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“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 [...]
Additional Screening of “Dust: The Great Asbestos Trial” is a Success!
On Friday, in conjunction with Italians in Film, Instituto Italian di Cultura di Los Angeles, The Scandinavian Film Festival, the L.A. Irish Film Festival, Labor Video Project, Lightyear Digital Entertainment, and Amusedom.com, the Asbestos Disease [...]
UNITED NATIONS APPLIES ALL REGULATIONS REGARDING ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
UNITED NATIONS APPLIES ALL REGULATIONS REGARDING ASBESTOS ABATEMENT In response to a question about asbestos abatement during the renovation of the Secretariat buildings, the Deputy Spokesperson said on Friday that the handling and abatement of [...]
Canadian Chrysotile Institute Applied to Surrender its Charter!
News Alert! On April 5, 2012, Clément Godbout, President of the Institut Du Chrysotile, applied to the Canadian Minister of Industry for leave to surrender its charter pursuant to subsection 32(1) of the Canada Corporations Act. [...]
View the Documentary DUST: The Great Asbestos Trial (Until Sunday Night)
Message from the Associazione Familiari Vittime Amianto (AFeVA) On the occasion of the International Workers' Memorial Day 2012, on April 28th, we are proud to announce a series of public events that are aimed at raising [...]
ADAO Launches New “Asbestos: See For Yourself” Photographic Campaign
View and share the ADAO "Asbestos: See for Yourself” photos One of anti-asbestos advocates' biggest obstacles to overcome is the incredibly small size of asbestos fibers. 20,000 fibers can fit under the nose of President [...]
Workers’ Memorial Day Refection: Love and Life Silenced by Mesothelioma
Posted on April 25, 2012 Twenty-seven years ago, my loving husband, Alan, lifted my wedding veil over my eyes and embraced me forever. Unfortunately, forever came to an end too quickly. Mesothelioma stole my best [...]