Posted on January 11, 2013 In a case of flagrant disregard for public health, a school in Middleburg Heights, Ohio is currently under criminal investigation for allegedly organizing several dozen teenage students and others to remove debris from a building contaminated with asbestos. The group of volunteers, which included students as young as 13 years [...]
Tragically, Roland lost his battle with mesothelioma on January 16, 2013. Posted in January 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 [...]
Posted on January 7, 2013 On behalf of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), I have the opportunity to frequently speak to Congress, health care providers, national and international organizations, and families about the deadly legacy of asbestos and the urgent need for a global asbestos ban. However, one of the most frequent questions I [...]
Posted on January 6, 2013 “For all meso warriors, caregivers and families: live with hope and light.” -- Esther, United Kingdom This message was written next to one of the hundreds of online candles lit on January 4, 2013 to honor and support Mesothelioma Warriors battling cancer around the world. On December 28 and January [...]
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization applauds and thanks Dr. David Egilman for being an unwavering voice for truth, justice, and science. ~ Linda FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2012 Scientists to hold counter-conference to McGill’s one Sided Conference Public invited to hear critical information regarding McGill’s asbestos research and “investigation malfeasance” Attleboro, MA – Canadian [...]