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This February, we focus on one of the most preventable causes of cancer during Cancer Prevention Month: asbestos exposure. Despite decades of scientific evidence, asbestos continues to cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other deadly diseases. World Cancer Day (February 4) and Rare Disease Day (February 28) remind us that prevention, transparency, and accountability must remain central to public health action.
While prevention remains the only cure for asbestos-caused diseases, prevention cannot succeed without strong enforcement of the law. ADAO continues to advance our shared mission by using legal and policy tools to close regulatory gaps. Explore our index of detailed asbestos policy timelines, which provide clear insights into the key milestones shaping U.S. asbestos regulation and advocacy.
Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici recently sent a formal letter to President Donald J. Trump, seeking detailed information on health, safety, and environmental compliance for the October 2025 demolition of the East Wing. ADAO also continues to oppose efforts that weaken chemical safety, including the U.S. House of Representatives’ discussion draft to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which would undermine EPA’s ability to regulate dangerous chemicals.
At the same time, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of a complete asbestos ban through the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act, because we know that regulation alone cannot eliminate this deadly carcinogen.
While we progress our dual-pronged legal and legislative strategy, education, advocacy, and collective action are more important than ever. We are pleased to announce that the Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) will be held April 1-7, 2026, with the theme “Asbestos: One Word. One Week. One World.” Now in its 22nd year, GAAW unites partners worldwide to amplify prevention messages, share evidence-based education, and advance policies that protect workers, families, and communities. We encourage supporters to follow the ADAO calendar to stay informed about upcoming events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to engage throughout the year.
This global effort is made possible through the strength of our partnerships and the generosity of those who support ADAO’s mission. We are grateful to our generous 2026 sponsors for their leadership and continued commitment to ADAO’s prevention, policy, and accountability work.
2026 Distinguished Sponsors
February’s focus on cancer prevention is a call to action. Asbestos-caused diseases are entirely preventable, but only if we act together.
Thank you for your continued partnership with ADAO as we work to prevent exposure, advance policy, and ultimately end asbestos-caused disease.
In solidarity,
Linda Reinstein
President & Co-Founder
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
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