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Join me in supporting ADAO advocacy, education, and outreach, by Ann Samuelson
I am taking a personal challenge and invite you to join me. In 1982 my father, Stan“Swede” Grimberg died of mesothelioma, and I would never be the same, justice knows no timeline. With excellent medical [...]
Speak Out Against Asbestos – Sign the North American Declaration Petition
Organizational, Institutional, Labor, and Businesses - Complete the Online Form Individuals – Sign the Petition Press Release Speak Out Against Asbestos - Sign the North American Declaration Petition The United States and Canada, along with other developed [...]
North American Declaration to Eliminate Asbestos-Related Diseases
SIGN THE DECLARATION PETITION FRENCH TRANSLATION BELOW PRESS RELEASE North American Declaration for the Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases Whereas asbestos is a known human carcinogen and has been classified by the International Agency for [...]
1st Anniversary of “Voices on the Wall” Asbestos Victims’ Facebook Campaign
With the rhetoric and propaganda spewing from the mouths of those who consider themselves proud members of the asbestos industry, I felt that it is a great time for us in opposition to take a [...]
“Will You Light a Candle for Asbestos Victims?” by Herman Hamilton
In the years that I’ve been with ADAO, there is a single question that I’ve heard more than any other. Folk’s ask, “But what can I do?” Some folks have the ability to do a [...]
ADAO Caps Off Successful Trip to India with Two Presentations
TWEET THIS! "#ADAO Caps Off Successful Trip to India with Two Presentations" http://bit.ly/v6aFpO #asbestos ADAO sends our sincere congratulations to the Asian Ban Asbestos Network (A-BAN), International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS), Occupational and Environmental [...]
“India: The Toxic Trade”
View the full 27 minute “India: The Toxic Trade” video segment ADAO would like to extend our gratitude to Matt Peacock and the Australian Broadcasting Company for granting us access to their amazing [...]
“Thankful at Thanksgiving”
As the holidays approach, we at ADAO know that, for some, there will always be the unavoidable ache of sadness. The holidays are a time for family and love, and it’s impossible to forget that [...]
“Asbestos Has Literally Flipped My World Upside Down” – Larry’s Story
Posted on January 29, 2016 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 [...]
Ray’s Ride – A Letter of Support to Ray Collbert
Dear Ray, On behalf of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), we are sending our support to you on your upcoming mission to raise asbestos awareness and fund research. You are undertaking a remarkable challenge, and [...]