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Walk for Truth – Asbestos Kills

July 2013: Partnership Program Manager Suhail Marino and Research Coordinator Billy Quirke walked in the annual Walk for Truth, hosted by the Asbestos-related Research, Education and Advocacy Fund (AREA Fund) in Powell River, BC on Saturday, June 22nd. They walked to raise awareness of the hazards of asbestos and to honour victims of asbestos-related disease.

More information and photos from the day.

Watch a video about the event from Shaw TV Powell River.

Learn about the Partnership’s work on asbestosis surveillance and mesothelioma awareness and compensation.

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