Action Mesothelioma Day 2008
February 27th marked the third national Action Mesothelioma Day (AMD). Our Fund joined
the Ridings Asbestos Support and Awareness Group (RASAG) in hosting an event at Leeds civic
hall, attended by well over 80 people. The event was opened by a moving speech from June’s son
Russell. Other speakers included two mesothelioma patients, RASAG volunteer Ann Lee; Health
& Safety Executive regional director David Snowball; Rory O’Neill – Editor, Hazards magazine and
international health & safety researcher & campaigner and Macmillan nurse specialist John White.
A highlight of the event was provided by Leeds playwrights Alice Nutter (‘Snow in July’) and Ken
Yates (‘Dust’) who discussed their plays, and how they came to be written. Ken had also brought
along a group of professional actors, who kindly volunteered to perform an extract from his play.
The performance was outstanding, and received huge applause. We felt honoured to have hosted
such a special performance.
Those attending said the AMD day was very beneficial and informative, and gave an opportunity
to hear about asbestos disease and mesothelioma from very many different perspectives. Thank you
to everyone who contributed to the success of the day, and of course to everyone who attended.
AMD 2008 raised over £15,000 for the Fund from across the UK, and we wholeheartedly thank
everyone who contributed towards that, whether it was helping on the Day, preparing for the Day
or whether it was a donation – THANK YOU.
Here’s a selection of supporters and speeches from the day;
September 2008
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