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The UK's 2nd Action Mesothelioma Day will be marked by activities held throughout the country by asbestos victim support groups on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 including: |
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Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group
- Balloon release in Albert Square 12:30 p.m. to raise money for mesothelioma research and treatment. Donations may be sent to GMAVSG, Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Manchester M16 7WD.
- Public Meeting 13.00 pm, Friends Meeting House. Speakers: Health Minister Andy Burnham MP; Rory O’Neill editor Hazards Magazine.
Contact: 0161 636 7555
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| Merseyside and Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Groups
- Meeting at Liverpool Town Hall attended by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool and the Mayor of Wirral at 12:00 noon
- Followed by a sponsored balloon release at the rear of the Town Hall in Exchange Flags at 2 p.m. with proceeds going to mesothelioma research and treatment.
Contact: 0151 236 1895 (Merseyside) and
01928 576 641 (Cheshire)
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| Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST)
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Asbestos meeting at Winding Wheel, Holywell Street, Chesterfield 11 a.m.-12:00 noon.
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Followed by a balloon release in Rykneld Square, Chesterfield at 12:30 pm; tea and coffee to follow at the Winding Wheel.
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Balloon release at Leicester Town Hall at 12:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service.
Contact DAST: 01246 231 441
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| Sheffield and Rotherham Asbestos Group (SARAG)
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Balloon release with speakers at 11 a.m. at All Saints Square, Rotherham to raise money for mesothelioma research and treatment.
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From February 26- March 10, there will be a SARAG display in the Central Library, Doncaster.
Contact SARAG: 0114 282 3212
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| Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund (MKMRF) (Newcastle)
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Balloon release on Gateshead Millennium Bridge at 11 a.m. followed by refreshments.
Contact MKMRF: 0191 2630276
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| Ridings Asbestos Support and Awareness Group
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Asbestos rally at 11 a.m. in Victoria Square, Leeds (opposite Leeds Town Hall)
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Followed by sponsored balloon release to raise money for mesothelioma research and treatment at 12:30 p.m.
Contact: 0131 231 1010
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Clydeside Action on Asbestos (Glasgow)
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| Westminster
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Parliamentary reception from 4-6 p.m. in the Jubilee Room of the House of Commons
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In addition to these activities, our short film presentation “Mesothelioma- The Human face of An Asbestos Epidemic” will be shown on the BBC’s giant TV screens in city centres including Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. Watch out for TV and Radio news throughout the day and beyond.
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