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Consider Participating in These Events

Here are several activities you might consider.  If you can’t get to Washington, DC, you can still do “National Call in Day”

 

Saturday June 14, 2014 Washington PurpleStride,   http://purplestride.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1090105

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A great opportunity to enjoy Washington, DC and supplement attendance to Advocacy Day the following Tuesday

 

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Sunday June 15, 2014 A technical seminar is sponsored by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for Advocacy Day attendees

 

Monday June 16, 2014   Training for Advocacy Day, i.e. make sure all attendees have a consistent message for our legislators

 

Tuesday June 17, 2014 Advocacy Day, June 17  https://netcommunity.pancan.org/ad2014

This is a great opportunity to exert direct influence on our legislators, especially to get the “Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act” funded

 

Tuesday June 17 National Call in Day, http://www.pancan.org/section_get_involved/advocate/advocacy_day_2014/national_call-in.html

This is a very important opportunity for those not able to attend Advocacy Day, as phone calls to legislators are exceptionally effective for influencing our legislators.  Be sure to do it through the link shown above and close the loop (hit the button) when your calls are complete (button has a counter).

 

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