Libby Brow

Libby Brow became involved with ADAO after her 28-year-old son, Felix, was diagnosed with biphasic pleural mesothelioma in 2017. During his year of treatment, she gained firsthand knowledge of cancer care, the healthcare system, caregiving, and patient advocacy. Through ADAO, Felix connected with other mesothelioma warriors, including the late Mike Mattmuller, whom he met at ADAO’s 2018 conference in Washington, D.C.

Following Felix’s death, Libby supported family members and friends through grief and worked as a caregiver for a woman with dementia. She later transformed her grief into Felixology, a memorial bookshop in Massachusetts offering books, gifts, and art. Opened in 2024, Felixology honors Felix’s spirit while providing a welcoming community space. The shop hosts monthly Death Cafés and Grief Cafés to support open conversations about death, dying, and bereavement. A recent Fold-A-Thon for Felix raised ADAO awareness and collected 1,022 origami cranes.