Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Awards Leading Voices in Asbestos Awareness Top Honors; Awards to be Received on First Annual National Asbestos Awareness Day.REDONDO BEACH Redondo Beach (rĭdŏn`dō), city (1990 pop. 60,167), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1892. Once a commercial port for Los Angeles, it is a residential and resort city with a protected harbor and an excellent marina. , Calif. -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO ADAO Assistant Division Aviation Officer ) today announced three award winners for their outstanding work and dedication to asbestos awareness related activities. Specifically, Laurie Kazan-Allen will receive the Tribute to Unity Award for her work to unite, educate and empower asbestos victims, activists and public health workers; Gayla Benefield will be presented with the Tribute to Hope Award for her determination and quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the medical care and justice for the countless people of Libby, Montana Libby is a city in Lincoln County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,626 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lincoln CountyGR6. Geography Libby is located at (48.388128, -115. ; and Jill Vaughn will be recognized with the Tribute to Inspiration Award for being a bridge to hope for mesothelioma Mesothelioma Definition Mesothelioma is an uncommon disease that causes malignant cancer cells to form within the lining of the chest, abdomen, or around the heart. Its primary cause is believed to be exposure to asbestos. victims and their families as she continues to offer encouragement, comfort, guidance and humor. The honorees will receive their awards on the first annual Asbestos Awareness Day on April 1, 2005 in Washington D.C. Asbestos Awareness Day is an opportunity to recognize accomplishments, remember and honor loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl and increase awareness about the dangers of asbestos. Details will be posted on the ADAO website, www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org. "Laurie, Gayla and Jill are truly inspirational women of commitment, compassion and as well as leaders in asbestos awareness and victim support," said Linda Reinstein, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. "Asbestos Awareness Day is a landmark step towards education, prevention and a cure. More than 30 million homes and buildings across the nation contain asbestos - these incurable incurable /in·cur·a·ble/ (in-kur´ah-b'l) 1. not susceptible of being cured. 2. a person with a disease which cannot be cured. in·cur·a·ble adj. and often deadly diseases are not going way." About Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by asbestos victims and their families. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to help ensure that their rights are fairly represented and protected, while raising public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and often deadly asbestos related diseases. ADAO is an independent organization funded through voluntary contributions and staffed by volunteers. For more information visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org |
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