President's Message
As we kick off Asbestos Awareness Week, we're thrilled to share some groundbreaking achievements for public health and safety.

Big EPA News! 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a monumental step forward by announcing the final Part 1 Chrysotile Asbestos rule, but its scope is limited. With this in mind, we reaffirm our commitment to a dual-track strategy. With the support of our bipartisan allies in Congress, other agencies, and our passionate community of advocates, we continue to push for the passage of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act in 2024. Read more about where we started, how far we’ve come, and what more we have to do in our blog: The EPA’s Chrysotile Asbestos Partial Ban: A Major Milestone, But Not the Finish Line.

In March, ADAO celebrated our 20th Anniversary, marking the occasion when Doug Larkin and I met in Washington, DC, and founded ADAO. Pain brought us together, but our shared vision fueled our work. He would have been so proud to see the progress we have made to end the pain and suffering from asbestos.

Crank up the Music.
ADAO and Facebook share the same anniversary! For something fun, here is an ADAO playlist featuring some of the 2004 hits we listened to while working in DC, along with favorites from Warren and Jordan Zevon.

National Asbestos Awareness Week & Global Asbestos Awareness Week
We have exciting news to share! Senators Tester and Daines have once again introduced a resolution for this year’s National Asbestos Awareness Week. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sen. Tester, Sen. Daines, and all the original co-sponsors for their leadership in elevating asbestos awareness and bolstering prevention efforts. We anticipate the Resolution passing during the week of April 8. 

We invite you to join us from April 1-7, 2024, to commemorate the 20th Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), spotlighting the power of international partnerships and awareness. We urge you to participate in our events and help spread global awareness about the dangers of asbestos.

We believe that access to life-saving information about asbestos exposure should have no barriers. This year, our theme is: "Asbestos: One Word. One Week. One World." Through it, we are expanding our reach with diverse themes, educational resources, victim stories, and multimedia content from leading organizations worldwide. To bridge language barriers and unite voices, our press releases will be available in French, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Our collective efforts will culminate on April 7th with a virtual worldwide candlelight vigil in memory of those affected by asbestos. 

International Workers’ Memorial Day
April 28th marks International Workers' Memorial Day, a solemn occasion to honor those who have suffered or lost their lives in the workplace. ADAO stands in solidarity with workers, trade unions, and organizations around the globe to advocate for protection against asbestos exposure on the job. Join us in this crucial conversation by following #IWMD24. I recommend the sharing the AFL-CIO IWMD materials. 

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
ADAO is infinitely grateful to our sponsors, without whom our work would not be possible. The generous support of our sponsors and donors fuels our initiatives and campaigns. A special thank you to our 2024 sponsors: Platinum - Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP; Gold - The Gori Law Firm & Motley Rice LLC; and Silver - Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen firm. Your unwavering support plays a pivotal role in our collective success.

Stay Connected
Please visit our global calendar for a comprehensive overview of our engaging events scheduled for April and May. Together, we are making strides towards a world free of asbestos-related diseases.

With deep gratitude,

Linda Reinstein
Featured Video
Meet Doug Larkin, ADAO Cofounder

As ADAO celebrates our 20th Anniversary and we take landmark steps forward, I wish Doug could have shared EPA's landmark announcement.
Doug, I miss you. ~ L
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20th Anniversary Photo: ADAO Co-Founders Linda Reinstein and the Late Doug Larkin, 2004, Washington, DC
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Global Asbestos and Mesothelioma Calendar

Remembering Alan Reinstein (USA) — Read his story “I’ll Do Anything to Fight Mesothelioma to Have More Time with My Family, Anything”
Press Release: ADAO Launches 20th Annual “Global Asbestos Awareness Week” April 1-7, 2024
Leadership Quote from Patrick Morrison, International Association of Fire Fighter
Featured 30-Second PSA Video: “Asbestos: The Killer You Can’t See”
2024 Platinum Sponsor: Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP

