Action Mesothelioma Day Wednesday 27th February 2008 · To raise awareness about the dangers of exposure to asbestos · To raise issues facing victims of Mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer) 10.30am– 12 noon – Meeting in the 45 Suite, Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH speakers include Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team, Regional Secretary and Health and Safety Advisor – UNITE the Union, Mr Warham whose father lost his life to mesothelioma and a Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist from the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary. Registration from 10.00am. Proceed to Market Place 12.30pm Roger McKenzie – Midlands TUC 12.45pm – Asbestos Support Groups Forum DVD – on large Screen 1.00pm - Balloon Release –This year the 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. If you would like to sponsor a balloon please complete the reverse of this notification and return to Joanne Carlin, DAST. 70, Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1JR. Suggested minimum sponsorship £2.00