Minnesota Advocates visit Members of Congress in DC
April 20-21, eight volunteers from Minnesota traveled to Washington, DC, to meet with their federal lawmakers for the American Heart Association’s Congressional Lobby Day, You're the Cure on the Hill 2009, to build support for health reform and boost funding for research and prevention programs to fight cardiovascular diseases.
These Minnesotans joined 465 other advocates from all 50 states to ask lawmakers to sign a letter to President Obama urging him to make funding to fight heart disease and stroke a top priority. Advocates also urged Members of Congress to pass meaningful healthcare reform that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all Americans this year.
Minnesota advocates began the day meeting directly with Senator Amy Klobuchar, sharing survivor stories highlighting the importance of research, prevention and healthcare reform. In the afternoon, advocates met with their Representatives. Check out pictures of our advocates in action!
Dr. Raymond Gibbons, Rochester, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Todd Miller, Rochester, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Mary Boylan, Duluth, St. Luke’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates
Dr. John Wheeler, Maplewood, survivor and retired physician
Julianne Seiber, Arden Hills, Ramsey County Public Health
Mark Olson, Minneapolis, survivor and Chair of the State Advocacy Committee
Jodi Rohe, St. Cloud, CentraCare Foundation’s BLEND coalition
Jo DeBruycker, Willmar, Affiliated Community Medical Centers
All Minnesota Members of Congress need to hear from you too! Tell your Member of Congress to support research, prevention and healthcare reform NOW!
Minnesota advocates began the day meeting directly with Senator Amy Klobuchar, sharing survivor stories highlighting the importance of research, prevention and healthcare reform. In the afternoon, advocates met with their Representatives. Check out pictures of our advocates in action!
Dr. Raymond Gibbons, Rochester, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Todd Miller, Rochester, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Mary Boylan, Duluth, St. Luke’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates
Dr. John Wheeler, Maplewood, survivor and retired physician
Julianne Seiber, Arden Hills, Ramsey County Public Health
Mark Olson, Minneapolis, survivor and Chair of the State Advocacy Committee
Jodi Rohe, St. Cloud, CentraCare Foundation’s BLEND coalition
Jo DeBruycker, Willmar, Affiliated Community Medical Centers
All Minnesota Members of Congress need to hear from you too! Tell your Member of Congress to support research, prevention and healthcare reform NOW!
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