'Miles for Meso' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 29, 2025
Miles for Meso: A Personal Journey of Hope and Action
A Letter from Linda Reinstein, President & Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Every September, something extraordinary happens in Alton, Illinois. As I lace up my shoes and pin my bib… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 15, 2025
Miles for Meso Spotlight: Julie Gundlach’s Fight Against Mesothelioma
As a leading national asbestos law firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy is highlighting the stories of mesothelioma patients like Julie Gundlach who inspire us with their courage and resilience. On September 20, 2025,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 28, 2025
Miles for Meso Spotlight: Honoring the Legacy of Mesothelioma Warrior George Dreith
To set the stage for the 17th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/Walk, Simmons Hanly Conroy is highlighting the mesothelioma warriors whose legacies have shaped this event.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 15, 2025
Miles for Meso Spotlight: Celebrating the Life of Mesothelioma Warrior Burlene Jones
This Miles for Meso Spotlight honors Burlene Jones, a Simmons Hanly Conroy mesothelioma client whose life was an inspiration to all who knew her. Each year, our mesothelioma law firm hosts both… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 4, 2025
Linda Reinstein and Her Hopes for an Asbestos-Free Future
Linda Reinstein’s story is one of adversity, transformation, and hope. Currently, she is the president and CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest advocacy group for asbestos victims. She’s… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 20, 2024
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024: Hope, Help, and Health
On September 26, 2024, communities across the country will join together to recognize Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which is dedicated to bringing attention to this rare asbestos-caused cancer and raising funds for mesothelioma… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 13, 2023
Famous Mesothelioma Deaths: Warren Zevon
Born in January 1947, rock singer Warren Zevon was best known for his sardonic wit and dark humored songs. This famously outlandish star died from mesothelioma, a lung cancer from asbestos exposure.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 5, 2022
Julie Gundlach: Fighting to Ban Asbestos One Day at a Time
16-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Julie Gundlach Continues to Inspire On Aug. 23, 2006, Julie Gundlach’s life changed forever. In the 16-plus years that followed, her mesothelioma story and activism have changed more lives… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 8, 2021
Alton Miles for Meso Raises $38,000 for Asbestos Charity
Thank you for being a part of the Miles for Meso community and for supporting the 13th Annual Alton Miles for Meso VIRTUAL 5K Run & 3K Fun Run/Walk. In this… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 21, 2021
Getting Involved in This Year’s National Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26
September is here — and that means National Mesothelioma Awareness Day is right around the corner. On Sept. 26, 2021, the United States will honor the thousands of individuals and families whose… Read More
