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President's Message
You are the voices that make change happen. Each one of you has brought something special to ADAO over the past ten years, and at our conference, Where Knowledge and Action Unite, we will celebrate, thank, and continue to learn from you, our ADAO community.
Tomorrow, April 1 is the first day of Global Asbestos Awareness Week. We begin the week with our new infographic, "Asbestos: Legal and Lethal in the USA to spread awareness and save lives.
We are thrilled that in just a few days we will gather for our Tenth Anniversary Asbestos Awareness Conference, April 4-6, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Rear Admiral Boris Lushniak, Acting U.S. Surgeon General will deliver our keynote address on Saturday at 11:05 am EDT.
ADAO would like to sincerely thank our event hosts, Motley Rice LLC, Simmons Law Firm and Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett, P.C.
Looking forward to seeing many of you soon in Washington, D.C.! If you haven't registered for the conference yet, please do so today.
Together, change is possible.
Linda Social Networks
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2014 ANNUAL ADAO CONFERENCE:
APRIL 4-6 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Watch the Live Broadcast of ADAO's 10th Asbestos Awareness Conference
While you are watching, you can also connect with other viewers on Facebook to discuss the conference topics in real time. Last year we had people from England, Australia, the U.S. and more, all watching and commenting together. Read More...
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 ADAO is honored and profoundly grateful to Emily Bankhead for her 2014 ADAO Diamond level gift in loving memory of her husband Gordon Bankhead, who lost his courageous mesothelioma battle in 2011. With Emily's gift, she is sponsoring ADAO's pre-conference Patient and Family Washington, D.C. Tour on Friday, April 4. ADAO looks forward to recognizing Emily and her commitment to eliminating asbestos disease during our Awards & Recognition Dinner on Saturday, April 5.
We are also grateful to our Emerald Donors: Tom O'Neill Memorial Donations from family and friends, the Trafton and Maude Crandall Foundation, the Von St. James Family and Jill Cagle; Sapphire Donors: Marli Beer and Michele Mikulic, and Garnet Donors: Esther O'Driscoll and Paul & Yvonne Hall. Read More...
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Check in with ADAO every day on April 1-7, 2014 during Global Asbestos Awareness Week. Each day focuses on a different subject and Mesothelioma Warrior story to share. Join with us to raise awareness about deadly asbestos and sign our Declaration for a Worldwide Asbestos Ban.
April 1: "Asbestos: Legal and Lethal in the USA" by Linda Reinstein
"I'll Do Anything to Fight Mesothelioma to Have More Time with My Family, Anything" - Alan Reinstein's Story
April 2: "Asbestos: What Is It?" by Dr. Richard Lemen
"Asbestos Has Changed My Life" - Michael's Story
April 3: "Why Is Asbestos Bad for My Health?" by Dr. Arthur Frank.
"I Will Never Be the Same Again" - Janelle's Story
April 4: "Toolkit for the Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases" by Dr. Ken Takahashi.
"Asbestos Not Only Kills People - It Destroys Lives" - Julie's Story
April 5: "Mesothelioma Warriors Speak Out" featuring blogs by Mavis, Lou, Heather and Linda W. "Social Media and Mesothelioma" - Mavis' Story
April 6: Statement from the Acting U.S. Surgeon General and Senate Resolution 336
"I Will Not Die in Vain" - Louise's Story
April 7: Global Asbestos Awareness Week Declaration for a Worldwide Asbestos Banwith Signatories and Candlelight Vigil
"The Value of My Life in Dollars and Tears" - Heather's Story
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Check in with ADAO every day on April 1-7, 2014 during Global Asbestos Awareness Week. Each day focuses on a different subject and Mesothelioma Warrior story to share. Join with us to raise awareness about deadly asbestos and sign our Declaration for a Worldwide Asbestos Ban.
April 1: New Inforgraphic: "Asbestos: Legal and Lethal in the USA" by Linda Reinstein
"I'll Do Anything to Fight Mesothelioma to Have More Time with My Family, Anything" - Alan Reinstein's Story
April 2: "Asbestos: What Is It?" by Dr. Richard Lemen
"Asbestos Has Changed My Life" - Michael's Story
April 3: "Why Is Asbestos Bad for My Health?" by Dr. Arthur Frank.
