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“Dad’s Fight Is Now My Fight” – Edward’s Story

Posted on October 27, 2016 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 members with the “Share Your Story” feature on [...]

2024-10-16T14:32:19-07:00October 27th, 2016|

Ellen Costa, Member of the ADAO Board of Directors

Update on June 20, 2025 Ellen Costa is an ADAO Board Member and volunteer.  She has been with ADAO since 2009 and is honored to be of service to the organization, its mission, its founders, and its supporters. Professionally, she has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and has served various [...]

2025-06-20T13:58:57-07:00October 3rd, 2016|

ADAO Prepares for the 10th Congressional Staff Briefing on September 13, 2016 in Washington, DC

Posted on August 1, 2016 Take Action Now: Call Your Two U.S. Senators! Invite and encourage their Health and Environmental Senate Staffers to attend. Briefing Flyer This year has already been monumental for ADAO in terms of legislative progress, and we're working hard to capitalize on the momentum we've earned. Following the passage of sweeping reform to the Toxic Substances Control [...]

2019-08-03T11:26:51-07:00August 4th, 2016|

Domani Tripam, ADAO State Leadership Team – Midwestern Regional Co-Director

Domani M. Tripam became involved with ADAO after her “SuperDad” was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2011.  She is passionate about educating others about their risks of asbestos exposure and ways to protect themselves and their families as well as supporting ADAO in their efforts to create change for all who have been affected by asbestos.  [...]

2019-08-03T11:27:00-07:00May 19th, 2016|

Mike Mattmuller, ADAO State Leadership Team – Eastern Regional Co-Director

Mike Mattmuller was born in Mayfield Heights, OH, but now lives in Westminster, MD and  works as a civil engineer. Since being diagnosed with mesothelioma four years ago at age 29, Mike and his wife, Jessica, have become strong advocates to ban asbestos and promote research for a cure. Mike will be sharing his story for the first time at the ADAO Congressional Staff Briefing. ADAO Share Your Story:  “Staying Positive” – Mike’s Story Eastern Region: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida,  Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

2019-08-03T11:27:00-07:00May 19th, 2016|
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