RARE Disease Lobby Day

WHEN:          February 28, 2012

WHERE:        Washington, DC

WHO:           RDLA

RDLA (Rare Disease Legislative Advocates) is partnering with the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, RARE Project, Sarcoma Foundation of America, Darlington House and ViroPharma to ensure that rare disease advocates are present on Capitol Hill during Rare Disease Week!

Join us and make sure Congress hears your voice!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Lobby Training Breakfast

7:30a.m. – 9:30a.m.  Darlington House 1610 20th ST NW Washington DC
Learn about the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus and legislation to help spur the development of treatments for rare disease patients, including the ULTRA Act and Creating Hope Act 

Hill Meetings with your Representatives

10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. on Capitol Hill Transportation will be provided from the Darlington House to Capitol Hill
Each advocate will be scheduled for at least three meetings

Happy Hour Lobby Day Celebration

5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.  Darlington House 1610 20th ST NW Washington DC
Join us to share your meeting experiences and feedback from Congress
The happy hour includes appetizers & a no host bar

You must provide your home address in order for us to help schedule a meeting with your Members of Congress:

If you can’t join us in DC, please stay tuned for Action Alerts!  We will email you ways to participate in Rare Disease Day from your home or office by making calls and sending emails to your Members of Congress and sending emails to support legislation that will help spur the development of lifesaving treatments!