ADAO February eNewsletter: Cancer Prevention Month, New Landmark FDA Act, Warren Zevon's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination, Legislative Update, Asbestos Awareness Week, and More

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As we head into the second month of the year, we have big plans and remain committed to eliminating asbestos exposure and asbestos-caused diseases. In addition to our 2023 ARBAN discussions, we are committed to our dual-track regulation and legislative strategies to protect public health. February is World Cancer Prevention Month, February 4th is National Cancer Prevention Day, and February 28th is NORD Rare Disease Day.

Similarly, this quarter we are keenly focused on many important areas that benefit public health such as:

Remaining a prominent educational resource for the media
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023 discussion and outreach
National Asbestos Awareness Week (April 1 - 7) Resolution
Global Asbestos Awareness Week
ADAO v. EPA legal wins that have led to EPA’s finalization of the “Asbestos Reporting Rule”
EPA Part 1 Chrysotile Asbestos Rule that will ban chrysotile in six conditions of use
FDA Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 stakeholder engagement and docket comments
Opposition against Johnson & Johnson’s Chapter 11 Texas Two-Step bankruptcy maneuver

Last month, ADAO presented at Drexel. The presentation, entitled, “21st Century Public Health Advocacy: Building Support and Momentum with Research and Strategic Storytelling”, was dedicated to Dr. Irving J. Selikoff. It highlighted the specifics of ADAO’s three pillars: Education, Advocacy, and Community. Students got a peek into the latest asbestos data and research, ADAO’s multi-track strategy, and our media engagement approach. We also covered inequities in public health today and how our work looks at environmental racism.

Simple action! Sign and share ADAO’s ban asbestos without loopholes petition which has nearly 150,000 signatures -- each representing yet another voice in the fight to ban asbestos once and for all. Join the movement by signing the petition today!

We are so grateful to our 2022 sponsors, Platinum Sponsor, Simmons Hanly Conroy, LLC; Gold Sponsor, The Gori Law Firm; and Silver Sponsors, Bailey & Glasser, LLP, and Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen. We are very excited to announce that 2023 sponsorship opportunities are now live! We will announce this year’s sponsors in our March eNewsletter. Sponsorships are limited, if you are interested, please email me to discuss our unique and exclusive opportunities to support ADAO’s impactful education, advocacy, and community efforts.

Exciting news, musician Warren Zevon, who passed away from mesothelioma, is featured in the L.A. Times article “The Soul of L.A.”: 20 years after his death, the stars are aligning for Warren Zevon. The musician and father of ADAO spokesperson Jordan Zevon has been nominated to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. To support the nomination, you can cast an official fan vote here!

Stay tuned for all this year’s exciting and educational events! Our calendar continues to fill with vibrant events we know you will enjoy.

Thank you for generously supporting ADAO.

Linda Reinstein,

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