Penny Jo Major

Penny Jo Major is a longtime supporter of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and a dedicated advocate for families affected by asbestos-related diseases. Her commitment to this work is deeply personal: her father died from mesothelioma, a preventable cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Transforming grief into action, Penny has devoted her time and energy to raising awareness, supporting the mesothelioma community, and advancing ADAO’s mission to prevent exposure and eliminate asbestos-related diseases. A resident of Illinois, Penny serves as captain of ADAO’s Ban Asbestos Team for the annual Miles for Meso race in Alton. Through her leadership, she brings together family members, friends, advocates, and community supporters to honor loved ones, raise critical funds, and amplify the call for prevention. Penny’s compassion, perseverance, and steadfast commitment embody the power of advocacy rooted in love, remembrance, and hope for a future free from asbestos exposure and disease for every family.