"I Will Never Be the Same Again" - Janelle's Story
April 4: "Toolkit for the Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases" by Dr. Ken Takahashi.
"Asbestos Not Only Kills People - It Destroys Lives" - Julie's Story
April 5: "Mesothelioma Warriors Speak Out" featuring blogs by Mavis, Lou, Heather and Linda W. "Social Media and Mesothelioma" - Mavis' Story
April 6: Statement from the Acting U.S. Surgeon General and Senate Resolution 336
"I Will Not Die in Vain" - Louise's Story
April 7: Global Asbestos Awareness Week Declaration for a Worldwide Asbestos Banwith Signatories and Candlelight Vigil
"The Value of My Life in Dollars and Tears" - Heather's Story
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 We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Lou Williams, Informa tion and Awareness Officer with the Bernie Banton Foundation, in Washington, DC this week! In addition to receiving the 2014 Alan Reinstein Award, well-deserved recognition for her dedication and commitment to education, advocacy, and support to patients and families around the world, Lou will be sharing her blogs about the Conference with the ADAO community. Lou is a regular blogger about asbestos in her native Australia. Click here for her latest post. Safe travels, Lou!
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 The Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation (CMF), "Working Together to Respond to Mesothelioma," conference will be held on April 2, 2014 in Toronto during Global Asbestos Awareness Week. ADAO is honored to be one of the presenters. The conference will provide an opportunity for patients, families and others affected by mesothelioma to meet and strengthen their mutual support. Read More... |
ADAO speaks up and out against the "Chemicals in Commerce Act" (CICA).
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Support International Workers' Memorial Day on April 28
"This poster features 9-year-old Jetaime Medina, who lost her father Tony to the asbestos cancer mesothelioma. He was 42. Now with mum Maitea and brother Javier, 13, and sister Nadine, 11, the family is backing calls for tougher regulation and enforcement of workplace safety standards. It is not just about injuries - work-related health problems kill at least 100 times the number as 'accidents' at work." Rory O'Neil
The World Health Organization states:"Most of the exposure risks for occupational cancer are preventable. About 125 million people in the world are exposed to asbestos at the workplace. According to WHO estimates, more than 107,000 people die each year from asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis resulting from occupational exposures. One in three deaths from occupational cancer is caused by asbestos."
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On April 26, 2014, community members will gather in Varnell, Georgia for Mesothelioma Warrior Michael's Miracle 5K. The 5K Run/Walk will take place at Varnell Parks and Recreation Gym from 10:30am to 4:00pm. It is an honor to be invited to serve as the guest speaker for the event and support Michael's journey. For a $20 pre-registration donation, participants will also be entered in a raffle, indulge in Bar-B-Q sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Chips, Homemade Jellies & Apple Butter, and much more. All proceeds will benefit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Read More...
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Some people call Schmidheiny the Bill Gates of Switzerland, but he is no Bill Gates. He was convicted of causing or contributing to the deaths of more than 2,000 workers, family members and residents in the area around Casale Monferrato where the Eternit Company's largest asbestos-cement manufacturing plant churned out lethal asbestos dust for decades. Read More...
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DEADLINE: April 6th!
Please sign and share the Global Asbestos Awareness Week Declaration for a Worldwide Asbestos Ban via the Google doc below by April 6, 2014. The list of signatories will be publ ished on April 7, 2014. Read More...
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 We have all been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a firm community bond. As a testament to the strength of our global family, ADAO is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the "Share Your Story" feature on our website. This week, we would like to honor the story of Julie, as shared by her widower, Rod, a beloved member of our ADAO family. Read More...
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When Warren Zevon wrote and recorded "Keep Me in Your Heart," he knew it wouldn't be long before mesothelioma, caused by deadly asbestos, took his last breath. Now his son, Jordan, serves as National Spokesperson for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), working towards the day when the world is free of this dangerous carcinogen, still lethal and legal in the U.S. Read More...
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The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by asbestos victims and their families in 2004. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure. ADAO is an independent global organization dedicated to preventing asbestos-related diseases through education, advocacy, and community. For more information, visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org
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