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ACTION ALERT:
ADAO hand-delivered our "
Asbestos: The Impact on Public Health and the Environment"
staff briefing invitations to every Senate office and now we need your help.
Call your two U.S. Senators to confirm they have received invitation and urge them to send a staffer on July 17 at noon. We will be sharing our #Message2Congress photos and ADAO Share Your Stories too.
Our presenters include:
- Barry Castleman, ScD, Environmental Consultant
- Christine Oliver, MD, MPH, MS, FACPM
- Tony Rich, Industrial Hygienist
- Sandra Neuenschwander, Mesothelioma Victim
- Linda Reinstein, President, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
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 Send your Photo #Message2Congress
Deadline: July 10
ADAO wants to take your face, your story, and your message all the way to D.C.! Congress needs to hear from you - asbestos victims, workers, members of the scientific community - that they need to act NOW to protect public health and civil rights.
"PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Help spread the word about this horrible monstrous disease that has taken so many innocent lives already - how many more people have to die because Congress refuses to BAN ASBESTOS which causes Mesothelioma; that which almost took my husband, Mike, from me at the age of 30." - Jessica
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Join us for a great evening of jazz, blues and rock, featuring: Jordan Zevon, The Jiggawatts, Cosmic Radio, Clever, Two Drag Club, Man Down, Troi Atkinson, and Lumpy Gravy.
Tickets: $20, available after June 1st, online at onepercentproductions.com or at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). Special thanks to the Rahe Family! Read More...
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Friday, July 4 is Action Mesothelioma Day in the UK. Organizations throughout the  country will host events to raise awareness about mesothelioma and remember those who have lost their battle with the disease. At a number of events, participants will release doves and balloons as a poignant symbol of the countless individuals and families who have been affected by mesothelioma. Read more to view the list of some of the educational and memorial events throughout the United Kingdom. Read More...
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 Last year, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) began an "inspection initiative in schools outside of local authority control." We can all learn from the "HSE: Asbestos in Schools" investigation and report to ensure the safety of students and staff. Each day, 30 Americans die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases and without a ban, asbestos exposure and imports continue. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "estimates Read More...
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ADAO's 11th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, "Where Knowledge and Action Unite", will be held April 17-19, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
If you haven't been to an ADAO conference before, mark your calendar now. Read More...
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Since ADAO was founded in 2004, more than 100,000 Americans have died from asbestos-  caused diseases and the USA imported more than 20,000 metric tons of asbestos. That's the human cost of inaction. |
"Asbestos: Prevention Remains the Only Cure"
It's wonderful when one tweet turns into collaboration!
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"Grief is the price we pay for love," said Queen Elizabeth II. Grief doesn't magically end after a loved one's death, and holidays can bring back powerful memories of longing for happier times. During these past eight years, grief and loss have taught me many lessons about myself, life, and the goodness in others. Here are some thoughts from my personal experiences: Read More...
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This is ADAO's third year presenting at the symposium, the only U.S. conference dedicated to lung-sparing therapies for mesothelioma, attended by renowned experts from North America and Europe.Read More...
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FEATURED SHARE YOUR STORY
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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 month, we would like to honor the story of Dan, as shared by Karen and Jennifer, his wife and daughter, who are a part of our ADAO family. Read More...
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FEATURED CONFERENCE VIDEO PRESENTATION
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Dr. Christine Oliver "Exposed to Asbestos: What's Next?"
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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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