Do you have a child receiving health care at a children’s hospital? Would you like to let your congressional representatives know just about how important your children’s hospital is in the care of your child? Have your voice heard! Attend the Speak Now For Kids Advocacy Day this June.
Speak Now For Kids Family Advocacy Day
On June 19th and 20th, patients and families from children’s hospitals across the United States will gather in Washington DC for the ninth annual Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day.
Join other families and children’s hospital representatives as they meet with our country’s lawmakers with the like-minded goal to advocate for and raise awareness of children’s health issues.
This is your opportunity to tell your congressmen and women how important your children’s hospital is for you and your family. Families attending the Speak Now event will have the opportunity to share their stories with legislators and the media, and to discuss just how important children’s hospitals are to all children.
See what families who attended last year’s event had to say.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOjBiV57SZw&feature=share&list=PLh9wQcR1Ma4Bz8lQG8UPAHVMWrlyCakta
Speak Now For Kids Event Highlights
Speak Now for Kids opens on Wednesday, June 19 with a jam-packed day of fun activities, interaction with the local media and educational meetings to prepare families for their day on Capital Hill. Top off the day with a celebratory dinner, complete with music and family friendly activities sure to keep the kids entertained. Mingle and meet other like-minded families while enjoying a relaxing night of food and fun.
Thursday morning, June 20, families and hospital representatives will head to Capital Hill to meet with legislators and their staff. This will be everyone’s opportunity to share their own stories, and to let legislators know the importance of quality child health care. Lunch will be served in one of the Senate Office Building.
For complete Advocacy Day program details, go to 2013 Children’s Hospital Association Speak Now For Kids Advocacy Day, where you will find hotel and travel information, schedule of events and links to registration forms.
Speak Now Is Your Opportunity To Be Heard
Are you interested in attending the Speak Now for Kids Advocacy Day? Registration for the event is now open. Families interested in participating should contact their children’s hospital and ask to be connected with the hospital department that handles federal affairs. You can also call Speak Now directly at 703-797-6011.
All registration materials must be submitted no later than April 5, 2013.
Learn more about the Speak Now For Kids Advocacy Day and how you can join this effort.
“Nobody can tell the stories of children’s hospitals better than those who serve and are served by children’s hospitals.”
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Speak Now is an event sponsored by the National Association of Children’s Hospitals And Related Institutions and the National Association of Children’s Hospitals, a part of the Children’s Hospital Association.
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Delaware Family Voices is a 501 C3 Non-profit organization. Consider donating to our organization via United Way #12691.