ADAO 2015: Asbestos Awareness at the Forefront

Over the past few years, I've been fortunate enough to attend the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization's (ADAO) annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference. In 2010, ADAO Co-founder Linda Reinstein asked me to speak and share my story of my experience with asbestos and mesothelioma. I always say Linda gave me my voice; it was Linda who believed in me and saw I had passion for awareness and a story to tell. Over the last few years, Linda has become a mentor to me and a dear friend. She even attended my 9th annual Lungleavin' Day celebration this past February. I was so happy when Linda reached out to my husband Cameron to speak at the 11th annual ADAO International Asbestos Awareness Conference in Washington D.C. this past April. This year's conference was titled "Where Knowledge and Action Unite." Linda brought together prominent scientists and policy makers, victims, and families and loved ones of victims for a weekend of education and awareness about the current state of the asbestos industry worldwide. At the conference, I'm always amazed at how much information, emotion, and knowledge Linda is able to pack into the day. The conference attracts a truly global audience. I've been able to meet meso warriors from all over the world and learn that asbestos is a global problem, not just a problem here in the United States. I love this conference because I also reconnect with friends I've made over the years. It's such a great experience to come together with the...
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