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Building on the momentum of May’s in-person Head to the Hill, Advocate From Your State™ meetings provide advocates with the opportunity to hold effective, meaningful conversations with members of Congress and their staff.
Each fall, the National Brain Tumor Society hosts a virtual advocacy event during which volunteer advocates meet virtually with Members of Congress to share their stories and persuade representatives to make important decisions that impact our community. Advocate From Your State is a great opportunity for advocates to reconnect with members of Congress after meeting with them in person at Head to the Hill or to introduce themselves and advocate for a piece of legislation that will positively impact patients with brain tumors and their families now and in the future.
NBTS will work with elected officials to schedule convenient times for advocate meetings. Whether you are a seasoned advocate or are interested in participating for the first time, we will equip all volunteers with the training and materials necessary for successful meetings.
During the 2024 Advocate From Your State event, 195 volunteers held 200 meetings with their members of Congress. These meetings focused on educating Congress about the experiences of people affected by brain tumors – as a patient or survivor, family member, care partner, friend, researcher, or medical provider – while requesting support for the Bolstering Research And Innovation Now (BRAIN) Act (H.R.9113/S.4739), which was introduced to Congress on July 23, 2024 and has bipartisan, bicameral support. We need your help to move it forward!
Questions? You can contact our Government Relations & Advocacy Team at advocacy@braintumor.org.