“Drop the Rock” Campaign Urges Statewide Action and Builds Awareness about Cancer-Causing Asbestos  June 22, 2010…Manhattan Beach, CA — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) applauds both Senator Gloria Romero for authoring SB 624 and the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources for passing this legislation to remove serpentine, the host rock of asbestos, as California’s official state rock, supporting [...]

Prestigious National Honor Underscores United Commitment to Eradicating Asbestos Disease through Global Volunteer Network Redondo Beach, CA … April 23, 2010 – Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization today announced it has awarded 20 volunteers with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service. Established in 2003, the PVSA annually [...]

Linda Reinstein, CEO/Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), & Dr. Richard Lemen, ADAO Science Advisory Board Co-Chair, Issue Joint Statement on Introduction of the Discussion Draft of the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 ADAO Reaffirms Importance of Reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act to Prevent Exposure to Asbestos and Protect Public Health The [...]

Philanthropic Support from Sponsors Strengthen Global Mission to Prevent, Detect and Treat Asbestos-Related Diseases Washington, DC … April 1, 2010 --- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest U.S. organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today announced the sponsors of the Sixth Annual International Asbestos Conference to be held on April 10, [...]