Our Summer Raffle is Underway!
Each time you donate $5 or more you will be entered to win prizes donated by CircAid (one custom or standard fit item), Jobst ($100 gift certificate), Juzo (one standard fit garment), and mediUSA (one custom or standard fit garment). Visit the Raffle page on our website for details, then donate to enter via our Facebook page.
Our Cosponsor Count is Now 121:
That’s an average of more than 6 per week since our bill was introduced, and all thanks to people just like you writing, calling and meeting with their congressional offices! If your Representative isn’t on our cosponsor list yet, there are lots of great tips below on how you can make the most of the congressional recess that began last week and goes through September 7th.
Recess is a Perfect Time to Meet With Your Rep:
Please follow the steps outlined in our Advocacy Handbook to request a meeting with your Representative at his or her closest district office. Don’t delay – you should begin the meeting request process ASAP, ideally before recess begins on July 31st. Each office has their own scheduling process, but in many cases it’s as simple as filling out a request form! Bring a copy of our Congressional Information Packet to your meeting and review it beforehand to prepare. Tips on how to conduct your meeting are included in the Handbook. If you need help scheduling or preparing to talk to your Rep, just respond to this email or contact us any time at info@LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org. We’d be happy to set up a call if you’d rather speak by phone.
Attend a Town Hall Meeting:
In addition to being a prime time for individual meetings, there are many public events, such as Town Hall Meetings, held during the August recess. These are also great opportunities to ask for support of the LTA. To find out what events your Rep might be hosting in your area, visit his or her website, or call your closest district office. That information can be located here, simply by clicking on your Representative’s name.
More Ways To Increase Support For The LTA:
Write and call your Representative using the forms on our website under the How You Can Help menu, and encourage others to do the same. On the Increasing Awareness page of our website you can order free information cards, print our one-page facts sheet and new infographic, use our Tell-A-Friend form, and more. Please also consider sharing a link to our public service announcement.
Happy August and thank you for your support of the Lymphedema Treatment Act!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