Featuring Julie (USA) - “The Power of Public Health Advocacy: A Patient’s Perspective” 
Leadership Quote from Richard Lemen, Ph.D., MSPH, United States Assistant Surgeon General (retired) and ADAO Science Advisory Board Chairman
Press Release Hindi: एस्बेस्टॉस डिज़ीज़ अवेयरनेस आर्गेनाइजेशन (ADAO) ने 20वांवार्षिक “ग्लोबल एस्बेस्टॉस अवेयरनेस वीक” 1-7 अप्रैल, 2024 लांच कियाFeatured Video: 30 second PSA: “एस्बेस्टोस: द किलर आप देख नहीं सकते”
2024 Gold Sponsor: The Gori Law Fi

Remembering Warren Zevon (USA) — Read his story “My Hero, the World’s Hero”
Leadership Quote from Arthur Frank, MD, PhD ADAO Science Advisory Board
Press Release Spanish: La «Organización de Concienciación sobre la Enfermedad del Amianto» (ADAO, por sus siglas en inglés) lanza su «20.a Semana Mundial de Concienciación sobre el Amianto» del 1 al 7 de abril del 2024 
Featured Video: PSA 30 Second Video: “Asbesto: El asesino que no puedes ver”
2024 Gold Sponsor: Motley Rice LLC  

Remembering Mike Mattmuller, (USA) — Read his story “Staying Positive”
Leadership Quote from Dr. Raja Flores, MD, Chair of Thoracic Surgery Mt. Sinai, & ADAO Science Advisory Board
Press Release Russian: Организация по информированию о заболеваниях, вызываемых асбестом, (ADAO) проводит 20-ю ежегодную «Всемирную неделю осведомленности об асбесте» с 1 по 7 апреля 2024 года 
Featured Video: “Асбест: убийца, которого вы не видите“

Simon Pickvance (United Kingdom) -” The man who exposed how work can kill," Leadership Quote from Rory O'Neill, Hazards Magazine, UK
Press Release Portuguese: A Organização de Consciencialização sobre a Asbestose (ADAO) Lança a 20.ª “Semana Global Anual de Consciencialização sobre o Amianto”, que terá lugar de 1 a 7 de abril de 2024
Featured Video: “Amianto: O assassino que você não pode ver”
2024 Platinum Sponsor Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP

Featuring Sara (France) — Read her story: “Someone Pulled the Emergency Brake!”
Leadership Quote from Ruth Wilkinson, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, IOSH
Press Release French: L’ADAO (Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization) organise sa 20ème « Semaine annuelle de sensibilisation mondiale à l’amiante » du 1er au 7 avril 2024
Featured Video: “L’amiante: le tueur que vous ne voyez pas”
Special thanks to 2024 Sponsors: Platinum Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP; Gold The Gori Law Firm & Motley Rice LLC and Silver Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen for making our work in awareness and prevention possible.

Remembering Mavis, (UK) - ADAO Mourns the Loss of Mavis Nye, Extraordinary Friend and Mesothelioma Warrior
Press Release Turkish: ASBEST HASTALIĞI FARKINDALIK ÖRGÜTÜ TARAFINDAN 20. YILLIK “KÜRESEL ASBEST FARKINDALIK HAFTASI” 1-7 NİSAN 2024 TARİHİNDE BAŞLATILIYOR.
Press Release Ukrainian: 20-Й ЩОРІЧНИЙ «ВСЕСВІТНІЙ ТИЖДЕНЬ ПОІНФОРМОВАНОСТІ ПРО АЗБЕСТ», 1–7 КВІТНЯ 2024 РОКУ, ПРОВОДИТЬСЯ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЄЮ З ІНФОРМУВАННЯ ПРО ЗАХВОРЮВАННЯ, ЩО ВИКЛИКАЮТЬСЯ АЗБЕСТОМ
Featured 30-Second PSA Video: “Asbestos: The Killer You Can’t See”
Leadership Quote from Kevin Bampton, British Occupational Hygiene Societyde


April 28, 2024: International Workers' Memorial Day