As the summer flies by, I am excited to share the remarkable achievements we've made in community building and policy making at ADAO.
Today, August 1st, marks the 12th Annual World Lung Cancer Day. Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women. Each year, an estimated 34,000 Americans died from asbestos-caused lung cancer. Awareness, prevention, and policy save lives.
Registration is officially open for the 18th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference! This year's conference, centered around the theme, "Exploring the Intersection of Art, Advocacy, and Academia," will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 9 AM to 5 PM ET at the AFL-CIO Headquarters in Washington D.C. The event will also be streamed live for our global audience. Our yearly conference serves as a platform to disseminate life-saving knowledge and resources, featuring insights from experts and advocates who tirelessly fight against asbestos-caused diseases. Congratulations to our 2023 Honorees! During the conference, we will recognize seven distinguished organizations and individuals for their outstanding efforts to protect public health, their advocacy for a ban on asbestos imports and usage, or for their excellent investigative journalism. Honorees are as follows: Kathleen McGrory, Investigative Journalist, ProPublica, The Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture; Dr. Henry Anderson, The Dr. Irving Selikoff Award; American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, The Tribute of Hope Award; International Association of Fire Fighters, The Tribute of Unity Award; AFL-CIO, The Tribute of Inspiration Award; Chris Carberg and Martin Ditkof, The Alan Reinstein Award.
ADAO had three legal wins which are already bringing about impactful change, with more to come. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Asbestos Reporting Rule. This ruling will increase regulations and reporting surrounding asbestos making our legal win a win for all Americans.
July marked an important win for civil justice too. Two juries held corporations accountable and supported what we know -- asbestos exposure is deadly. These verdicts go a long way in showing the American people that asbestos-related disease is to be taken seriously, and the regulations surrounding it are ramping up for the good of public safety.
Lace up your sneakers -- Miles for Meso is just two months away. Join us as we pay tribute to the brave Mesothelioma Warriors at the 15th Annual Miles for Meso Race!
As we continue our vital work, we invite and encourage you to register for our impactful conference today.
On behalf of ADAO, we send our heartfelt condolences to Neil Maune's family, friends, and colleagues. His legacy will forever be remembered by all whose lives he touched. Tragically, Neil passed away on July 16th.
Together, we can create a safer and healthier future for all.
Linda Reinstein
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ADAO's Asbestos Awareness & Prevention Conference
September 9, 2023 at AFL-CIO
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Global Asbestos and Mesothelioma Calendar |
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