In July 2011, I travelled to Asbestos, Quebec, Canada and visited three chrysotile (white asbestos) mines for the first time. Decades of studies reaffirm the science and facts that asbestos is a known human carcinogen and there is no safe level of asbestos exposure; however, Canada continues to allow this deadly fiber to be mined [...]
Posted in October 2011 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the "Share Your Story" feature on our [...]
ADAO Press Release: “Renowned Asbestos Awareness Expert ADAO Continues Educational Outreach" ADAO is delighted to be attending and presenting at the American Public Health Association (APHA)’s 139th Annual Meeting and Exposition October 29 – November 2, 2011 in Washington, DC and is especially pleased this year to see the significant emphasis the organization is putting on [...]
Tragically, Anita lost her mesothelioma battle on November 13, 2011. Also read Anita's courageous "Share Your Story". Anita's Blog I was diagnosed with Mesothelioma in 2007 after about one year of doing all sorts of tests trying to figure out what was wrong. One of the first things I did shortly after was to start [...]
On the heels of an emotional, powerful weekend for asbestos victims’ in Sarnia – where tears mixed with anger and nostalgic memories became forward-thinking plans for action – we at ADAO think it’s an important moment to stop and reflect. We have all been touched in one way or another by the atrocity that is [...]