Monthly Archives: November 2010

Dr. Jim teWaterNaude, South Africa

Dr. Jim teWaterNaude, MBChB, MPhil (MCH), FCPHM is a Public Health Medicine specialist who has worked in rural and urban South Africa in the public and NGO sectors. He practices social and clinical occupational medicine and epidemiology, and in research … Continue reading

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Kim Sebesta, Social Media Coordinator, USA

I am a daughter of a Mesothelioma victim, full time wife and cog in the workings of corporate America and a part time advocate and soap box speaker, trying to spread awareness and knowledge to help prevent further exposure and … Continue reading

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Gerard Seno, Philippines

Gerard is a trade union leader and activist in-charge of membership recruitment and services of the Associated Labor Unions (ALU), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) and the Building and Woodworkers International (BWI), among other … Continue reading

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Eric Jonckheere, Belgium

Dear All, My name is Eric Jonckheere, Charter Member of GBAN for Belgium. I am also the President of ABEVA, the Belgium society for asbestos victims. As such, I try to improve the way in which Belgian asbestos victims are … Continue reading

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Herman Hamilton, Charter Member Liaison, USA

Herman Hamilton, Executive Assistant of ADAO, first became familiar with the medical and legal aspects of Asbestos as a result of meeting his neighbor and now long time friend of 25 years, Dr. Barry Castleman. Herman joined ADAO in January … Continue reading

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Doug Larkin, USA

Doug Larkin is the Communications Director and Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) – which works to help raise awareness about asbestos related diseases, while serving as a global community for asbestos victims and their families.  Doug holds a … Continue reading

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Fernanda Giannasi, Brazil

Fernanda Giannasi is the personification of the fight against asbestos in Brazil. As a Labor Inspector for the Ministry of Labor and Employment since 1983, she staunchly defends the public interest on workers’ safety and health. Giannasi is a founding … Continue reading

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Debbie Brewer, England

Debbie Brewer, mesothelioma patient, has been uniting patients, families and ban asbestos advocates around the world. Her symptoms first began in 1994; however, Debbie was diagnosed in 2006.  Debbie was given 6-9 months to live, but as 47 year old … Continue reading

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Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the Brazilian Association of the Asbestos-Exposed (ABREA) Announce GBAN – Global Ban Asbestos Network

Worldwide Asbestos Education and Awareness Portal Harnesses the Power of Social Media   Washington, DC … November 15, 2010 — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the Brazilian Association of the Asbestos-Exposed (ABREA) today announced the formation of the Global … Continue reading

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Press Release: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the Brazilian Association of the Asbestos-Exposed (ABREA) Announce GBAN – Global Ban Asbestos Network

For Immediate Release: November 15, 2010 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the Brazilian Association of the Asbestos-Exposed (ABREA) Announce GBAN – Global Ban Asbestos Network Worldwide Asbestos Education and Awareness Portal Harnesses the Power of Social Media Washington, DC … Continue reading

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