CARD Rally slated Thursday at Center

The Center for Asbestos-Related Diseases invites the public to join it for the Third Annual Research Rally on Thursday, Oct.  11, at the Memorial Center in Libby from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.  

CARD staff, along with researchers partners and other asbestos-related community groups, will provide a fun, interactive learning experience about Libby amphibole asbestos.  

Researchers from across the country, as well as local community groups, will be on-site to share information and visit with the community about their projects.

The Research Rally is an innovative way to engage community members and researchers in a fun and educational environment.  

This communitywide, family-friendly event will encourage community members to interact with research teams, which promote understanding of projects.  Many local organizations, such as the Libby Volunteer Fire Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Kiwanis and U.S. Forest Service will be on hand offering interactive games, project information booths and learning activities for this thought provoking, fun filled experience planned for all ages. 

There will be prizes, balloons, popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs and more!  

On Friday and Saturday, CARD and the Libby Area Community Advisory Group (CAG) will host the Second Libby Amphibole Symposium.  

The symposium, first held in 2011, proved to be a valuable addition to promote understanding of Libby Amphibole Asbestos.

The symposium will again be held at the Libby Memorial Center.  It is Friday, Oct. 12, and  the morning of Saturday, Oct. 13, after CARD’s Research Rally.  

Combined, these events bring an opportunity for scientists, researchers and professionals working with Libby amphibole, to interact with community members of all ages. 

Presentation topics will likely include autoimmune antibodies, disease progression, Libby amphibole mineralogy, and psychosocial topics.  

The entire symposium will be open to the public for observation, and a question and answer session will be scheduled to give observers the opportunity to interact with presenters.  

CARD would like to thank all of those who support and participate in research projects at the Center for Asbestos Related Disease.  We hope that you will attend the symposium and rally to learn about the progress we are making toward better understanding of  asbestos related disease mechanisms, treatment and prevention.