Posted on December 17, 2010 Was I crazy, lonely or fearless? Let me share a story how a serendipitous connection was made by sharing feelings of grief, hope and action through – wait–Facebook?! ADAO has been uniting asbestos victims and volunteers for more than seven years, the old way – ha – through emails and websites. But [...]
ADAO December eNewsletter: Inside ADAO - Solidarity is Our Greatest Asset Dear ADAO Family, ADAO has seen dramatic growth this year. As 2010 comes to a close, we realize that our accomplishments would not have been possible without the generous support and hard work of our global family, volunteers, and donors, to whom we are deeply [...]
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) welcomes you to our new “Light a Candle” community. As we honor our loved ones fighting asbestos-related diseases or in loving memory of those who have lost their courageous battles, there are few symbols that offer more comfort than a candle blazing in the dark. We invite you to [...]
The Lancet: "Canada accused of hypocrisy over asbestos exports" "Although Canada will not expose its own citizens to asbestos, its plans to continue exporting the deadly substance to developing countries has drawn widespread condemnation." Read Tony Kirby's December 11, 2010 full report online at The Lancet.
End Canadian Asbestos Exports to Asia "Asbestosis victims plan hunger strike" Former asbestos miners are silently speaking out to send Canada a powerful message: Stop mining and exporting asbestos to developing countries. We must encourage as many people as we can to “SPEAK FROM THE HEART” so that Canada’s Prime Minister Harper and the Canadian [...]