Last month I posted Action Through Advocacy. Getting involved in the legislative process for a cause you care about is a positive way to channel emotional energy and make a difference. If you are a survivor, currently battling breast cancer or would like to make your voice heard, join with others who are working to affect public policy.
Remember, Once you are an advocate, here’s what you can reasonably be expected to do:
- Educate yourself – become familiar with the strategy and current objectives of the advocacy program
- Educate others – know your story and share it as needed. Encourage those within your sphere of influence to write their story and join you.
- Respond – write or speak when requested and be alert to opportunities where you can educate and inform elected officials concerning breast cancer or overall breast health.
Next step….take a minute today to learn more about the Advocacy and Public Policy efforts of the following organizations
or Google the following key words – breast cancer, advocacy, public policy - to find the right opportunity to channel your grief/anger. As always, please share your findings, so that we can all learn!
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