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President's Message
Summer is here, and ADAO is excited to fill you in on what's been happening! As we all know, there is incredible power in the idea of sharing, and ADAO is embracing this ethos in its education, advocacy, and community support initiatives this summer. Every personal story you submit, every petition signature you sign, every friend you share potentially life-saving information with, you are making a difference. ADAO is celebrating a "Summer of Sharing Makes Us Stronger" for this reason: each and every one of you has something valuable to contribute to the community, and we encourage you to do so!
On our end, ADAO has been and will continue to focus on sharing YOUR stories. Thank you to the courageous individuals who have contributed to the Share Your Story collection to date! Your stories are used to raise asbestos awareness within our ADAO community and as powerful examples when demonstrating the impact of asbestos in Congress.
ADAO is eager to support Mesothelioma Action Day (UK) on July 3 and looks forward to strengthening its domestic and international partnerships and uniting in action this month.
And, you can be sure that ADAO is on top of any news regarding asbestos-related legislation currently being discussed in Congress: TSCA Reform, the READ Act, and the FACT Act! Thank you to those of you that joined us for our first Legislative Conference Call with Dr. Richard Lemen! ADAO will remain ardently dedicated to protecting asbestos victims and public health, including hosting an asbestos Congressional Staff Briefing on July 15. Please encourage attendance by calling your lawmaker's office today! (More info on ADAO Legislative Positions here.)
ADAO looks forward to seeing what you share during this summer's "Summer of Sharing Makes Us Stronger!"
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As we look ahead to July 3rd's Mesothelioma Action Day, we are excited to release the first speaker video from ADAO's 11th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference! Thank you to Professor Dean Fennell, PhD, FRCP, the president of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) and recipient of ADAO's 2015 Tribute of Hope Award on behalf iMig, for his insightful presentation! Watch the video here. |
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ADAO SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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 ADAO is pleased to share a Mid-Year Summary of Accomplishments on our education, advocacy, and community impact in 2015. With more than 40,000 people in its network, ADAO remains on the front lines disseminating asbestos information, influencing global policy, advocating for a ban, and promoting research.
To read more about ADAO's education, advocacy, and community accomplishments to date in 2015, click here.
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This year, asbestos victims organizations, trade unions, and experts from the medical, scientific, and occupational fields will come together for the London Hazards Centre's 10th Mesothelioma Action Day on July 3, 2015 in London, England.
While we are in London for Mesothelioma Action Day, ADAO will also take the opportunity to strengthen strategic partnerships with U.K.-based colleagues dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure and advancing research efforts for a cure. We look forward to collaborating with old friends and meeting new ones this year while honoring Mesothelioma Action Day! Read More ...
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Thank you to all who called in for ADAO's first international
legislative conference call on June 10! Patients, family members, and organizations joined the call to hear Dr. Lemen discuss the facts about asbestos and its impact on public health. Read More ...
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"Hear Asbestos. Think Prevention." This month's July Prevention Advisory Board blog is by Brent Kynoch, ADAO Prevention Advisory Board Co-Chair. Watch for our next prevention blog by Christine Winter, ADAO Prevention Advisory Board Co-Chair.The Environmental Information Association (EIA) announces the availability of its revision to the US EPA's 1985 document "Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings" (EPA 560/5-85-024, affectionately known as the "Purple Book" because of the color of its cover. Read More ...
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Center for Public Integrity Three-Part Series Examining the Epidemic of Work-Related Disease in America
 Powerful! The Center for Public Integrity published the first of a three-part series examining the epidemic of work-related disease in America. The second part, which will run on Wednesday will focuses on the risks unborn children face from their parents' exposures. On July 6th, the Center for Public Integrity will examine the struggles that have plagued the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) since it opened its doors 44 years ago. Other stories will run later in the year. Join the Facebook conversation on the Worker Safety group. Read more...
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ADAO issued an official statement via press release in opposition to the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2576). The House passage of this grossly inadequate legislation represents a rollback for True Chemical Reform and underscores the continued need for a War Against Asbestos in which we demand a ban. Read More ...
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Check out the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Action Fund's new interactive map! This new resource shows asbestos deaths by state in an easy-to-understand and share graphic.
EWG Action Fund's Asbestos Nation: Mapping the Deadly Toll of Asbestos - State by State, County by County
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work:
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We are gearing up for ADAO's 12th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference on either April 8 - 10, 2016 or April 15 - 17, 2016!
