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Revealing Firefighter Risks: Attend the Screening of BURNED: Protecting the Protectors and Panel Talk in Charleston Hosted by Motley Rice LLC

Posted on January 5, 2024 Charleston, SC: Motley Rice LLC warmly invites firefighters from across South Carolina to the special screening of the compelling 30-minute documentary, "BURNED," on January 11th at 6:00 pm at the Sottile Theatre in Charleston. This event is more than just a film screening – it's a crucial public service announcement [...]

2024-01-08T15:58:54-08:00January 5th, 2024|

Remembering Jim Fite: A Lifelong Crusader Against Asbestos, Founder of the White Lung Association and a Beacon of Courage and Commitment

Posted on January 3, 2024 “I deeply regret to inform you that Jim Fite, founder and longtime executive director of the White Lung Association (WLA), the first asbestos victims’ group in the US, died at 77 on Jan. 1, 2024 at his home in Baltimore.  Jim was a longtime colleague and personal friend of mine.  [...]

2024-01-08T15:59:54-08:00January 3rd, 2024|

Statement from ADAO President Linda Reinstein Critiques Reviewers’ Comments on EPA’s Asbestos Part 2 Risk Evaluation White Paper || ADAO Voices Deep Concerns About Reviewers’ Comments and EPA Process

December 27, 2023 -- Peer Reviewer Comments on the White Paper: Quantitative Human Health Approach to be Applied in the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2—Supplemental Evaluation including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Posted on January 3, 2024 Statement from Linda Reinstein, President and Co-Founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness [...]

2024-01-08T16:01:21-08:00January 3rd, 2024|

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month: Uniting with Firefighters to Champion Asbestos Prevention and Policy Reform

ADAO 20th Anniversary — Join Us in Our Year-Round Monthly Journeys of Asbestos Awareness, Advocacy, and Action Posted on January 3, 2024 January marks Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to recognize the efforts of organizations like the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in combating cancer among firefighters. Firefighters are at a higher [...]

2024-06-30T21:24:14-07:00January 3rd, 2024|

Advocacy in Action Video: Mobilizing for Final Passage of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act

Send Your Letter Today -- Tell Congress: Americans need the ARBAN Act now! VIDEO: "Advocacy in Action: Urging Congress to Ban Asbestos" Posted on December 27, 2023 Asbestos, a widely acknowledged carcinogen, continues to pose a significant public health threat to millions of Americans each year. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) continues leading the [...]

2024-01-02T12:49:47-08:00December 27th, 2023|
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