Newsletter Archives

We can give members of Congress and their staff facts and statistics, but it’s patient stories that actually make them care. We need to touch hearts, not just minds. Your story shows them how their constituents’ lives are impacted, and there is nothing more powerful than that! As we prepare for our biggest and best year […]

It would be quite fitting for President Biden to be the one to sign the Lymphedema Treatment Act into law, because he and Dr. Jill Biden are part of how this bill came to exist. In the fall 2008 I was asked to speak at an event. They were looking for a citizen that had experienced difficulties with […]

We are so incredibly grateful for your determination and heart, and are hopeful that you are, once again, all in for helping to get the Lymphedema Treatment Act signed into law!  For perspective purposes, the statistics on how difficult it is to get any bill passed into law speak for themselves. It takes an average of […]

January 3rd, 2021 will mark the start of the 117th Congress. We came so close to seeing the Lymphedema Treatment Act signed into law this month and will continue to persevere until the bill is across the finish line! The Lymphedema Advocacy Group is an all-volunteer organization of patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and industry partners. We are grateful […]

Congress is working through the weekend to finalize the last legislative package for this year. That means we need everyone to continue calling their members of Congress today and tomorrow. Most offices have after hours voice mail, so you can call any time! If you leave a voice mail make sure to include your address […]

Congress is expected to unveil the final legislative package for this year tomorrow, so today is likely the final day to secure a spot in the package for the Lymphedema Treatment Act! As reported last Friday, we have confirmation from multiple sources that congressional leadership is considering the Lymphedema Treatment Act for the final legislative package of this year, but we aren’t in […]

This week we will likely learn if the Lymphedema Treatment Act has made it into the final legislative package of this year, and this Congress, and what you do or don’t do this week will be a factor in the outcome!  If your members of Congress are already cosponsoring the bill it’s even more important that […]

It’s no accident that the Lymphedema Treatment Act is the most supported healthcare bill in Congress! It’s the result of persistent and effective advocacy. Check out our new one-pager here or at the bottom of this message, which has recently been shared with all congressional offices. I think you’ll be impressed! Your support is what makes […]

We are closing in on nearly 2,000 email letters to Congress this week! If you haven’t sent yours yet, please click here to email your Representative and Senators – simply fill in your name and address, a template is provided! To coincide with our year-end push, we are thrilled that one of our House co-leads, Representative Buddy […]