Posted on June 14, 2013 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Book || "Shared Stories: How Asbestos Changed Our Lives" (2013) I know how important it is for people to talk to others who are going through the same emotional rollercoaster. My website is for anyone who is affected by mesothelioma – whether they are patients, caretakers, family, [...]
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Toxic Substances Control Act The House Environment and the Economy Subcommittee, chaired by John Shimkus, held a hearing today entitled “Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act: Understanding Its History and Reviewing Its Impact.” ADAO is one of many organizations objecting to the Act and we sent letters to [...]
Posted on June 13, 2013 Within the next week, two exciting events will be taking place in support of mesothelioma patients. Tomorrow, June 14, the John Hayes Golf Memorial Golf Committee will host the 11th Annual John Hayes Memorial Golf Outing in Glenwood, Illinois. The event will be held in honor of Tom Eder, a longtime member of [...]
Posted on June 12, 2013 PRESS RELEASE: ADAO Outraged by Shortcomings of the Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013 ADAO wants YOUR voices to be heard: Tweet, Facebook post, or email your Six-Word Asbestos Quote for Congress about mesothelioma or asbestos! The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 was designed to grant the Environmental Protection Agency with [...]
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 [...]