Excitingly, we are working on speakers, honorees, and the venue now! The best is yet to come. Stay tuned for the July announcement.
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On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 we will host our 8th Congressional Staff Briefing, "Asbestos: Impact on Consumer Safety, Public Health, and Asbestos Victims' Civil Rights," in Washington, D.C.
Presenters include:
Jordan Zevon, ADAO National Spokesperson (CA)
Linda Reinstein, ADAO President/CEO/Co-Founder (CA)
Ann Samuelson, Mesothelioma Victim (OR)
Mike Mattmuller, Mesothelioma Patient (MD)
Heather Von St. James, Mesothelioma Patient (MN)
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On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 ADAO
will host its 8th Congressional Staff Briefing, "Asbestos: Impact on Consumer Safety, Public Health, and Asbestos Victims' Civil Rights," in D.C. In order to educate as many legislative decision-makers as possible, we need your help getting Senate and House Staffers to attend this briefing!
Please, call your three Congressional Members (2 Senators, 1 Representative) and ask them to send their Staffers to this critical asbestos briefing! Read More ...
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The "Summer of Sharing Makes Us Stronger" Campaign:
What's Your Story?
 If you live in these states, please submit your Share Your Story: DE , HI, KS, ME, MS, ND, OK, RI, SD, UT, VA, WY!
Thank you all for your heartfelt stories! As of today, 125 stories from 38 states and 8 nations around the globe have been contributed in solidarity and support in order to make a change. ADAO is compiling these stories in order to inform legislators in Washington D.C. as well as policy makers and influencers worldwide so that our voices are heard even louder than before. And if you are someone who has not yet contributed but wants to make a change, we would love for you to "Share Your Story" here. Read more...
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Congratulations to Paolo Monico for Winning "Trailer of the Week!"
We are proud of you for sharing your story and raising asbestos awareness!
Read more from ADAO's Exclusive Interview with Paolo Monico here.
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 The world celebrated the power of social media once again on Mashable's sixth annual Social Media Day on June 30, 2015. In this ever-changing world, technological advancements have dramatically changed the way we connect, share, and do business. Whether to connect and share information to a broader audience, tell a more compelling story, encourage grassroots action, or coordinate events, social media has allowed organizations to communicate messages to a broader audience more efficiently and effectively.
As Sarah McOnie of the McOnie Agency highlights, It's not what you know, it's who you know! Sarah and her team helped us with this year's Global Asbestos Awareness Week, which relies heavily on social media for its reach and impact. Read more...
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Save the Date for the 7th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race and 2K Fun Run on September 26
Please save the date for the 7th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K race and 2K fun run/walk at 9 AM, on Sat., Sept. 26th in Alton, Illinois. All proceeds will benefit the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO).
Meet the ADAO Mesothelioma Warrior Virtual Team Captains: Herman, Lou, Ann, Heather, Sandra, Courtney, Jessica, and Jennifer!
Miles for Meso information here.
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Barbara McQueen had only been married several years when her husband, Steve McQueen, was stolen from her by the insidious killer - mesothelioma. In the wake of his passing, Barbara suffered unimaginable sorrow from losing someone she loved so much. Yet, time and time again she has showed immeasurable strength, grace, and compassion, transforming her loss into a powerful agent in the battle against mesothelioma Read More ...
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ADAO would like to honor Prof. Richard Elliott, a fallen Mesothelioma Warrior, and send our condolences to his wife, Angela. Prof. Elliott was a valiant Mesothelioma Warrior who sought to further innovate the methods of cancer treatment and research for patients within the United Kingdom. Holding the Bill Jarrett Chair of Infectious Diseases at the University of Glasgow, Prof. Elliott knew the importance of innovative Read More ...
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Upcoming Calendar
- Mesothelioma Action Day: July 3, 2015 in the United Kingdom
- British Lung Foundation 30th Anniversary Presentation: July 14, 2015 in the House of Commons, London, United Kingdom
- 5th Annual World Lung Cancer Day August 1, 2015
- Balloons To Heaven: August 1, 2015 at Furness Rugby, Barrow in Furness, United Kingdom
- Meso Heroes: August 22, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois
- 16th World Conference on Lung Cancer: September 6 - 10, 2015 in Denver, Colorado
- Miles for Mesothelioma: September 26, 2015 in Alton, Illinois
Stay tuned for more upcoming "Summer of Sharing Makes Us Stronger" events!
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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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