February was an incredible month for ADAO’s education, advocacy, and community support efforts as you can read from this month’s blogs! These are certainly exciting times for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), as we have conference Keynote speakers, honorees, presenters, and registrants from 9 countries as of now (US, CA, BR, DE, UK, IT, AU, BE, and NL)!
ADAO sends our sincere gratitude to our 2012 Sponsors, donors, volunteers, and ADAO leadership for their tireless commitment to ending the deadly legacy of asbestos.
Get ready, ADAO will publish our March eNewsletter next week.
In unity,
Linda
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February’s Blogs, Share Your Stories, and Press Releases
February 29, 2012
Get informed and come to the 8th Annual Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s Asbestos Awareness Conference, “Asbestos: An International Public Health Crisis” In the wake of the guilty verdict from the Processo Eternit trial, in which Stephan Schmidheiny and Baron Jean-Louis de Cartier de Marchienne were found to be responsible for the deaths and illnesses of
February 28, 2012
A Simple Checklist: 8th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference Don’t miss your chance!! As the 8th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference rapidly approaches, the conference program is being finalized, and soaring gas prices are going to drive up the cost of airline tickets, ask yourselves these questions: Have you made your airline reservation to LAX? Have […]
“10 Year Survivor” – Bonnie’s Story
“10 Year Survivor” – Bonnie’s Story 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” […]
2012 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Speakers
February 27, 2012
2012 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Speakers Debbie Brewer, Mesothelioma Patient Niccolò Bruna, Director of ”Dust: The Great Asbestos Trial” (WEDNESDAY USC FILM SCREENING) Barry Castleman, ScD Stacy Cattran Larry Davis, Mesothelioma Patient Siobhan Doherty Alec Farquhar, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Arthur Frank, MD, PhD Fernanda Giannasi, ABREA Rich Haffey, Mystic Air Quality Consultants Michael […]
2012 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Honorees
U.S. Representative Steve Cohen will be presented with the Tribute of Hope Award for his steadfast commitment and determination to ban asbestos. Actor Steve McQueen, who lost his life to mesothelioma,will be honored posthumously with the Warren Zevon “Keep me in Your Heart” Memorial Tribute. Dr. Richard Lemen, will be recognized with the Dr. Irving […]
8th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference Dinner: A Tribute to Steve McQueen, The King of Cool March 31st, 2012 Registration Details ADAO is excited to announce a new event for this year’s conference: a dinner and evening of entertainment that we would like to open up to and share with the public. Join ADAO as […]
“The Criminal Trial of Stephan Schmidheiny” by Barry Castleman, ScD
February 23, 2012
ADAO’s 8th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, “Asbestos: An International Public Health Crisis,” to be held March 30 – April 1, 2012, will bring together some of the world’s greatest minds to discuss the impact of asbestos on public health, the environment, and the economy. To get an idea of the exceptional speakers you’ll see this year, […]
“Four Generations” – Laura’s Story
February 21, 2012
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 new “Share Your Story” feature on our website. This week, we would […]
Friends Join in Loving Memory of Dr. Stephen Levin – Feb. 21, 2012
February 20, 2012
In memory and remembrance of Dr. Stephen Levin, and in honor of his memorial being held Tuesday, Feb 21 , ADAO would like to share videos of his inspiring and informative presentations from ADAO’s Annual Asbestos Awareness Conference. As a member of ADAO’s Science Advisory Board, Dr. Levin spoke regularly at our Conference and we […]
Feb. 13, 2012 Press Release from Stephan Schmidheiny
February 15, 2012
Press Release from Stephan Schmidheiny: http://www.stephanschmidheiny.org/news-en/ On February 13, Stephan Schmidheiny and Jean-Louis de Cartier de Marchienne were found guilty of asbestos crimes and sentenced to 16 years in prison and ordered to pay millions of euros in compensation to the victims and families of those who have had their lives forever changed due to […]
Eternit Executives Guilty in Landmark Criminal Trial!
February 14, 2012 by admin
Eternit Executives Guilty in Landmark Criminal Asbestos Trial! February 13th was a momentous day! European asbestos billionaires Stephan Schmidheiny and Baron Luis de Cartier were found guilty, sentenced to 16 years in prison, and fined for punitive and environmental damages by an Italian criminal court for deliberately failing to warn its workers, their families, and […]
Guilty! Eternit Verdict Brings Justice to Asbestos Victims
February 13, 2012 by admin
UPDATE: Stephan Schmidheiny and Luis de Cartier de Marchienne found GUILTY Today, Monday, February 13, the world watched with bated breath as the final verdict in the internationally known Eternit trial was read by the judge presiding, Dr. Casalbore, in Turin, Italy. The Eternit trial was not just a landmark case for the workers or the people […]
Judgment Day Looms for Eternit in Turin, Italy
February 12, 2012 by admin
AFeVA’s PRESS RELEASE: verdict of the Turin Eternit Trial, 13th February 2012 Tweet this! Judgment Day Looms for Eternit in Turin, Italy #asbestos #mesothelioma #OSH #cancer #safety http://bit.ly/x1IGHu Tomorrow is D-Day! On February 13, the final verdict in the Eternit trial will be delivered and ADAO will be right on the front lines to hear […]
Miles of Success for Mesothelioma Warrior, Larry Davis
February 11, 2012 by admin
Good Morning, Good Morning! We are teeming with excitement to be in the great state of Florida for the South Florida Miles for Meso Symposium. Larry Davis, a great friend and stout ADAO supporter, has set up an event we are truly looking forward to taking part in. Larry has traveled down the challenging road […]
Join Larry and ADAO at the South Florida Miles for Meso Symposium and Run!
