We have already surpassed the number of cosponsors we had in the last Congress!
Thanks to the grassroots advocacy of people just like you, we now have 111 cosponsors. Now, help us to push on and persuade more members of Congress to support the LTA!
ugust Recess – 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.
World Congress of Lymphology:
The 2015 World Congress of Lymphology (WCOL) is taking place in San Francisco and is fast approaching. The Scientific Program runs September 7th-11th (open only to clinicians and researchers), and the Patient Summit from September 8th-9th. Discounted registration ends July 30th. If you are interested in attending please visit the WCOL website for details.
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.
August Raffle:
To celebrate our new partnership with GoodWorld, a social media giving tool, we will be raffling off one prize each week, during the month of August. Each time you donate $5 or more you will be entered to win prizes donated by CircAid, Jobst, Juzo, and mediUSA. Visit the raffle page on our website for details, then watch for posts on our Facebook page.
I hope you are enjoying summer and thank you for your support of the Lymphedema Treatment Act!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
