Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)

04/08/2026

Solidarity: Successes in Advancing Asbestos Prevention, Policy, and Action Continue Throughout April

Following strong global engagement, ADAO is extending efforts throughout April. The unanimous U.S. Senate resolution (S.Res. 666) reinforces growing bipartisan commitment to prevention and public health.

With leadership from partners including IOSH and BOHS, this year’s campaign expanded multilingual access, digital tools, and global reach.

Asbestos is a known carcinogen with no safe level of exposure. Prevention saves lives.

Continue the momentum—share your participation and help advance prevention, policy, and action.

Solidarity: Successes in Advancing Asbestos Prevention, Policy, and Action Continue Throughout April Posted on April 7, 2026 In response to strong global engagement and your support, ADAO is extending Global Asbestos Awareness Week efforts throughout April.  This progress was

04/07/2026

It's Day Seven of .

Today’s theme: Virtual Candlelight Vigil to Honor and Remember Asbestos Victims Worldwide

Today, we honor and remember Mavis (UK) — "I fight on for all our Meso Warriors past, present, and future."

Features a quote by Prof. Kevin Bampton, British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS): "The WHO estimates that twice as many people will die as a result of the asbestos industry as from uncontrolled climate change."

🇺🇦 Watch in Ukrainian: "Азбест: Вбивця, якого ви не бачите" — ADAO PSA → https://youtu.be/7LGZKNf7oOE

🕯️ Light a candle in honor and memory of asbestos victims. Join our global virtual candlelight vigil. → https://grateful.org/light-a-candle/

ADAO sincerely thanks the Global Awareness Asbestos Week (GAAW) Sponsors: Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP (Platinum), Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP (Platinum), The Gori Law Firm (Gold), Motley Rice LLC (Gold), Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (Silver).

Due to this year’s overwhelming engagement, Global Asbestos Awareness Week will be extended for the rest of April.

https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/2026-gaaw-day-seven/

 Press Release and   Video Ukrainian (Українська) In response to overwhelming engagement, ADAO will extend Global Asbestos Awareness Week throughout the entire month of April. Global Asbestos Awareness Week Official Partners for Prevention Global Asbestos Awareness Week 20...

04/06/2026

It’s Day Six of .

Today’s theme: Empower Prevention: Technology for Global Access
We honor Sara (France) — “Someone Pulled the Emergency Brake!” -- who shares her important story.

Featuring a quote by Ruth Wilkinson, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health: “Asbestos remains a major issue around the world and is the biggest cause of occupational cancer. We want to see more action to prevent exposure, manage asbestos risks, and ultimately save lives.”

🇫🇷 Watch in French: “L’amiante: le tueur que vous ne voyez pas” — ADAO PSA → https://youtu.be/Ab7RyvDWsms

👉 Explore three key prevention tools:
• The Source: 20 Years of Asbestos Knowledge — ADAO’s AI-powered chatbot delivering two decades of advocacy and science in nearly 100 languages
• kNØw Asbestos — a comprehensive education platform
• Asbestos Action Navigator — practical guidance for prevention and response

Together, these resources form a growing hub of fact sheets, infographics, videos, and conference materials that bring expert knowledge directly into homes, schools, and workplaces.

Special thanks to our 2026 Day Six Organizing Partners for Prevention: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and the British Occupational Hygiene Society.
https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/2026-gaaw-day-six/

 Press Release and  Video French (Français) Posted on March 30, 2026 DAY SIX – April 6, 2026 | Empower Prevention: Technology for Global Access On Day Six of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, we

04/05/2026

It’s Day Five of .
Today’s theme: Unite Globally: Workers, Health, and Safety

We honor and remember Simon Pickvance (UK) — “The Man Who Exposed How Work Can Kill.”

Featuring a quote by Rory O'Neill, Hazards Magazine: “Like a quarter of a million other asbestos-related deaths each year, Simon’s death was one more preventable tragedy.

As we look ahead to Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28, we echo the enduring call: Mourn the dead, and fight like hell for the living.”

Over time, one truth continues to be reinforced: Unions protect more than jobs—they protect lives, ensuring every worker has a voice, safety standards, and the power to demand that going to work never means risking coming home. Without unions, workers and their families are put at risk.

