'Miles for Meso' Category
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 | September 18, 2014
Join the ADAO Mesothelioma Warrior Virtual Team
Not everyone who supports mesothelioma awareness may be able to attend Miles for Meso on Sept. 27. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) provides a solution to this with its ADAO Mesothelioma… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 29, 2014
Upcoming Mesothelioma Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, September 26, was founded in 2004 to bring recognition to mesothelioma, the rare cancer linked with asbestos exposure. Accordingly, organizations that are dedicated to researching, treating, and curing mesothelioma… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 18, 2014
Become a Sponsor for the 2014 Miles for Meso 5K
Besides raising funds to help support the mesothelioma community, the best part about the Alton Miles for Meso race are the shirts. If you’ve ever attended a Miles for Meso race, you… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 12, 2014
Miles for Meso Race to Take Place September 27, 2014
Mark your calendars for the Miles for Meso 5K Race & 2K Fun Run/Walk. Early registration is now open for the race taking place in Alton, Ill. This year’s race will begin… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 11, 2013
2013 Miles for Meso Brings Families Together, Changes Lives
On Sept. 21, 2013, the Firm sponsored the fifth annual Miles for Meso 5k in Alton, Ill in honor of National Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26. More than 800 people participated… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 23, 2013
Get the Kids Involved in Miles for Meso This Year
The Miles for Meso 5K isn’t just a race. The event will have multiple activities for the whole family, including the kids. When families come to the Miles for Meso event in… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 20, 2013
How to Get Involved in Miles for Meso This Year
There are several Miles for Meso events, nationally sponsored by the Firm, that recognize Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26. The events promote efforts to raise money for mesothelioma research, ban asbestos… Read More