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Advocate From Your State:
A Virtual Head to the Hill

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Building on the momentum of May’s in-person Head to the Hill, September’s Advocate From Your State meetings provide advocates with the opportunity to hold effective, meaningful conversations with members of Congress and their staff.  

On September 10, 2024, we invite you to meet virtually with members of Congress to share your stories and persuade representatives to make important decisions that impact our community.  Advocate From Your State is a great opportunity to reconnect with your members of Congress after meeting with them in person at Head to the Hill this past spring or to introduce them to yourself and advocate for a piece of legislation that will positively impact patients with brain tumors and their families now and in the future. The Bolstering Research and Innovation Now (BRAIN) Act (H.R.9113/S.4739) was introduced to Congress on [date] and has bipartisan, bicameral support. We need your help to move it forward!

NBTS will work with your elected officials to schedule convenient times for your meetings. Whether you are a seasoned advocate or are interested in participating for the first time, we will equip you with the training and materials necessary for successful meetings.

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Questions? You can contact our Government Relations & Advocacy Team at advocacy@braintumor.org.

Event Details

Wednesday, September 4Live Webinar Training (4-5 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, September 10Virtual Advocate From Your State Meetings (9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET)

Logistics & FAQs

  • We will be hosting a virtual training webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 4 p.m. ET.
  • Please try to attend so your questions can be answered live. If you are unable to attend, a recording of the webinar will be sent to you shortly after via email.

  • Schedule: You will receive an emailed link with your schedule from Advocacy Associates with instructions on how to navigate the web portal. 
  • All necessary materials (one-pagers, state fact sheets, etc.) will be available to view in the Advocacy Associates web portal. 
  • Meetings can change at the last minute on the Hill, so pay close attention to schedule updates from Advocacy Associates. If you are not able to attend, please let us know immediately, as we will be charged for “no-shows.”
  • Bring a 4 x 6 photo of who you are advocating for to share on camera in the group screenshot at the end of each of your meetings.

  • For our virtual meetings (Sept. 10), if you have an NBTS T-shirt from previous in-person Head to the Hill events, please wear it.
  • If you do not have an NBTS shirt, please wear a business casual shirt.

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