Thanks to the outstanding work of our grassroots advocates, we are moving closer and closer to reaching our goal of a super majority (60% or more) level of support in both chambers!
We now have 23 Senate cosponsors (38% of our goal of 60) and 240 House cosponsors (90% of our goal of 266).
Attending a Town Hall or similar event is a great way to connect with your Members of Congress! Our FL Team Leader did just that. Her photo and recap are below.
Between now and election day there will be many opportunities.Check your Members’ websites for details. Often these events are advertised in their newsletters, so subscribing is a good idea. You can also call their offices to ask what events will be held in your area.
View your Senators’ websites here.
View your Representative’s website here.
When attending an event prepare an “elevator speech” — a two to three minute pitch that concisely sums up what you are asking for and why. For tips on what to say and links to print materials to bring with you, visit our District Meetings page.
If you have any questions or need assistance please don’t hesitate to ask. Together, we can pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
From Candace Bridegwater, FL State Team Leader:
“I encourage everyone to seek out their Members of Congress AT HOME! I recently attended a Jacksonville Town Hall with Senator Marco Rubio. I wore my lymphedema pin, sat in the second row (first was reserved), chatted with seat mates about why I was there and gave out LTA info cards. I met several interesting, important people who said they would get involved and help us. Because I was near the front, it was easy to get to Senator Rubio when he finished and invited pictures. When I got my chance, I introduced myself, explained why I was there and that I wanted him to cosponsor the Lymphedema Treatment Act. He said he would look into it!”
