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For more information about Call-on Congress and advocacy, visit FightColorectalCancer.org

Meet the Hosts•Emily White – Program Coordinator, Fight Colorectal Cancer

•Rose Hausmann – Co- Chair, Grassroots Action Committee

•Tom Foeller – Grassroots Action Committee

Meet the Hosts•Elaine Newcomb – Grassroots Action Committee

•Pam Seijo – Grassroots Action Committee

•Belle Piazza – Grassroots Action Committee

Fight Colorectal Cancer•Patient Education & Research

•Outreach & Awareness

•Policy & Advocacy

Advocacy•What is advocacy?

•National – Call-on Congress

•Local – Grassroots

•What are we going to talk about?

•Securing a state proclamation

•Writing letters and emails

•Meeting with your elected officials

•E-Advocacy

Call-on Congress•Annual Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.

•MARCH 16-18, 2014 – Registration closes February 21st

•Two days of advocacy training, one day of meetings on the Hill

•Detailed information can be found at FightColorectalCancer.org

What can you do?Meeting with legislators

•Before your meeting•Keep your thoughts organized•Be punctual •Be prepared

•During your meeting•DON’T be political•Be responsive•Your story is powerful. Emphasize how these issues impact you personally.

•Keep it simple•Leave behind information after the meeting for the staff and

legislator to refer

What can you do?Meeting with legislators•After your meeting

•Fill out a Legislator Post-Visit Worksheet

•Send a thank you letter or email to the legislator as well as any staff you may have met with following your meeting.

•Post on the legislator’s Facebook wall or send them a Tweet to let them know how much you appreciated being able to meet with them.

•Send any follow-up information or materials that you mentioned during your visit.

•Share the story of your visit with others! Post to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Local Advocacy•Congressman Payne – Our Colorectal Cancer Champion

TAKE ACTION!PUSH FOR A STATE PROCLAMATION

•For instructions and materials on how to have your state recognize March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, visit FightColorectalCancer.org/StateProclamation.

WRITE LETTERS AND EMAILS•If you cannot meet with your member of Congress face-to-face, you

can still rely on letters and emails. They’re a reliable way to communicate your priorities – and your elected officials need to hear constituent feedback!

HOST A TOWN HALL MEETING•In 2013, we launched our Town Hall Meeting series in Kansas City, MO!

This year, we’re looking to expand the series to cities across the US, and we need your help! If you’re interested in hosting a Town Hall Meeting in your community, email Emily (Emily@FightCRC.org).

E- AdvocacyE-Advocacy

•Sign up for social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram

•Create your profile

•Send friend requests to and follow your family and friends

•“Like,” “join,” and follow Fight Colorectal Cancer on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram

E- Advocacy E-Advocacy

•Facebook vs. Twitter What’s the difference?

•What’s the purpose of the “#” symbol?

•Hashtags to use:

#1MilStrong #ColonCancer #RectalCancer#ColorectalCancer

#CancerSurvivor #FightCRC #FightCRCAdvocate #CRCresearch

#CRCadvocate #CRCawareness

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