Action Mesothelioma Day Wed 27th February 2008

Rowley Ashworth Solicitors is joining Unite the Union and the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team to raise awareness of the dangers of exposure to asbestos and the issues facing victims of Mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer). Dave Fisher of Rowley Ashworth will join Tony Tinley Regional Officer of Unite East Midlands in speaking at the event alongside the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team, Mr Warham whose father lost his life to mesothelioma and a Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist from the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary. After the speeches there will be a balloon release. Black balloons will be sponsored with all money raised donated to mesothelioma research. The money will be split between the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund and the June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund. 10.30am– 12 noon – Meeting in the 45 Suite, Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH For more information contact Joanne Carlin at the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team on 01246 231441 or visit www.asbestossupport.co.uk.

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Editors Notes

1. Rowley Ashworth Solicitors specialise in employment law and personal injury claims for trades unions and their members. The firm has eight offices nationwide working on behalf of Unite (Amicus Section), Unite (TGWU Section), GMB South and USDAW.

2. Rowley Ashworth Solicitors is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.