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U.S. Representative Steve Cohen “Tribute of Hope” Award
ADAO’s 8th Asbestos Awareness Conference brought together some of the world’s greatest minds to discuss the impact of asbestos on public health, the environment, and the economy. To get an idea of the exceptional speakers we [...]
“Doing Something Positive” – Steve’s Story
Posted in May 2012 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 [...]
ADAO Speaks at 2nd International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
ADAO is excited to present this Saturday, May 12 at the 2nd International Symposium on Lung-sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. This Symposium brings together renowned mesothelioma experts such Dr. Robert Cameron, Dr. Raja Flores, [...]
“Asbestos: See For Yourself” Meet Tony Rich, The Man Behind the Camera
View and share the ADAO "Asbestos: See for Yourself” photos ADAO's Asbestos: See For Yourself campaign has been well received, and we are very grateful for the opportunity to share pictures of asbestos, the invisible [...]
Asbestos Corruption in Brazil
UPDATE May 10, 2013 - Pressure against the asbestos industry continues with a Brazilian Senator, Congressman, and Governor under fire http://bit.ly/KK6G0q "They are Senator Demosthenes Torres (DEM-GO, until April 4), Congressman Carlos Alberto Leréia [...]
Asbestos Victims Unite: “Out of the hottest fire comes the strongest steel”
I wanted to share two recent Facebook posts from Larry, one of the most courageous mesothelioma patients I have ever met during these past nine years. The old Chinese Proverb must have written [...]
“Reflection of a Life Taken” – George’s Story
Posted in May 2012 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 [...]
ADAO Wraps Up Successful Trip to Washington, D.C.
ADAO has just wrapped up working in Washington, D.C.! Beginning on Wednesday, I was able to meet with Congressional leadership to continue our ongoing dialogue of how we can prevent asbestos exposure to eliminate occupational and environmental asbestos-caused diseases. [...]
“Full of Impotent Rage” – Jo’s Story
Tragically, Jo lost her courageous mesothelioma battle in November 2012. Posted in May 2012 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As [...]
President & CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Comments on the Canadian Chrysotile Institute’s Recent Closing
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2012 REDONDO BEACH, Calif.- A Statement from Linda Reinstein, Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization regarding the Canadian Chrysotile Institute’s recent closure: “On behalf of the [...]