'Support' Category
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 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 | November 11, 2013
Big Asbestos Pushes Harmful Bill for Mesothelioma Victims to Vote on Eve of Veterans’ Day
Veterans Account for 30 Percent of Deaths from Mesothelioma On the eve of Veterans’ Day, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on 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 | September 25, 2013
Studies Show Positive Impact of Immunotherapy on Mesothelioma Cancer Regression
Mesothelioma is often seen among the aging population, primarily because of its long latency period. In turn, increased age has been linked to immune system decline. Knowing all of this, new research… 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 | November 9, 2012
How to Give Back to Veterans in Metro St. Louis this Veterans’ Day
The servicemen and women who have served in our military have always sacrificed much to make our country a better place to live. It wasn’t until earlier this past century, however, that… 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
