ADAO Presents Week Long Series: "Exposed - The Facts of Asbestos".

Experts Build Momentum for National Asbestos Awareness Week Beginning April 1(st)

WASHINGTON -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest U.S. organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today announced a powerful week long series of contributions from renowned asbestos experts during National Asbestos Awareness Week. The series, which began today, will be shared via the ADAO website and via numerous social media channels including Twitter, Facebook and Linked In.

"National Asbestos Awareness Week", which has been established as law for the past six consecutive years, urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate Americans of the severe hazards of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is one of the most deadly substances found in nature, yet it continues to be mined and exported internationally. Roughly 10,000 Americans per year die of cancer caused by asbestos. It has been documented consistently that there is no safe form of asbestos and no safe level of exposure.

"Exposed - The Facts of Asbestos" will focus on critical topics including the history of asbestos; prevention, detection and treatment; consumer product information; and ban initiatives. A global candle lighting vigil will be held on April 1 to honor loved ones lost to asbestos and empower unity in the fight for an international ban.

"Exposed" Contributions (available via the ADAO website) include:

April 1(st): Linda Reinstein, President/CEO, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)

April 2(nd): Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH, Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS (Ret.) & Rear Admiral (Ret.)

April 3(rd): Ken Cook, President, Environmental Working Group (EWG)

April 4(th): J. Brent Kynoch, Managing Director, Environmental Information Association (EIA) and Tom Laubenthal, ATC Associates Inc.

April 5(th): Arthur L. Frank, PhD, MD is co-chair of ADAO's Science Advisory Board and serves as Professor of Public Health and Chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine at the Drexel University School of Public Health in Philadelphia

April 6(th): Paul Zygielbaum, ADAO Product Testing Manager

April 7(th): Celeste Monforton, DrPH, MPH, Assistant Research Professor, Dept. of Environ. & Occup. Health, School of Public Health & Health Services, The George Washington University

"The Exposed series is a testament to the fact that knowledge is more powerful than asbestos," said Linda Reinstein, ADAO President/CEO and Co-Founder. "We are extremely honored to have contributions from such a diverse and expert group of asbestos experts who share a united passion to end asbestos disease. This series, which kicks off today, will be available online via numerous social media outlets, making it extremely accessible."

ADAO's Sixth Annual International Asbestos Conference will be held on April 10, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Sponsorship and tickets are available until April 1.

About Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization

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 the largest independent organization dedicated to preventing asbestos-related diseases through education and legislation. ADAO's mission includes supporting global advocacy and advancing asbestos awareness, prevention, early detection, treatment, and resources for asbestos-related disease. For more information visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org.