Julie Gundlach, a client of Simmons Hanly Conroy and an inspiration for mesothelioma patients everywhere, was included as one of the winners for the 7th edition awareness to asbestos international Conference, held this year April 1-3 in Atlanta.
Each year, the conference recognizes outstanding individuals from around the world that serve as a voice for asbestos victims, raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and advocate for a worldwide ban of asbestos.
Julie will be presented the award Alan Reinstein for its commitment to education, advocacy and support to countless patients and families, according to the advocacy organization to asbestos diseases which is sponsoring the conference.
Julie regularly volunteers, organizes fundraisers and supporters of politicians on the need for a total ban of asbestos in the United States, it has also repeatedly said his survival story news organizations in an effort to help people realize that if the deadly consequences of asbestos exposure can happen to him - a mother and photographer in his 30s- it can happen to everyone.
especially this summer, Julie's story was included in a piece of thorough investigation into the dangers of asbestos by the McClatchy News Service and was available for publication in newspapers worldwide . It also helped to promote Miles for Meso and Mesothelioma Awareness Day in the Holy
Louis area by talking to reporters here.
I congratulate Julie and her family for this recognition. Julie has worked tirelessly to advocate for a ban on asbestos and to promote awareness about mesothelioma. . ADAO could not have chosen a better person for this honor
The other 2011 winners Adão are:
US Senator Max Baucus will be presented with the Tribute Award of Hope for its continued commitment and determination to ban asbestos.
Environmental Information Association will receive the homage of the Unit Award for its commitment to work to increase awareness of asbestos in efforts to prevent exposure and disease.
Guadalupe Aguilar Madrid, MD, MSc, PhD, will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Irving Selikoff in honor of his research dedicated to the asbestos of the social and medical impact has had on humanity in Mexico and worldwide.
Sugio Furuya will be presented with the Tribute of Inspiration Award for being a bridge of hope and strength for asbestos victims in Asia and the world.
www.adao.us Visit for more information on the conference or to register online.
