January 2012 Press Releases, Blogs, Share Your Stories, Videos, and ADAO Memorial Dedications

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February 06, 2012 “A Heart of God” – Elizabeth’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 new “Share Your Story” feature on our website. This week, we would [Read More →]

 

February 05, 2012 ADAO is Honored to Call Barbara McQueen a Friend

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 [Read More →]

 

February 04, 2012 World Cancer Day: “Stand Up To Cancer!” and End Mesothelioma and other Asbestos-Caused Cancers

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 [Read More →]

 

February 03, 2012 “Asbestos: Still Legal and Lethal in Canada and the United States”

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 [Read More →]

 

February 03, 2012 News! City Council of Casale Monferrato Turns Down 18 Million Euro Eternit Settlement Proposal

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 [Read More →]

 

February 02, 2012 Eternit Trial: Collection of Blogs, Photos, and Videos

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 [Read More →]

 

February 02, 2012 6th Annual Lungleavin Day Celebration

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 [Read More →]

 

January 30, 2012 “If I Should Fall Behind” – Charles’ 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” feature on our website. This week, we [Read More →]

 

January 25, 2012 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Issues Statement on 2012 U.S. Geological Survey Report

New ADAO PowerPoint Summary on SlideShare For Immediate Release: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Issues Statement on 2012 U.S. Geological Survey Report Los Angeles, CA.  – January 25, 2012 The following statement was issued today by Linda Reinstein, Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, regarding the 2012 United States Geological Survey [Read More →]

 

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, the Environment, and the Economy”   Asbestos cancer and respiratory diseases claim the lives of more than 10,000 Americans each year. The deadly hazard of asbestos has been known for decades; the Environmental Protection Agency [Read More → ]

 

January 16, 2012 ADAO is Taking Our Voices to D.C.

ADAO’S EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND BREIFING FACTS: RELEASED ON THURSDAY JANUARY 19 AT 4:00 PM As part of its education, advocacy, and community efforts, ADAO is pleased to be traveling this week to Washington, D.C. to hold an educational Senate Briefing, “Asbestos: The Impact on Public Health, the Environment, and the Economy” and meet with government officials. [Read More → ]

 

January 16, 2012 ADAO Urges Canadian Red Cross to Remove Asbestos Exporter, Roshi Chadha, from Board

“Asbestos-linked board member resigns from Red Cross” Ottawa Citizen, Postmedia News January 16, 2012 Ted Tanaka Samuel Schwisberg Pam Aungthin 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300 Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2P2 Tel: (613) 740-1900 Fax: (613) 740-1911 Monday, January 16, 2012  Via Email Ted.Tanaka@redcross.ca Samuel.Schwisberg@redcross.ca and pam.aungthin@redcross.ca  Dear Mr. Tanaka, Mr. Schwisberg, and Ms. Aungthin,  On behalf of [Read More → ]

 

January 12, 2012 Actor Steve McQueen, Beloved Husband of Barbara McQueen, Honored Posthumously with the Warren Zevon “Keep Me in Your Heart” Memorial Tribute Award

Tweet “Actor Steve McQueen Honored Posthumously with the Warren Zevon “Keep Me in Your Heart  Award #asbestos #mesothelioma http://bit.ly/z5PI5j Press Release: Actor Steve McQueen, Beloved Husband of Barbara McQueen, Honored Posthumously with the Warren Zevon “Keep Me in Your Heart” Memorial Tribute Award FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 12, 2012 Los Angeles, CA. – Jan. 12,[Read More → ]

 

January 11, 2012 “Jan’s Journey: My Life Battling Mesothelioma” – Jan’s Story

Tweet “Jan’s Journey: My Life Battling Mesothelioma” -Jan’s Story #ADAO #asbestos #mesothelioma #SYS // Name: Jan Date of Birth: 22-JUL-1960 Date of 1st Symptoms: 20-NOV-2011 Date of Diagnosis: 26-AUG-2004 Diagnosis: Treatment: Tumour removal followed by Radiotherapy and Chemo. Then chemo 2 yrs later, Cryoablation then surgery. Cryoablation and radiotherapy State: NY How has Asbestos changed[Read More → ]

 

January 09, 2012 “Health Risks Associated With Non-Occupational Asbestos Exposure” by Captain Aubrey K. Miller, M.D., M.P.H.

“Health Risks Associated With Non-Occupational Asbestos Exposure” by Captain Aubrey K. Miller, M.D., M.P.H. 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,[Read More → ]

 

January 06, 2012 Update: Increasing Asbestos Awareness One Signature at a Time

ADAO and CVAV are overwhelmingly excited with the response we have seen to our North American Petition for the Elimination of Asbestos Disease.  As of today, we have more than 500 individuals and 40 organizations supporting the petition! We are off to a great start, but more needs to be done in order to get President Obama [Read More → ]

 

January 05, 2012 Eternit Trial Update: Billionaire’s Deal Proposal Sparks Outrage

JUST IN FROM BRAZIL by Fernanda Giannasi STEPHAN SCHMIDHEINY:  THE “BILL GATES OF SWITZERLAND” or “THE GODFATHER” OF ASBESTOS?   We were joined by people from around the world last night in remembrance of those who have or are currently battling mesothelioma, such as those most closely affected by the Eternit Trial in Italy. The Eternit [Read More → ]