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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Thankful Thursday: Advocacy

Take action now.
Make your voice count.
You are cordially invited to join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for a discussion about the role that grassroots advocates play in finding a cure for blood cancers.  Together, our voices have a powerful impact on legislators that will result in much needed support for blood cancer research and patient care.

SAVE THE DATE:Tuesday, January 15, 2013

2:30-4:30p
Presentations & Town Hall Discussion
Baylor University Medical Center
Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center
10th Floor Conference Center
3410 Worth St.  Dallas, TX 75246
Parking in Garage 4 (off Worth St.)
Vouchers are available for attendees

Feating presentations by:
Scott Riccio, Vice President, LLS Advocacy and External Affairs
Brian Rosen, Vice President, LLS Government Affairs
Jon Hoffman, Manager, LLS Advoacy and Volunteer Engagement

Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 8, 2013 to Kim.Brown@lls.org or (972) 996-5905

What does it mean to be an advocate?
  • Make your voice heard
  • Communicate with legislators about issues that affect blood cancer patients, family members or caregivers
  • Represent blood cancer patients among local healthcare coalitions

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