Recent Blog Posts

  • carter-daly-scholarship-winner-2025
    Advocacy

    Ongoing Impact of Asbestos in Construction: A Safety Perspective

    Carter Daly is a construction management major at Kent State University with a concentration in safety management. Through his coursework and internships with Michels Power and RiverReach Construction, he has developed a strong commitment to improving workplace safety and sustainability in the construction industry. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in project management, where he can advocate for safer building practices, proper handling of hazardous materials and stronger compliance with safety standards. His ultimate goal is to help protect construction workers and communities from preventable risks like asbestos exposure.
    Carter Daly
    11/12/2025
  • james-coon-scholarship-winner-2025
    Advocacy

    Importance of Awareness & Early Detection in Mesothelioma: A Call to Action for Families and Communities

    James Coon is pursuing a degree in business and human resources at Western Governors University. After graduation, he plans to apply his education and experience in the Air Force and corporate environments to build a career in human resources management. His goal is to create workplaces that prioritize employee growth, well-being and ethical leadership, while contributing to long-term organizational success. He is passionate about helping others reach their full potential and hopes to make a lasting, positive impact on employees and the communities he serves.
    James Coon
    11/12/2025
  • Thomas J Coyne
    Advocacy

    Embracing Hope: A Journey of  Resilience Through Mesothelioma

    Thomas Coyne is a business major with aspirations to pursue a career in sports management upon graduating. Influenced by his grandfather, a Vietnam veteran who faced pleural mesothelioma with unwavering courage, Thomas has developed a deep appreciation for resilience and perseverance. His academic and athletic pursuits are driven by a commitment to honor his grandfather's legacy of determination and hope, embodying the values of strength and purpose in overcoming life's challenges.
    Thomas J. Coyne
    12/11/2024
  • Advocacy

    Raising Mesothelioma Awareness, Impact on Patients and Family

    Trey Quintanilla, MS, is a senior clinical research coordinator specializing in dermatology, neuromuscular and endocrinology clinical trials. With a passion for patient advocacy and bridging healthcare gaps, Trey has worked to connect underserved populations with clinical trial resources. Trey combines his work in clinical research and experience with mesothelioma patients to improve the relationships between patients, caregivers and researchers.
    Trey Quintanilla
    12/11/2024