🇧🇷 Watch in Portuguese: “Amianto: O assassino que você não pode ver” — ADAO PSA
https://youtu.be/xmLBYVgOh4Q

Thank you to Motley Rice LLC, our Gold Sponsor, for supporting this work.

👉 Sign the petition: Ban Asbestos in the U.S. Now — Without Loopholes or Exemptions.
https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/2026-gaaw-day-five/

 Press Release and  🇵🇹 Video Portuguese Posted on March 30, 2026 DAY FIVE – April 5, 2026 | Unite Globally: Workers, Health, and Safety Day Five marks a pivotal shift toward bold, united action. Today, we honor the legacy of Simon Pickvance (United Kingdom)

04/04/2026

It’s Day Four of .
Today’s theme: Demand Justice: Prevention Through Law and Policy.

We honor and remember Mike Mattmuller (U.S.) — “Staying Positive.” His voice echoed through the halls of Congress and is remembered today through our work and actions. We also honor his family, who continue to share his memory with ADAO.

Today, we highlight five key focus areas: EPA Part 1, EPA Part 2, White House East Wing Demolition, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act, and the 22nd Senate Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution.

Featuring a quote by Raja Flores, MD, Chair of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System and ADAO SAB:
“Members of Congress can do more with a pen to prevent asbestos-caused diseases than I can with a scalpel.”

🇷🇺 Watch in Russian: “Асбест: убийца, которого вы не видите” — ADAO PSA →

Thank you to The Gori Law Firm, our Gold Sponsor, for supporting this work.

👉 Day Four Action: Sign the “Ban Asbestos in the U.S. Now—Without Loopholes or Exemptions” petition.

DAY FOUR – April 4, 2026 | Demand Justice: Prevention Through Law & Policy  Press Release and  Video Russian (Русский) Posted on March 30, 2026 On Day Four of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), we

04/03/2026

Today is Day Three of and our theme is "Inspire Change: Art, Advocacy, and Action"

We remember Warren Zevon (U.S.) — “My Hero, the World’s Hero,” shared by Jordan Zevon, National Spokesperson. Great work, Adam Unger—what a meaningful October tribute to Warren Zevon.

Featuring a quote by Arthur L. Frank, MD, PhD, ADAO Science Advisory Board Co-Chair:
"There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogen. It becomes dangerous when microscopic asbestos fibers are dislodged and become airborne."

🇪🇸 Watch in Spanish: “Asbesto: El asesino que no puedes ver” — ADAO PSA

Thank you to Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP, our Platinum Sponsor, for their generous support.

👉 Order your copy of Shared Stories: How Asbestos Changed Our Lives Forever book and share it with others

DAY THREE – April 3, 2026 | Inspire Change: Art, Advocacy, and Action  Press Release and   Video Spanish (Español) Posted on March 30, 2026 On Day Three of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), we

04/02/2026

! DAY 2 — April 2

Today’s Theme: Global Asbestos Crisis: The Human Cost of Inaction

We honor Julie (US) — "The Power of Public Health Advocacy: A Patient's Perspective"

Features a quote by Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH, ADAO Science Advisory Board Co-Chair

🇮🇳 Educational Materials are in Hindi. Watch our PSA "एस्बेस्टोस: द किलर आप देख नहीं सकते"

Thank you to Dean Omar Branham Shirley, our platinum sponsor, for supporting us.

👉 Invite your family, friends, and colleagues to join . Together, we can build a stronger movement for prevention and change.

 Press Release and   Video Hindi (हिन्दी) Posted on March 30, 2026 DAY TWO – April 2, 2026 | Global Asbestos Crisis: The Human Cost of Inaction On Day Two of Global Asbestos Awareness

04/02/2026

Join us for the 22nd Global Awareness Week . Aweek filled with personal stories, new educational information, quotes from experts, and how you can help. "Hear Asbestos. Think Prevention."™

Learn more details on our main page or scan the QR code: https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/2026-gaaw-landing-page/

04/01/2026

Day One of starts today!

🔥 Ignite the Movement: Legacy, Facts, and Cancer Prevention

This week's theme: Asbestos: One Word. One Week. One World.

