Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Writing your reps isn't hard. Just go to http://capwiz.com/laf/home/ for info on your rep. All you have to do is insert your zip code. Then write a short note, just ask them to come by. If you're short on time, copy and paste this, print it and send it off. It will only take a minute. I do suggest you improve the wording. The Honorable Dear Senator, Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the United States. I am inviting you to visit our lung cancer support group. http://www.lchelp.com. Please come & see the pain these people are undergoing because lung cancer research is so underfunded and because of negative remarks and actions from others, including doctors, who appear to believe they caused their own cancer. We need your help, all 1400 of us. We would love to have you drop by. Please check the schedule of our chat nights on the main page. These are interactive chats and your participation would be so welcome. Thank you." Copy and paste. Please. Thanks to everyone here. We are going to do it! We are going to make a difference! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Cat, I sent one alittle while ago to senator Voinovich in Ohio. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Dear Cat, I have just sent one to Senator Sununu in New Hampshire. Come on everybody let's get this thing going!!! God Bless you Cat, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Here is one of the letters sent to Senator Sununu Message sent to the following recipients: Senator Sununu Message text follows: Jane Rejda PO Box 376 Madison, NH 03849 August 8, 2004 [recipient address was inserted here] Dear [recipient name was inserted here], As a constituent and cancer survivorship advocate, I am writing this letter to ask you to co-sponsor the Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act (H.R. 2986/S. 1496). This bipartisan bill was introduced in the House by Representatives Roger Wicker, Steny Hoyer, Roy Blunt and Lois Capps and in the Senate by Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison, Edward Kennedy, Dianne Feinstein and Tom Harkin. The Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act will expand and coordinate research at the National Institutes of Health to include issues affecting cancer survivors. The bill also expands the ongoing work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to programs on cancer to include a survivorship component. This important legislation will provide much needed resources to fund programs and research that will dramatically improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. The majority of Americans have been personally touched by cancer. Today, 75% of American families have faced the uphill struggle of a cancer diagnosis. In 2002, over half a million Americans lost that difficult battle, which translates to more than one fatality each minute. The annual cost of cancer through direct and indirect spending totals more than $180 billion, but in 2001 the government spent only $38 million of that money on supporting those who managed to survive the disease. This figure measures out to slightly over 2% of the total budget. This ratio is a far cry away from where it needs to be. Cancer survivors cover every demographic. Older Americans represent 60 percent of all cancer survivors, and 77 percent of children diagnosed with cancer today will be alive in five years. Parents, grandparents, and children are all affected by this disease, and are in need not only of treatment, but of assistance to recover from the physical, economic, psychological, and medical effects of that treatment. It is predicted that over half of all people diagnosed with cancer in the United States will survive. This translates to roughly 800,000 American cancer survivors in the year 2004 alone. This growing number highlights the need for expanding post cancer treatment to parallel the increasing number of cancer survivors in desperate need of care. I hope you will cosponsor the Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act (H.R. 2986/S. 1496) to help prepare those affected by cancer to face the challenges that lie ahead. Sincerely, Jane Rejda 603-367-9494 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Here is another one. Message sent to the following recipients: Senator Sununu Message text follows: Jane Rejda PO Box 376 Madison, NH 03849 August 8, 2004 [recipient address was inserted here] Dear [recipient name was inserted here], As a cancer survivorship advocate and your constituent, I am writing to urge you to cosponsor S.1899, the National Cancer Act. This legislation, introduced by Senators Sam Brownback and Judd Gregg, codifies the Office of Cancer Survivorship within the National Cancer Institute. The National Cancer Act authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to educate cancer patients and their families about medical techniques to reduce and prevent pain, survivorship care and related community resources. The bill also amends federal law to emphasize the importance of pain and symptom management throughout the nation’s cancer programs. This year in the United States, more than 1.3 million people will be diagnosed with cancer and the disease will kill nearly 600,000 Americans. The majority of Americans have been personally touched by cancer. Due to advances in cancer detection, screening, early diagnosis, and more effective treatments, there are nearly 10 million cancer survivors across the country today. In a recent survey, Americans identified cancer among their greatest fears and as one of the most important issues facing our nation. I hope you will cosponsor the National Cancer Act (S.1899) to dramatically improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. Sincerely, Jane Rejda 603-367-9494 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 and the last one for today!! Message sent to the following recipients: Senator Sununu Message text follows: Jane Rejda PO Box 376 Madison, NH 03849 August 8, 2004 [recipient address was inserted here] Dear [recipient name was inserted here], Dear Senator, Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the United States. I am inviting you to visit our lung cancer support group. http://www.lchelp.com. Please come & see the pain these people are undergoing because lung cancer research is so under funded and because of negative remarks and actions from others, including doctors, who appear to believe they caused their own cancer. We need your help, all 1400 of us. We would love to have you drop by. Please check the schedule of our chat nights on the main page. These are interactive chats and your participation would be so welcome. Thank you. Sincerely, Jane Rejda 603-367-9494 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Very nice Jane. I only wrote the one so far and also invited mr.Voinovich to visit lchelp. I do plan on sending one to mr. Dewine as well. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 You People Are Fantastic!! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 I just sent another letter to senator DeWine. I invited him as I did senator Voinovich to visit lchelp. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Great! That reminds me I'll also write Senator Bill Nelson. He used to be the Insurance Commissioner for Florida. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 I have sent emails to Pres. Bush, Senator Frist, Senator Alexander and Representative Duncan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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