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Make a Year-End Donation to Help ADAO Continue Educating and Advocating to Prevent Asbestos Exposure
Posted on November 25, 2013 As this year comes to an end, we look back at ADAO’s 2013 accomplishments with tremendous gratitude to the supporters who made year-end contributions that helped us exceed our goals. [...]
Mesothelioma Warriors’ Flames of Remembrance, Hope and Courage Burn Brightly
2012 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List Mesothelioma Patient Candle Lighting in Loving Memory or Support List FORM Posted on December 18, 2013: Posted on December 18, 2013: Last Call! 2013 Mesothelioma Warrior “Light a Candle” List Submissions [...]
STORIFY: Asbestos Victims Outraged with the Passage of the So-Called FACT Act (HR 982)
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ADAO Brings the “Voice of the Victims” to the House Staff Briefing in Opposition of the FACT Act
Posted on November 12, 2013 Sometime I feel like a broken record when I remind Congressional Members that “Asbestos Victims Oppose H.R. 982. The FACT Act was written for the #asbestos industry - NOT US!" [...]
ADAO Sends Our Gratitude to the Veterans Who Have Unselfishly Served Our Country
Posted on November 11, 2013 Tomorrow, ADAO joins in the celebration of Veterans Day, to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. We [...]
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Mesothelioma Warrior Memorial Photo Collection (Graphics)
Posted on November 9, 2013 Every day, more than 300 people around world die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases. Don't be fooled – asbestos mining, manufacturing, processing, and distribution continues. In 2012, the USA imported more [...]
ACTION ALERT Stop The FACT Act! Call and Urge Your Congressional Representative to Vote NO on H.R. 982
Posted on November 8, 2013 H.R. 982 Further victimizes Asbestos Victims and Families: Invades Privacy – Denies Justice – Delays Compensation ADAO needs your HELP today! I am going to Congress next week to ensure our voices [...]
November: Australia National Asbestos Awareness Month – “Don’t Play Renovation Roulette”
Posted on November 4,2013 Australians have dedicated November to educating citizens across the country about the dangers of asbestos in and around homes. Even though all six forms of asbestos have been banned in Australia, [...]
November: Shine a Light on the Facts about Lung Cancer
Posted on November 1, 2013 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. In the United States, asbestos-caused lung cancer claims more than 5,000 lives every year. People often ask me – What’s the difference between mesothelioma [...]
October is Health Literacy Month! Part Three: Understand the Warning Symptoms for Asbestos-Caused Diseases
Posted on October 28, 2013 October is Health Literacy Month, and at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) that means understanding how dangerous asbestos is and seeking medical help when a loved one might have [...]