Danny Whu, MD, MPH, FACPM, FAAMA, ABOIM, DNBPAS, CFO, PMD-T, International Association of Fire Fighters(IAFF):

"Occupational cancer is the number one killer of fire fighters, and the IAFF is steadfastly committed to removing every known human carcinogen from the fireground."

We remember Alan Reinstein (US) — "I'll do anything to fight mesothelioma to have more time with my family — anything."

📺 Watch: "The Killer You Can't See" — ADAO PSA → https://youtu.be/GC3nK10Ic58 creative design by Firdaus Kharas

👉 Send your letter to Congress supporting the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act. https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/newsroom/blogs/2026-gaaw-day-one/

 Press Release and    Video English (U.S.) Posted on March 30, 2026 DAY ONE – April 1, 2026 Ignite the Movement: Legacy, Facts, and Cancer Prevention Day One of Global Awareness Asbestos Week

03/31/2026

Hot Off the Press: ADAO April Newsletter: U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes 21st Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution (April 1–7), Launching Global Asbestos Awareness Week, ADAO’s Conference Returns to DC, and More

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the 21st National Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution (April 1–7, 2026), championed by Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Steve Daines, and co-sponsored by Senators Dick Durbin, Edward J. Markey, Alex Padilla, and Cory Booker. This bipartisan action reinforces the urgent need to protect public health from asbestos exposure.

As we launch the 22nd Global Asbestos Awareness Week, ADAO is proud to share seven days of powerful content honoring those we've lost and amplifying the voices driving change:
Day 1: Remembering Alan Reinstein | Quote from Dr. Danny Whu, International Association of Fire Fighters
Day 2: Featuring Julie | Quote from Richard Lemen, Ph.D., MSPH
Day 3: Remembering Warren Zevon | Quote from Dr. Arthur Frank
Day 4: Remembering Mike | Quote from Dr. Raja Flores
Day 5: Remembering Simon Pickvance | Quote from Rory O'Neill, Hazards Magazine
Day 6: Featuring Sara | Quote from Ruth Wilkinson, IOSH
Day 7: Remembering Mavis | Quote from Prof. Kevin Bampton, BOHS

We are deeply grateful to our 2026 Global Asbestos Awareness Week Partners for Prevention: the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), American Public Health Association (APHA), ASBESTONOMY, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) as an Organizing Partner, Center for Environmental Health (CEH), Environmental Information Association (EIA), Environmental Working Group (EWG), Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as an Organizing Partner, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), International Commission of Occupational Health (ICOH), Mesothelioma Hope, Mesothelioma UK, Occupational Knowledge International, Professional Abatement Contractors of New York (PACNY), SOS Amianto, Toxic-Free Future, UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA), and Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors for their generous support:
Platinum: Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP | Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP
Gold: The Gori Law Firm | Motley Rice LLC
Silver: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen

Take a listen to the new "The Push for an Asbestos Ban At a Critical Moment" podcast.

Read our full April newsletter: https://conta.cc/4sSk4FN

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03/28/2026

Great news! The bipartisan 21st U.S. Senate National Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution passed today, designating April 1–7, 2026. ADAO thanks Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Steve Daines for their leadership in championing this important week of awareness and prevention.

Asbestos has no safe level of exposure—prevention saves lives.

Read more:

Senators Merkley and Daines Press Release Merkley, Daines Pass Bipartisan Resolution to Designate National Asbestos Awareness Week April 1-7 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2026 ADAO Commends U.S. Senate For Declaring National Asbestos Awareness Week April 1–7, 2026 Bipartisan Resolution Highlight...

03/02/2026

Hot Off the Press: 2026 ADAO March eNewsletter
This month reflects both progress and urgency in the fight to prevent asbestos exposure.
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is championing the 21st Senate Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution (April 1–7), reinforcing bipartisan recognition that asbestos remains a serious public health threat.
Our March update also highlights:
▪️ Global Asbestos Awareness Week (April 1–7) — uniting partners worldwide to advance prevention and education
▪️ Warrior Candle Lighting — honoring those impacted by asbestos-related disease
▪️ ADAO heading to the Fifth Circuit Court to defend EPA’s authority to regulate chrysotile asbestos under TSCA
Nearly 40,000 Americans die each year from asbestos-related diseases. Prevention requires science, enforcement, and sustained legislative action.
Read the full March eNewsletter here:

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