Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Participates in Asian Asbestos Conference in Bangkok, Thailand; Executive Director and Co-Founder Linda Reinstein to Present First Annual Alan Reinstein Award and Conduct Advocacy Workshop.BANGKOK Bangkok (băng`kŏk'), Thai Krung Thep, city (1990 pop. 8,538,610), capital of Thailand and of Bangkok prov., SW Thailand, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, near the Gulf of Thailand. , Thailand -- The Asbestos asbestos, mineral asbestos, common name for any of a variety of silicate minerals within the amphibole and serpentine groups that are fibrous in structure and more or less resistant to acid and fire. Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO ADAO Assistant Division Aviation Officer ), an organization dedicated to serving as the voice of asbestos victims, is participating in the 2006 Asian Asbestos Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference, which runs through July 27, provides a global forum for world leaders For a list of heads of state, see . World leaders is a MMORPG. The game involves creating a state, joining an alliance and going into war. It is mostly played by players from Israel, China, USA, Britain, Brazil and Saudi-Arabia. , medical professionals, environmental experts and advocacy groups to discuss key issues surrounding sur·round tr.v. sur·round·ed, sur·round·ing, sur·rounds 1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. 2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication. n. asbestos exposure. The event is sponsored by the Thailand Department of Disease Control and Ministry of Public Health. During the conference, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Executive Director and Co-Founder, Linda Reinstein, will present the Alan Reinstein Memorial Award to the Director-General of the Department of Disease Control of Thailand, Dr. Thawat Suntrajarn. Mr. Reinstein served as the former President of ADAO before his death in early 2006 of 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. , an asbestos related disease. Ms. Reinstein will also present a workshop on grassroots advocacy. "This conference could not have taken place without support, commitment and dedication of the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health of Thailand. I am honored to be here to help recognize Ministry of Public Health's significant accomplishments on behalf of asbestos victims with the presentation of the Alan Reinstein Memorial Award," said Linda Reinstein. "It is imperative that we continue to work together to realize a world without the deadly effects of asbestos." "I am pleased to see such an international presence at this meeting and commitment to ending the devastating dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. legacy of asbestos," stated Dr. Arthur Frank, ADAO Science Advisory Co-Chair. "I am hopeful that through this kind of open discussion and continued education, we can create a global community that can live without the fear of asbestos exposure and the tragedy it brings." About Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by asbestos victims and their families. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims a united voice to help ensure that their rights are fairly represented and protected, and raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and the often deadly asbestos related diseases. ADAO is funded through voluntary contributions and staffed by volunteers. For more information visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org. |
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