Welcome! Thank you for registering to join fellow advocates from across Delaware on Tuesday, March 10th in Dover for a joint advocacy day with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Alzheimer's Association. Together, we'll meet with state lawmakers and advocate for policies that improve the lives of patients and families in our state.
This page will serve as your event hub- housing everything to help you prepare for our day in Dover. We'll be urging lawmakers to expand insurance coverage for biomarker testing, so more patients can access the personalized, life-saving treatments they need.
Resource materials:
- Volunteer Packet with our agenda, logistic information, tips for a successful meeting with your lawmakers, member photos of key legislatve committees for reference, social media ideas to increase our reach, and more
- Sample Scripts and Background infomation on our legislative ask, DE biomarkers information page, and more
- Delaware Cancer Facts and Figures 1 pager
- Lawmaker Meeting report back form- Your feedback helps our staff provide additional information to lawmakers and make strategic decisions in successful campaigns. Share with us what you heard from your lawmaker during your recent visit.
Agenda for the day:
10 am - Advocate Arrival -Check-In, Snacks, and Networking
Location: Senate Hearing Room, Delaware Legislative Hall
Legislative Review and Training
- Welcome and Event Purpose —
- Lance, Kilpatrick American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
- Sean Dwyer, Delaware Director of State Government Affairs at the Alzheimer’s Association.
Policy briefing, meeting training, Q&A session
12:00 pm - Legislative Meetings
- Individual and group meetings with legislators
- Complete report back forms
2:00 pm - Group Photo and Lunch
Location: Legislative Hall Cafeteria
2:30 pm - Event Close
If you have questions, please contact Lance Kilpatrick at [email protected] or Rachel Mayo at [email protected].
See you in Dover!