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Happy Thanksgiving from Our ADAO Family to Yours
As we gather with our loved ones for Thanksgiving and celebrate all the gifts in our lives, I want to thank those who have made the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s work possible. Because of the bountiful [...]
Heather, Mesothelioma Patient, Launches ADAO “Patients for Prevention” Campaign
Heather is a mesothelioma patient and a phenomenal wife, mother, and blogger who is dedicated to ending mesothelioma by preventing asbestos exposure and finding a cure. Read her wonderful blog at "Heather's Hope. The facts are [...]
“Mesothelioma Robbed Us” – Joe’s Story
Posted in November 2012 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 [...]
“Houston, you have a problem and you can do better” by John Newquist
Posted on November 13, 2012 Guest blog by John Newquist, Retired Assistant Regional Administrator for OSHA, in response to " ADAO Report: Houston Workers Exposed to Asbestos during Water Pipe Repairs." "In OSHA, I saw some general contractor blame [...]
ADAO Report: Houston Workers Exposed to Asbestos during Water Pipe Repairs
Posted on November 13, 2012 [View the story "ADAO Report: Houston Workers Exposed to Asbestos during Water Pipe Repairs" on Storify]ADAO Report: Houston Workers Exposed to Asbestos during Water Pipe RepairsThe Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization [...]
Global Outrage by the NSW Court of Appeals Decision to Reduced Penalties for Former James Hardie Directors
[View the story "Global Outrage about the NSW Court of Appeals' Decision to Reduce Penalties for Former James Hardie Directors" on Storify]Global Outrage about the NSW Court of Appeals' Decision to Reduce Penalties for Former [...]
ADAO Interview with Devil’s Dust Actor Anthony Hayes, Who Portrays World Renowned Activist Bernie Banton
Published on November 10, 2012 Dear Anthony, On behalf of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, thank you for allowing me to interview you. I know the global community will appreciate learning about you, how you felt portraying Bernie Banton, what you personally learned, and [...]
Asbestos: “Devil’s Dust: Exposed to poison. Exposing the truth.”
[View the story "Asbestos: “Devil’s Dust: Exposed to poison. Exposing the truth.”" on Storify]Asbestos: “Devil’s Dust: Exposed to poison. Exposing the truth.”On November 11 and 12, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) will air Devil’s Dust. [...]
ADAO Audio Interview with Matt Peacock, author of “Killer Company,” which Inspired “Devil’s Dust”
Matt Peacock has been a journalist for more than 30 years, mostly for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). He began his career as a current affairs television researcher before becoming a reporter with the ABC Radio [...]
Roger Helmer MEP Denies Asbestos Facts to Mesothelioma Patients
[View the story "Roger Helmer MEP Denies Asbestos Facts to Mesothelioma Patients" on Storify]Roger Helmer MEP Denies Asbestos Facts to Mesothelioma PatientsIt’s difficult to believe, but in a conversation with mesothelioma patients, Roger Helmer, a [...]