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Honor or Remember a Mesothelioma Warrior with Tribute Bibs at the 10th Annual Miles for Meso Race!
Register for the 10th Annual Miles for Meso 5k Race and 3k Walk/Fun-Run! Honor or Remember a Mesothelioma Warrior with a Tribute Bib Posted on June 30, 2018 Get ready–it’s almost time for the 10th [...]
ADAO is Working on the 2018 Mesothelioma Warrior Memorial Video with Warren Zevon’s “Keep Me in Your Heart” Song
Posted on June 30, 2018 2017 Mesothelioma Warrior Memorial Video 2018 Mesothelioma Warrior Memorial Video Form View the "Share Your Story" Collection Submit a "Share Your Story" 2017 - 2018 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List [...]
Kazuo Hara’s Documentary, Sennan Asbestos Disaster, Circles the Globe at Film Festivals
Sennan Asbestos Disaster Trailer Posted on June 28, 2018 The powerful documentary, Sennan Asbestos Disaster, about asbestos, circles the globe. Director Kazuo Hara and Producer Sachiko Kobayashi’s film tells the story about Sennan workers and their [...]
“It’s a Cancer Battle That is Almost Impossible to Win” – Bruce’s Story
Posted on June 27, 2018 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 [...]
ADAO Interview with Mesothelioma Warriors Mike and Jessica Mattmuller — Help Them Raise Money to Pay Off Mike’s Medical Bills
Updated on June 28, 2018 ______________ UPDATE ______________ Join Mike and Jess again, virtually or in Ohio, on August 18 for their 2nd fundraiser! ______________ UPDATE ______________ Posted on June 18, 2018 This week I [...]
Remembering a Giant in Public Health Advocacy: Andy Igrejas, a Friend, Colleague, and Committed Activist
Posted on June 18, 2018 My sorrow is deep as I share the news that Andy Igrejas, National Campaign Director and longtime executive director of Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SCHF), died peacefully on Saturday. Please [...]
ADAO Interview with Fernanda Giannasi, Founder of the Brazilian Association of People Exposed to Asbestos (ABREA)
Posted on June 15, 2018 A couple weeks ago, I had the honor of interviewing Fernanda Giannasi, President & Founder of the Brazilian Association of People Exposed to Asbestos (ABREA), who organized the the powerful [...]
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform: New June 8, 2018 Prioritization and Risk Evaluation Documents
June 8, 2018 -- UPDATED Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform Landing Page This page provides an overview of how the EPA conducts risk evaluations for chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as [...]
ADAO Celebrates Asbestos Film, Dirty Laundry’s Selection into Seven Film Festivals Across the Country
Posted on June 8, 2018 Zack Johnson, Conor Lewis, and Bryan Lemon are the young minds behind the latest asbestos documentary, “Dirty Laundry.” From the San Luis Obispo mountains to the Hoboken shores -- this [...]
2018 RAISE YOUR VOICE || ADAO’s #ENDMeso 6-Word Quote Campaign
Posted on June 6, 2018 RAISE YOUR VOICE || #ENDMeso Six-word quote GOOGLE FORM 2017 RAISE YOUR VOICE || #ENDMeso Six-word Quote Graphics Turn your anger into action! Submit your six-word quote, along with a photo, about how asbestos or mesothelioma [...]