Everyone wants more and more people to be aware of the fact that all deaths caused by asbestos-related disease are actually preventable. Asbestos exposure, which is the almost-singular cause of the disease, can have been halted by more strict and thoughtful regulation of the asbestos industry and by more ethical and moral corporate leadership by host of companies, be it small or large.
Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which was first established by Meso Foundation volunteers in 2004, has been known as the sound force behind the movement to carry out more attention and funding to this deadly cancer. In the last 12 years, through omnifarious activities, the Meso Foundation and its flaming volunteers have obtained the proclamations of “National Mesothelioma Awareness Day” by the U.S. Senate and also the Ho Representatives. They successfully raised almost a million of dollars, resulting in their receiving local government proclamation states as well as localities, and receiving lots of instances of media coverage for their stories and activities. The overarching objectives are to raise money to finance medical studies, treatments to cancer, clinical trials, and to nullify asbestos as a serious threat to human health. Every year, asbestos related disease claim the lives of more than one hundred thousand workers on a global level. It is estimated that every single year 2,500 t0 3,000 people in the U.S. die from a form of asbestos-triggered disease.
One of the most recognized organization that focuses on gaining support for Mesothelioma Awareness Day is Asbestos Disease Awareness organization, known as ADAO. The organization was funded by Dough Larkin and Linda Reinstein in April 2004. ADAO provides public awareness to citizens on the dangers of asbestos exposure. ADAO has been hosting its annual Asbestos Awareness Conference, where specialist and patients diagnosed with mesothelioma gather and discuss novel treatment options. The conference pays tribute to people afflicted with the disease and strives to educate people on the dangers of asbestos.
A lot of families gather to create everlasting traditions for holidays, birthdays, and some other special events. Likewise, people involved in mesothelioma community and foundation have come together so as to grow some traditions of their own. Since Congress has officially legalized Mesothelioma Awareness Day on 26th of September 2010, everyone that is affected by mesothelioma has been invited to unite on this special event to educate others regarding this rare and, for sure, preventable, cancer. Hereunder are ways you can do to show your support for the community on this special event.
Organizing a Fundraiser
For sure, organizing a fundraising event allows you to reach out to other in certain community that are affected by asbestos cancer. You can always raise money to help people and government to improve research and treatment with an office bale sale, an awareness party, or a 5K walk or run. If event planning is not your forte, then you could instead make a donation to one of the top charities, a treatment facility or a sort of support group.
Contacting Your Local Media
This is yet another way to show your support and inform your local community about Mesothelioma Awareness Day and the importance of mesothelioma research, education, and advocacy. You can ask your local media to run a story pertinent to Mesothelioma Awareness Day or cover your fundraising event. The more peoples who are education about asbestos-related cancer or mesothelioma, the greater the impact and difference we can all make. You can also contact your federal and local elected officials. Some Medical Outreaches have made a video on how to contact your elected officials along with some talking points to discuss.
Joining the Meso Foundation at the Today Show
In 2004, the initial Mesothelioma Awareness Day was set up by volunteers for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, which was a non-profit organization dedicated to nullifying the caner. One of the Meso Foundations’ various traditions for Mesothelioma Awareness Day is inviting patients diagnosed with mesothelioma and their loved ones to have gathering at New York’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza. It is indeed iconic for large communities to meet in front of the plaza to wave signs and cheer as the morning television show is being documented. Of course, joining the Meso Foundation on 26th of September is a great way to show the strength in the numbers and spread the awareness of mesothelioma to a nation-wide audience.
Taking Part in Virtual March
Visiting the city of New York may not quite realistic for everyone. However, with the Mesothelioma Center Virtual March, you can give your support without even going there. You just need to sign into Facebook and visit any Facebook pages affiliated with the very event. They will provide a virtual march image for you to share with your loved ones and friends.
Fighting Asbestos Face to Face
In addition you can post a photo of your or a loved one on the internet, especially on Facebook pages devoted to Mesothelioma Awareness Day. These pages commonly have a special photo album which is called Fighting Asbestos Face to Face. This is devoted to everyone that is affected by the asbestos-caused cancer. Families can come together to support, encourage, and commemorate their loved ones by sharing on these walls.
Sharing Your Story
Without a doubt, learning insights from the experience of survivors can have a substantial impact on recently diagnosed patients. To help connect everybody in the community, you can compile survivor stories pertinent to patients and caregivers that have inspired lots of people. You can contact Facebook pages or websites that aim at rallying supports for Mesothelioma Awareness Day to share your story and they will surely feature it on their Wall of Hope.
Wearing Your Support
You can also show your support with free awareness wristbands. This is not only a way to encourage a loved one that is diagnosed with the cancer, yet it can also help prevent the disease by spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos. It is common for people to question details regarding what your wristband represents. When they finally do, you have got to be ready to spread little knowledge.
