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As we step into 2025, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our extraordinary sponsors, donors, and supporters. Your unwavering commitment has made 2024 a landmark year for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), empowering us to achieve significant milestones in asbestos prevention, policy reform, and public health advocacy.
We are proud to unveil ADAO’s 20-Year Impact Report: Advancing Education, Advocacy, and Community, a testament to the history we’ve made and the lives we’ve saved.
This past year, we celebrated ADAO’s 20th anniversary with remarkable highlights. Read more about the Key Milestones, Actions, and Moments Driving Asbestos Prevention and Policy.
Looking Ahead to 2025
While we celebrate these achievements, we know the work is far from over. This year, we are committed to:
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Advancing Prevention and Policy with our dual-track strategies by working closely with the EPA and the Congress to prevent all asbestos-caused diseases.
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Expanding initiatives like Every13Minutes.org to and the new “Shared Stories: How Asbestos Changed Our Lives, Forever” amplify the personal stories behind the statistics. These narratives make the dangers of asbestos tangible to lawmakers and communities worldwide.
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Leveraging our Podcast Hub and media presence—including coverage in The New York Times, ProPublica, and The Washington Post—to keep asbestos prevention and policy progress at the forefront.
ADAO deeply mourns the loss of Eric Jonckheere, a courageous leader, passionate advocate, and cherished ally in the global fight against asbestos. Eric's unwavering commitment to justice and public health has left a profound and lasting legacy that will inspire change and save lives for generations to come. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his remarkable work in Belgium and around the world. May his memory be a beacon of hope in the ongoing battle to eliminate asbestos-caused diseases.
We will also continue driving critical conversations about civil justice, environmental racism, and the disproportionate impact asbestos has on vulnerable communities. ADAO remains steadfast in our pursuit of a comprehensive asbestos ban to protect public health.
A Heartfelt Thanks
None of this would be possible without the generous support of our donors and sponsors:
To our leadership team, donors, volunteers, and interns—your dedication is the foundation of our success. Together, we have built a movement for change, and with your continued support, we will make 2025 a year of bold action and tangible progress.
Thank you for standing with us in this vital work.
Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year!
Linda Reinstein, President and CEO, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
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