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June was a months of highs and lows for our community.
 
The ADAO family lost one of our pillars in June. Co-founder Doug Larkin passed away June 12, after bravely battling ALS for three years. Doug was fierce and funny, and one of my dearest friends for the past 14 years. Without Doug, there never would have been an ADAO, and his legacy will live on in our work.
 
We saw a shining example this past month of what Warriors can accomplish when we refuse to back down. Our allies in Belgium, Eric Jonckheere and his family, won an incredible legal victory after tirelessly fighting for 17 years. As a result of the Jonckheere's efforts, notorious asbestos abuser Eternit is being held responsible for the death of Eric's mother. This long-fought win is a reminder that with the truth, tenacity, and plenty of patience, we have everything we need to win this David vs. Goliath battle against the greedy asbestos industry.

We're halfway through 2017, and our fight to ban asbestos has never been tougher or more important. Let's draw inspiration from one another, and continue to band together to make change happen! 

Linda Reinstein,  Social Networks
In This Issue
ADAO Deeply Mourns the Loss of Cofounder Doug Larkin
Russia and Asbestos: The Deadly Facts
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform: New June 22, 2017 Prioritization and Risk Evaluation Document
Asbestos in Your Home: A Guide for National Healthy Homes Month
ACTION: International Ban Asbestos in the US Now, Without Loopholes or Exceptions Petition
Colombian Anti-Asbestos Activists Partner with Greenpeace to Fight Back Against Eternit
Earl Dotter's 3rd "BADGES" Exhibit featuring TSCA Champion Sen. Barbara Boxer on Display at Drexel University June 29 - September 1
Asbestos Disease Awareness Org. Supports the UK's Action Mesothelioma Day on July 7th
Legal Victory || After 17 Years, Eternit Held Responsible for Environmental Mesothelioma Death in Belgium
Save the Date for the 9th Annual Miles for Meso Fundraiser September 30, 2017
Huffington Post: One-Year After TSCA Signed Into Law, Where Do We Stand on an Asbestos Ban?
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Deeply Mourns the Loss of Cofounder Doug Larkin
Health and Safety Week highlights the need for prevention and collaboration
PRESS RELEASE: EPA's Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Document Reveals Strong Industry Influence
Joint Press Release: Possible Asbestos Violations by OxyChem Spur Lawsuit Threat
Press Release: The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Urges U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Ban Deadly Asbestos
ADAO Share Your Story: "Deadly Asbestos Took Away My Dad" - Raymond's Story
ADAO Share Your Story: "His Death Was Preventable" - Joe's Story
Remembering the Legacy of Self-Made Superheroes Debbie and Janelle
Express UK: Grenfell Tower was riddled with lethal ASBESTOS which blew over neighbouring homes
WHO: Fact Sheet 4- Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases
EWG: Trump Proposal Puts Americans at Greater Risk from Toxic Chemicals
Pump Handle: Health advocates threaten lawsuit against firm importing asbestos to U.S
Nebraska Channel 21 News: City Orders Asbestos Study For Veterans Memorial Building
Titan Environmental Solutions: How To Stay Safe From Asbestos & Other Harmful Substances During Home Improvement
Automotive News Canada: Asbestos-parts imports plunge ahead of 2018 ban
Ambler Gazette: Recent activity at Bast site in Ambler stirs asbestos-related concerns
Sydney Morning Herald: 'This house killed me': DIY home renovators the third wave of asbestos victims
9 News Australia: September 11: Death toll could rise by millions from 'toxic' asbestos dust
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REMEMBERING DOUG LARKIN

The Legacy of Doug Larkin, ADAO Co-Founder


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Congratulations to Earl Dotter on another succes sful grand opening of his BADGES: A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers" photo exhibit at Drexel University.It was an honor to join Earl and Dr. Arthur Frank, who chairs the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Drexel's School of Public Health last night in this collaboration between art, academia, and activism. It is exactly the kind of partnering for prevention that ADAO is all about.




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Sydney Morning Herald: 'This house killed me': DIY home renovators the third wave of asbestos victims 
9 News Australia: September 11: Death toll could rise by millions from 'toxic' asbestos dust

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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