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Statement from Linda Reinstein, President and Co-Founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, on the Progress of EPA’s Part 1 Chrysotile Asbestos Final Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Posted on December 8, 2023 Statement from Linda Reinstein, President and Co-Founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, on the Progress of EPA’s Part 1 Chrysotile Asbestos Final Rule The following statement [...]
The Aftermath of the Tustin Hangar Fire: A Prolonged Asbestos Battle and Its Consequences
Today, December 11, 2023, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to The Honorable J. Luis [...]
Navigating the Tides of Grief and Loss: Finding Support and Resources During the Holidays
Updated on November 22, 2024 Posted on December 6, 2023 The holiday season, traditionally a time of joy and celebration, can bring a contrast to those grieving the loss of a loved one. It's a [...]
Donate Today and Join Us in the Fight Against Asbestos: A Call to Action from the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
Posted on November 28, 2023 Please Donate Today. For nearly two decades, ADAO has been a leader in the fight against asbestos use and the prevention of asbestos-related diseases. This year, our unwavering commitment has [...]
2023 – 2024 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting Tradition Continues on December 28 and January 4
2023 – 2024 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List GOOGLE FORM for April 7, 2024 Candle Lighting Submissions 2023-2024 Illuminating Resilience: Honoring Mesothelioma Warriors with a Candle Lighting Tribute Updated on December 27, 2023. Posted on [...]
ADAO Mourns the Loss of Mavis Nye, Extraordinary Friend and Mesothelioma Warrior
Posted on November 21, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) deeply mourns the loss of Mavis, a beloved Mesothelioma Warrior from the United Kingdom. Mavis passed away on November 21, 2023, following a courageous [...]
ADAO’s Deep Concerns Over Dr. Dennis Paustenbach’s Role in EPA’s Asbestos White Paper Peer Review
Posted on November 1, 2023 On October 25, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the list of seven scientific experts selected to review the “2023 White Paper on the Quantitative Human Health Approach to be [...]
NYC Comptroller Lander & Pension Trustees Urge Occidental Petroleum Corporation to Halt Import of Asbestos
Posted on October 31, 2023 The trustees of the New York City Fire and Police Pension Funds have called on OxyChem to discontinue imports of asbestos and to accelerate its transition towards non-asbestos technology. OxyChem [...]
Giving Tuesday: Support ADAO on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 to Prevent All Asbestos-Caused Diseases
Donate Today Posted on October 31, 2023 ADAO survives and thrives because of generous donations from our supporters, loved ones, community members, organizations, and other nonprofits. As a small and independent organization, every single donation, [...]
2023 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: ADAO is Raising Asbestos Awareness and Prevention with Every Breath
Posted October 31, 2023 November is lung cancer awareness month, and ADAO wants to use this opportunity to shed light on the disease that kills more people than any other form of cancer. According to [...]
