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ADAO Mourns the Loss of Mesothelioma Warrior Debbie

Posted on June 9, 2013 BBC News - Debbie Brewer: Plymouth 'cancer hug' campaigner dies  (June 9) Plymouth Herald - Campaigner Debbie Brewer loses her battle against cancer  (June 10) The Sun - Mum dies of cancer caused by cuddling asbestos worker dad (June 10) The Daily Mail - Killed by a hug from her father: Mother-of-three who [...]

2019-08-03T11:30:19-07:00June 9th, 2013|

“Eighteen Months to Live” – Midge’s Story

Posted in June 2013  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 [...]

2021-06-16T14:18:01-07:00June 7th, 2013|

Rushville Mayor Appoints June 6th as Janelle Bedel “Wonder Woman” Day

June 3, 2013 Hundreds Around the World Change Facebook Photos in Support of Mesothelioma Patient, Janelle Posted on June 4, 2013 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds the city of Rushville, Indiana and its residents for their endless support to mesothelioma patient and Rushville native, "Wonder Woman" Janelle. Following an announcement that Janelle is entering [...]

2019-08-03T11:30:20-07:00June 4th, 2013|

Hundreds Around the World Change Facebook Photos in Support of Mesothelioma Patient, Janelle

June 4, 2013 Rushville Mayor Appoints June 6th as Janelle Bedel “Wonder Woman” Day Posted on June 3, 2013 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is proud to be witnessing a global movement of spreading asbestos awareness after an announcement by mesothelioma patient, Janelle. After the Rushville, Indiana native shared that she is entering hospice, [...]

2019-08-03T11:30:20-07:00June 3rd, 2013|

ADAO REPORT: Appeal to Overturn Eternit Verdict Has Failed!

Posted on June 3, 2013 ADAO is thrilled to report that the attempt to appeal the 2012 conviction of Stephan Schmidheiny and Baron Jean-Louis de Cartier de Marchienne has failed! Today, the Appeal Court in Turin, Italy upheld the verdict that Schmidheiny and de Cartier are to be held responsible for their role in the [...]

2019-08-03T11:30:20-07:00June 3rd, 2013|
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