Our 2017 Lymphedema Lobby Days were a tremendous success! The grand totals are:
- 71 participants from 26 states, with ages ranging from 8 to 81 (see below photo)
- 275 scheduled meetings with offices representing 45 states
- Dropped off an LTA information packet to an additional 91 offices
- 45 new cosponsors for the LTA and counting!
If you couldn’t join us in DC you can still make a big impact at home. The House and Senate will be in recess for the next two weeks, so now is a great time to reach out!
Check your Members’ websites and social media accounts to find information about Town Halls and other public events. Or better yet, contact your nearest district office and request a meeting. Everything you need to schedule, plan for, and conduct a local meeting is right here.
Our advocates at Lobby Days did an amazing job, but in many cases offices will need to hear from more constituents before signing on. It’s up to each and every one of us to educate our own members of Congress and get them on board as cosponsors.
Your advocacy makes a difference and together we will pass the LTA!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
March 27, 2017: Be part of our Virtual Hill Days by contacting Congress TODAY!
Today, over 70 patient advocates from around the country are on Capitol Hill for our 2017 Lymphedema Lobby Days. While you may not be in Washington, DC, you can still make your voice heard by calling your Members of Congress TODAY!
Use the links that follow to see the phone numbers and our simple, four sentence script. It will take less than 15 minutes to call your Rep and both Senators and really makes a difference.
It’s up to each and every one of us to educate our Members of Congress about lymphedema and win their support for the LTA!
Call your Senators / Call your Representative
Please make your calls TODAY!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
