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Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Goals

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is the largest independent asbestos victims’ organization in the U.S. It was founded in 2004 to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice, to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and to work towards a global asbestos ban. ADAO is dedicated to preventing consumer, environmental and occupational asbestos-caused diseases through national and international education, advocacy, and community initiatives. Read more about ADAO and “Who We Are”.

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Advocacy

Driving Policy, Prevention, and Change

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Community

Where Every Voice and Story Matters 

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Education

Prevention is the Cure

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2011 Bruce Bradshaw: “Walk to Remember Victims of Asbestos”

With sadness, Leah just shared the tragic news that Bruce lost his courageous mesothelioma battle.  May we honor Bruce’s memory with our fervent dedication to preventing asbestos exposure and finding a cure.  Below is Bruce’s 2011 “Walk to Remember […]

“Staying Positive” – MIKE’S STORY

Tragically Mike passed away on April 14, 2020. Read more about Mike in “Remembering Mike Mattmuller, Courageous Mesothelioma Warrior, Dear Friend, and Powerful Voice for Asbestos Prevention and Policy”   […]

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You are not alone. Join our ADAO “Share Your Story” community about how you or your loved one has been affected by an asbestos-caused disease such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

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