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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 | April 1, 2014
Global Asbestos Awareness Week Begins Today
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating April 1-7, 2014 as Global Asbestos Awareness Week. This week is an opportunity to spread awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 13, 2013
Obama Administration Issues Statement Against FACT Act
House to Vote Today on Legislation that would Deny, Delay Justice for Asbestos Victims The U.S. House of Representatives will meet this afternoon to consider the so-called “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency” Act… 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 | June 6, 2013
A Real Life Super Hero: Janelle Bedel’s Fight Against Mesothelioma Cancer Inspires ‘Wonder’ Among Meso Community
Homegrown social media campaign grows rapidly in support of Wonder Woman with mesothelioma Today is Wonder Woman Day in Rushville, Indiana. The town’s mayor made the declaration Monday in honor of Rushville… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 11, 2012
Healthy Lung Month & Mesothelioma Awareness
The month of October is Healthy Lung Month. This health observance is sponsored by the American Lung Association and strives to increase national awareness pertaining to the warning signs of diseases of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 25, 2012
Attorney Chris Guinn Presents $25,000 Check to St. Louis Labor Council for Unemployed Union Workers, Families
$25,000 pledge to help union families: delivered Alton – Delivering on their promise to donate $25,000 to the ‘$5 for the Fight Fund’ if the labor movement would raise $25,000 to match… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 19, 2012
Asbestos Conference Features Internationally Known Anti-Asbestos Advocates
In just two short weeks, myself and other attorneys and staff with the Firm will attend the 8th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference in California from March 30 to April 1. We’re… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 20, 2011
ADAO to Give Online Screening of Asbestos Documentary, Breathtaking
Breathtaking, a documentary on the deadly consequences of asbestos exposure, tells the story of filmmaker Kathleen Mullen’s father who died of mesothelioma as a result of Canada’s asbestos mining industry. The Asbestos… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 10, 2011
Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation Awards Funding to UPCI for Mesothelioma Study, Treatment
The Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation has partnered with another major university in its quest to support medical experts and researchers working to improve the quality of life for mesothelioma patients and their families.… Read More