ADAO Awards Announced
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) announced four award winners for their exceptional dedication and contribution to asbestos awareness associated activities. Senator Patty Murray, Pat Martin, Dr. Michael Harbut, Paul and Michelle Zygielbaum are the four winners. The
Tribute to Hope Award will be presented to Senator Patty Murray for her mission to prohibit asbestos and fund research for a cure.
Pat Martin is a Canadian Member of Parliament. He will receive the Tribute to Unity Award for his universal work to unite, enlighten and empower asbestos victims and public health workers.
Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Dr. Michael Harbut. He will be honored with this award for his devoted research into the social and medical impact that asbestos has had on humankind.
The Tribute to Inspiration Award will be presented to Paul and Michelle Zygielbaum for being a bridge to hope for mesothelioma victims and their families as they keep on offer support, contentment, funding and guidance.
The awards will be presented to the honorees on the Third Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference scheduled for March 31 and April 1, 2007 with the support of the Drexel University School of Public Health and the International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS). “
Senator Murray, Dr. Harbut, Pat Martin and Paul and Michelle Zygielbaum are truly inspirational human beings; their commitment, compassion and leadership have illuminated the darkness and brought hope to many whose lives have been so badly affected by these debilitating and fatal illnesses,†said Linda Reinstein, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. “Asbestos Awareness Day is a landmark step towards education, prevention and a cure. More than 30 million homes and buildings across the nation contain asbestos - these incurable and often deadly diseases are not going way.
Details regarding Asbestos Awareness Day will be posted on the ADAO website, www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org. It is supposed to be an opportunity to recognize accomplishments, honor loved ones and increase awareness regarding dangers of asbestos.
