'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 23, 2010
Looking Back, Moving Forward
For me, December and the holiday season has always been a time to reflect on the past year. A time to remember the challenges we’ve overcome; the projects we’ve spearheaded; and the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 3, 2010
Add Your Mesothelioma Story to “Voices on the Wall” Awareness Campaign
Asbestos is a human carcinogen with no safe level of exposure. This is truth that sadly thousands of people around the world discover every year when they learn the devastating news that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 30, 2010
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day Becomes a Reality With Passing of H. Res 771, Creates a Long-Needed Platform For Advocacy Efforts
It’s been a long time in the making, but the mesothelioma community has finally achieved a monumental goal with the recent passage of H. Res. 771. The resolution officially makes Sept. 26… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 29, 2010
“Killer in the Attic” News Series Emphasizes Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Andrew Schneider has written a 4-part series for AOL News focusing on the dangers of asbestos-riddled zonolite insulation and the massive failure of the EPA to inform and protect the public. It’s… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 11, 2010
Have You Thanked A Veteran Today?
Simmons Hanly Conroy advocates for veterans who died from asbestos related diseases On this Veterans Day, please remember to light a candle in memory of those who gave their lives to protect… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 18, 2010
Asbestos clinic gets surprise donation from Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation
A nationally recognized medical clinic in the small town of Libby, Montana, recently received a nice reminder that they’re not the only ones who think the work they do for patients with… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 11, 2010
Reuters article highlights need for asbestos awareness
Earlier this week, while skimming my newsfeeds, I happened upon an example of why you shouldn’t believe everything you read. Over the past year, several companies that knowingly manufactured products with asbestos… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 27, 2010
Simmons Hanly Conroy to Attend 2010 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma
It’s once again that time of year when the mesothelioma community descends on Washington, D.C. for the 2010 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma hosted by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation This year the 3-day meso… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 12, 2010
Merlin Olsen, NFL Legend and Television Star, Passes Away from Mesothelioma
Famous television star and NFL legend Merlin Olsen sadly passed away of mesothelioma this week, making this rare cancer ripple through the airwaves and headlines of giant media outlets like CNN, the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 20, 2009
Remembering Ernie Conry
We lost one hell of a fighter and good man this week. Ernest Conry, a husband, father and friend to many, lost his battle with mesothelioma on September 18, 2009. He passed… Read More