Our Washington Post article about lymphedema and the LTA got amazing coverage this week!
It ran on the front page of the Health and Science section of the 9/29 print edition, spent much of that day as the most read story online, was consequently placed front and center on the homepage of the Washington Post’s website, and was included in their Evening Edition email of the day’s most important stories!
Sharing my family’s experience trying to obtain a diagnosis and treatment for our son gave lymphedema a moment in the national media spotlight, but simply raising awareness isn’t enough. The millions of men, women, and children with lymphedema must have insurance coverage for their vital compression supplies. It is unacceptable that so many Americans are living with a treatable disease and cannot get the care they need.
We ALL must make our voices heard in order to pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act! The Lymphedema Advocacy Group is working hard to move this bill through Congress, but we can’t reach the finish line without your help. Congress must hear from YOU and one email is not enough.
Persistence is the key to getting results! If your Rep is not on our cosponsors list please use the easy steps below to continue reaching out and asking for his or her support.
Step #1 – E-mail – template letter provided, just fill in your name and address and personalize the letter if desired.
Step #2 – Call – talking points, number to call, and staff member to ask for provided – this step is so important!
Step #3 – Use Social Media – links for your Rep’s accounts and sample tweets and Facebook posts provided.
Step #4 – Repeat Steps 1-3 As Needed!
You can do this and we are here to help. If you have questions or need advice please reply to this email – we’d love to hear from you!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
