In an event organized by the Hampshire Asbestos Support and Awareness Group, victims of asbestos exposure will release a thousand balloons Wednesday as part of the observation of Action Mesothelioma Day. Statistics show that nearly 600 people died from mesothelioma in the Portsmouth and southeast Hampshire region alone between 1984-2005. The organizers hope that the event will raise awareness in the UK about the deadly lung cancer, which is diagnosed in 2,000 new patients every year. Mesothelioma, along with several other lung disorders, has been linked to asbestos exposure. Have you been exposed to asbestos and suffer from its health effects? If so, call a mesothelioma lawyer at 866-950-9000 for a free consultation about your case.