Thank you to all of our ADAO supporters and sponsors for making it possible for us to Partner for Prevention worldwide. It was an honor to represent ADAO at the XX World Congress in August and be with colleagues who have dedicated their life to protecting public health and efforts to ban asbestos. At the Congress, the pro-chrysotile lobbyists were peddling their propaganda in spite of the proven scientific fact that all asbestos is carcinogenic. There is still an effort by a small minority to minimize the danger, but it was clear that our voices grow stronger and louder, and change is imminent. 

With Mesothelioma Awareness Day coming soon, there's a lot going on! Throughout September, join the "Make a Pie, Take a Pie Ban-Asbestos" Challenge, organized by Jessica Mattmuller and Donna Johnson.  And, yes, I did Take a Pie in the face myself. 

You can order tickets for the Jammin' for Asbestos Awareness concert in Omaha, Nebraska, on the evening of September 26 -- a wonderful benefit organized for ADAO by the Rahe family in loving memory of Bob Rahe. Or, you can join a Mesothelioma Warrior Virtual Team for the September 27 Miles for Meso 5K Run in Alton, IL, without leaving the comfort of your living room.

In just a few weeks, as a Mesothelioma Awareness Day Tribute, ADAO will publish a new, special edition newsletter featuring nearly 100 Meso Warriors -- every Share Your Story that has ever been submitted. Your voices have been heard.

 In unity, 

Linda

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