'Miles for Meso' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 28, 2015
Mesothelioma Warrior George Dreith’s MFM Story
George Dreith III stood victorious on last year’s stage at the Alton Miles for Meso race. He and his team, the Georgie Porgie Meso Patrol, had won the “Top Fundraising Team” Award.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 28, 2015
Mesothelioma Warrior George Dreith’s MFM Story
George Dreith III stood victorious on last year’s stage at the Alton Miles for Meso race. He and his team, the Georgie Porgie Meso Patrol, had won the “Top Fundraising Team” Award.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 24, 2015
Early Registration for Alton Miles for Meso Ends Aug. 31
Early registration for the Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 2K Fun Run/Walk will end in a week. Anyone who wants to take advantage of the early bird rate of $25… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 21, 2015
Commemorating the Brave
Registering for the Alton Miles for Meso 5K is a great way to show support for loved ones who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. But not everyone can travel to be at… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 18, 2015
Upcoming Mesothelioma Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which takes place on September 26, was started in 2004 to bring attention to mesothelioma, the rare cancer linked with asbestos exposure. Accordingly, organizations that are dedicated to researching,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 18, 2015
Upcoming Mesothelioma Events You Don't Want to Miss
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which takes place on September 26, was started in 2004 to bring attention to mesothelioma, the rare cancer linked with asbestos exposure. Accordingly, organizations that are dedicated to researching,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 14, 2015
Celebrating Meso Heroes Across the Miles
People come from all over to attend the Alton Miles for Meso race to show support for their loved ones. David Dioguardi and his family made the trip from Chicago to Alton for… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 7, 2015
Miles for Meso Spotlight: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
Today marks the beginning of our series of Miles for Meso Spotlights. Every week between now and race day on Sept. 26, the Simmons Hanly Conroy blog will feature a story from… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 2, 2015
Missouri Governor Signs Resolution Declaring Sept. 26 Mesothelioma Awareness Day
I’m excited to share that September 26 has officially been declared “Mesothelioma Awareness Day” in the state of Missouri. Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 4, which made the awareness day… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 13, 2014
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
