08-03T11:28:42-07:00September 19th, 2014|

Exclusive ADAO Interview with Lisa Rahe Thompson, Jammin’ for Asbestos Awareness Organizer

Posted on September 15, 2014 Lisa Rahe Thompson The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is very grateful to Lisa Rahe Thompson for organizing the upcoming Jammin’ for Asbestos Awareness concert on September 26 in Omaha, NE.  In our interview, she shared memories of her brother, Bob, and her dedication to raising asbestos awareness. Linda: How [...]

2019-08-03T11:28:42-07:00September 15th, 2014|
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