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September 2009 A Mesothelioma Research Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Ann Paul donated $300 to the Foundation on behalf of the Local 16 Asbestos Workers Retirees Club. THANK YOU Local 16 Retirees. DC EVENTS 2009 A big thank you goes out to Southern California Pipetrades District Council 16 who organized two events this summer to help raise funds for the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America. The 7 th annual Golf Inviational and the Cure Meso Clayshoot generated approximately $150,000 for mesothelioma research! In such difficult economic times, the success of these events and generosity of our supporters is truly overwhelming! June 2009 The June 2009 “Aim to Cure” event hosted by Foundation Board Member and International Pipetrades Representative Jim Kellogg were a great success bringing in $60,000 for mesothelioma research. The shooters and supporters of the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America converged on the Birdslanding Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay facility near Concord , California to raise awareness and donations for mesothelioma cancer research. Representing the Foundation were Board Members Jim Kellogg and Jerry Neil Paul and Assistant Executive Director Shane Rucker. June 1, 2009 Once again the “Roger Hamilton Memorial Golf Invitational” was a monumental success. The 8 th annual golf invitational was held on June 1, 2009 at the pristine Napa Valley Country Club and generated $85,000 , all of which will be donated to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America. Representing the Foundation at the event were Board Member and Paul & Hanley Partner Jerry Neil Paul, Medical Director Dr. Parkash Gill and Assistant Executive Director Shane Rucker. GREAT NEWS!! Committee Unanimously Passes Bill To Ban Asbestos: Legislation Sent To Full Senate August 2, 2007 Washington, D.C.-A bill seeking to ban all production and use of asbestos in the United States and to promote further investigation into disease resulting from exposure, as well as methods to measure and analyze the mineral, was placed on the Senate calendar after unanimous passage in committee. The Committee on Environmental and Public Works passed S.742, the Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007, on August 2. The bill, which was introduced in March by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., received unanimous support from her colleagues. The bill requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to conduct a study investigating the science of asbestos disease, methods for measuring and analyzing asbestos and labeling practices for asbestos. DONATIONS 100 percent of all proceeds received will be going to USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles to support Dr. Gills phase-2 clinical trials regarding mesothelioma treatment drug Veglin. It attacks the blood vessels to starve the malignant tumor and alleviates fluid build up in the lungs To support the foundation: click HERE Patient Assistance Programs are offered by many pharmaceutical manufacturers to help pay for medications. These offers are sometimes called Indigent Drug Programs. Use our link just following, and learn whether a specific drug might be available at reduced cost or for free. Drug Assistance Programs: click HERE At the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, you can call toll free (800) 909-Meso (6376) to talk with one of our Cancer Information Specialists who will gladly look up the phone numbers or the web site of the pharmaceutical company that makes the drug you are using Find the lastest Mesothelioma clinical trials: click HERE To ask Dr. Gill a question: click HERE To help the foundation: click HERE
Financial help for cancer patients: click HERE At the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, you can call toll free (800) 909-Meso (6376) to talk with one of our Cancer Information Specialists who will gladly look up the phone numbers or the web site of organizations that provide financial assistance. |
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THE FOUNDATION
The Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America has a mission: fund research that will lead to the quickest cure for mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs caused by asbestos exposure, has very few treatment options at this time. Since the year 2001, the foundation has funded the opening of the Mesothelioma Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Gill at the USC/Norris 
The Board Members are from the left United Association International Representative James W. Kellogg, Board Member; Jerry Neil Paul, Founding Director; Elizabeth Ann Paul, Executive Director; and Dr. Parkash Gill, M.D., Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board. Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles. In the process, Dr. Gill (a board certified oncologist and hematologist) has received FDA approval from the U.S. Government to do Phase I Clinical Trials on a new mesothelioma treatment drug called Veglin, whose research was 100% funded by the foundation. It proved successful in Phase I and Phase II of the clinical trials for Veglin began July 30th, 2004. We are all very excited at the possibilities of a more effective treatment over what presently is available for mesothelioma victims.
For questions related to the foundation and to make contributions please contact:
Executive Director
Toll Free:
(800) 909-Meso (6376)
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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