February 09, 2012 by admin
Larry Davis, a longtime personal friend, ADAO supporter, and soon-to-be recipient of The Alan Reinstein Award for his dedication to spreading asbestos awareness and fighting for a cure, is once again courageously “taking the fight against mesothelioma cancer to the streets.” Larry, who was also diagnosed with mesothelioma, is coordinating a South Florida Miles for […]
ADAO Memorial Dedication to Dr. Stephen Levin
February 08, 2012 by admin
To our ADAO Family, Last night we lost an amazing scientist, caring doctor, hero to workers, and friend. Dr. Levin was a founding ADAO Science Advisory Board Member whose contributions not only to our organization, but to our communities, were truly immeasurable. A frequent ADAO conference speaker, Dr. Levin’s tireless work can be seen, heard, […]
“The Time is Now to Unite in Solidarity and Action to Eliminate Asbestos-Caused Diseases”
February 07, 2012 by admin
Individuals – Sign the Petition Organizational, Institutional, Labor, and Businesses – Sign the Online Form Full Declaration Press Release North American Declaration for the Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases petition Joint Statement from Linda Reinstein and Alec Farquhar Over the past two years, there has been unprecedented media attention and public concern about the terrible impact of asbestos […]
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ADAO is pleased to announce a new addition to 2012’s Global Asbestos Awareness Week April 1- 7, 2012! This year, we are partnering with the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts to screen “Dust: The Great Asbestos Trial” on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The documentary, written and directed by Niccolò Bruna […]
January 2012 Press Releases, Blogs, Share Your Stories, Videos, and ADAO Memorial Dedications
February 06, 2012 by admin
February 06, 2012 January 2012 Press Releases, Blogs, Share Your Stories, Videos, and ADAO Memorial Dedications January 20, 2012 ADAO Senate Briefing Executive Summary, “Asbestos: The Impact on Public Health, the Environment, and the Economy” ADAO’s SENATE STAFF BRIEFING POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Senate Briefing Executive Summary, “Asbestos: The Impact on Public Health, […]
“A Heart of God” – Elizabeth’s Story
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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 new “Share Your Story” feature on our website. This week, we would […]
ADAO is Honored to Call Barbara McQueen a Friend
February 05, 2012 by admin
Barbara McQueen, Apacheland Stuntman, Linda Reinstein ADAO is honored to have forged a wonderful new friendship with Barbara McQueen, widow of the late Steve McQueen. Steve McQueen, a movie icon fondly called as “the King of Cool, ” will be honored with the Warren Zevon ‘Keep Me in Your Heart’ Memorial Tribute Award at the 8th […]
World Cancer Day: “Stand Up To Cancer!” and End Mesothelioma and other Asbestos-Caused Cancers
February 04, 2012 by admin
Asbestos-caused cancers continue to claim thousands of lives every year in the United States and asbestos, a known carcinogen, has not been banned. Today is a great day for sharing your feelings and stories with us and throughout your social networks. Our radical collaboration will fuel efforts to raise awareness to prevent exposure thus eliminating deadly cancers. As a melanoma survivor and mesothelioma widow, join […]
“Asbestos: Still Legal and Lethal in Canada and the United States”
February 03, 2012 by admin
Last night, I cried after watching the CBC News Network video “Fatal Deception.” The news report highlighted inconsistencies and deceptions involved in a McGill University study on asbestos safety, the exposure of Canadian miners to asbestos, and their resulting asbestos-related health issues. The McGill study cited is flawed, lacks transparency, and contains manipulated data says […]
News! City Council of Casale Monferrato Turns Down 18 Million Euro Eternit Settlement Proposal
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Congratulations to AFeVA and the community of Casale Monferrato! Today, the city’s council decided to deny the proposed 18 million Euro settlement deal from the accused Eternit executives. View the February 3 Official Announcement from the Municipality of Casale Monferrato. This represents the city’s determination to see justice through for its victims and residents. As a representative of the voices of […]
Eternit Trial: Collection of Blogs, Photos, and Videos
February 02, 2012 by admin
We are delighted to share with you our full collection of blogs, videos, photos, and social networks so that you may actively follow the ongoing Eternit trial in Italy. In only a matter of weeks, the final verdict will be handed down and www.gban.net, http://www.afeva.it/, and http://asbestosinthedock.ning.com/ will have full coverage. Let’s maximize our […]
6th Annual Lungleavin Day Celebration
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Heather is a courageous mother, wife, survivor of mesothelioma cancer, and founder of 6th Annual Lungleavin Day Celebration where you can “Throw Your Fears to the Fire!” Read Heather’s, “The Value of My Life in Dollars and Tears”, Share Your Story – you will be touched and inspired. Join Heather on February 4th, even if you don’t […]
