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“Now Active in the Social Movement Against the Asbestos Industry” – Jorge’s Story
Read the Special Edition Brazil July eNewsletter Posted in July 2012 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As a testament [...]
ADAO to Participate in Panel Discussion Following Screening of “Dust” at Galway Film Festival
UPDATE: I’ve sent a YouTube video and prepared remarks, “Deadly Asbestos Ravages Humanity” for the “Dust: The Great Asbestos Trial" panel discussion at the Galway Film Fleadh since I am missing the event. ADAO is wishing Niccolo [...]
ADAO to Attend Mesothelioma Foundation Symposium
Posted on July 9, 2012 ADAO is excited to attend the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Symposium (MARF) in Washington D.C. this coming week. ADAO supports MARF whole-heartedly, and we are honored to have the opportunity [...]
Saying Goodbye to Larry
I have just returned from Florida where I said my goodbyes to my dear friend, Larry Davis. Larry was a huge presence and inspiration in our community and I know the entire ADAO community shares [...]
Action Mesothelioma Day, The English Fight Back
2007 Action Mesothelioma Day with Debbie Brewer The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization sends our support to the British Lung Foundation, and the many other asbestos victim organizations, for Action Mesothelioma Day (AMD), taking [...]
Remembering Larry Davis
July 2, 2012 Larry Davis was a fierce fighter against mesothelioma- in his personal diagnosis, in Washington DC, and in his home state of Florida. Diagnosed in July of 2006, Larry embodied the essence of [...]
Outrageous, Criminal, and Reprehensible. Funding for the Canadian Jeffrey Asbestos Mine Continues
CBC article: "Quebec government loan to aid asbestos mine" Bernard Coulombe, President of the Jeffrey Asbestos Mine, held a press conference today announcing the Canadian government’s funding for the Jeffrey chrysotile asbestos mine. Asbestos is a [...]
Fernanda Giannasi: “Challenges to a Total Ban of Asbestos in Brazil” ADAO Conference Presentation
ADAO was honored to have so many amazing individuals come together at the 8th Asbestos Awareness Conference to discuss the impact of asbestos on public health, the environment, and the economy. We are excited to [...]
Press Release Regarding Construction of Asbestos-Producing Plant in Bihar
Press Release Bihar CM asked to "Halt construction on any asbestos plant in Bihar" by Linda Reinstein Ban Asbestos Movement Gathers Momentum Vaishali/Patna/New Delhi June 27, 2012: California based Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has sent [...]
Join with ADAO in Social Media Day on June 30
This Saturday, June 30th, is Mashable’s Social Media Day around the world! The third annual SMD will bring people together through the power of “the digital revolution happening right before our eyes.” Participating in Rio [...]