Kidney Cancer Advocacy Days
Spring 2023
KidneyCAN participates in Advocacy Days in Washington D.C. every year, joining other advocates from around the country to make the voices of the kidney cancer community heard on Capitol Hill. These events offer a unique opportunity to meet with members of Congress and their staff to discuss issues that are important to our community and advocate for increased funding for kidney cancer research.
Our goals in participating in Advocacy Days events are simple but critical: we want to advocate for increased funding for kidney cancer research and ensure that the patient voice is heard in matters of healthcare legislation.
This year, we are asking Congress to support a $60 million appropriation for the Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP), $50.9 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) including a $9.988 billion appropriation for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and long-term telehealth legislation.
We believe that by increasing funding for research, we can accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately find a cure for kidney cancer. Additionally, by ensuring that the patient voice is heard in matters of healthcare legislation, we can work to promote clinical trial development and diversity in enrollment, which will bring us closer to our goal of accelerating cures.
OUR 2024 ASKS
$60 million appropriation for KCRP for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24).
$50.9 billion for the NIH including $9.988 billion appropriation for the NCI.
Long-term telehealth legislation.
Robust, sustainable funding for medical research and incorporate the patient voice on legislative policy matters, particularly those promoting clinical trial development, diversity in enrollment, and accelerating cures.
Spring Advocacy Days 2023 by the Numbers
138
ADVOCATES
42
STATES
186
CONGRESSIONAL MEETINGS
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
All patients, families, caregivers, friends, and medical professionals welcome. Most advocates will meet virtually with their representatives and Congressional staff in their home districts to ask for research funding.
We provide training with Advocacy 101, a detailed guide to help you know what to expect and how to talk to your representatives about kidney cancer research funding. You will receive a meeting schedule, talking points, scripts you can use if you would like, and leave-behind documents.
If you have any questions, please reach out! We welcome anyone with a passion for accelerating cures for kidney cancer. Contact our Legislative Patient Advocate, Debra Beyhan, at debra.beyhan@kidneycan.org.
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This money isn’t a given. We’ve had to fight for it, year after year. In this video, Dr. Andrew Smith, a kidney cancer researcher from the University of Alabama, explains the impact of this funding on his work and the state of Alabama.
When you meet with Congress, you’ll help them understand the impact of kidney cancer on people’s lives and the urgent need for a cure. Join us and make your voice heard!
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Today, KidneyCAN advocates are on #CapitolHill requesting a $60M appropriation for the #KidneyCancer Research Program (KCRP) in FY24. This funding is crucial for advancing research and #acceleratingcures.
We`re also asking Congress to allocate $50.9 billion to the #NIH, including $9.988 billion for the #NCI, to bolster #RCC research and development. Every dollar counts in the fight against cancer!
Dec 4
Today, KidneyCAN advocates are on #CapitolHill requesting a $60M appropriation for the #KidneyCancer Research Program (KCRP) in FY24. This funding is crucial for advancing research and #acceleratingcures.
We`re also asking Congress to allocate $50.9 billion to the #NIH, including $9.988 billion for the #NCI, to bolster #RCC research and development. Every dollar counts in the fight against cancer!
⏰ There`s still time to make a difference this Giving Tuesday!
Haven`t had a chance to donate yet? No worries! Every contribution, big or small, helps us in our mission to #acceleratecures for #kidneycancer. Your support today can light the way to a brighter future for thousands of patients and families.
Let`s end the day strong! Donate now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
Nov 29
⏰ There`s still time to make a difference this Giving Tuesday!
Haven`t had a chance to donate yet? No worries! Every contribution, big or small, helps us in our mission to #acceleratecures for #kidneycancer. Your support today can light the way to a brighter future for thousands of patients and families.
Let`s end the day strong! Donate now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
As Giving Tuesday comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey ahead in 2024. Our mission to accelerate cures for kidney cancer is fueled by the dedication and compassion of our volunteers and community members.
Your unwavering support and tireless efforts give hope and strength to many. Let`s carry this spirit forward into the new year, continuing to light the way for breakthroughs and better care.
Together, we can make 2024 a landmark year in our fight against kidney cancer! Thank you for being our guiding stars. ✨
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
Nov 29
As Giving Tuesday comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey ahead in 2024. Our mission to accelerate cures for kidney cancer is fueled by the dedication and compassion of our volunteers and community members.
Your unwavering support and tireless efforts give hope and strength to many. Let`s carry this spirit forward into the new year, continuing to light the way for breakthroughs and better care.
Together, we can make 2024 a landmark year in our fight against kidney cancer! Thank you for being our guiding stars. ✨
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
This #GivingTuesday, we recognize the unsung heroes in the fight against kidney cancer: caregivers and family members.
At KidneyCAN, we understand the unique challenges you face. Your strength, love, and support are invaluable to those battling #kidneycancer. That`s why we`re committed to providing resources and support not just for patients, but for you too.
Your donation today helps us continue to offer guidance, education, and a caring community for everyone affected by kidney cancer. Together, we can light the path to a brighter future.
Support our mission: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
Nov 29
This #GivingTuesday, we recognize the unsung heroes in the fight against kidney cancer: caregivers and family members.
At KidneyCAN, we understand the unique challenges you face. Your strength, love, and support are invaluable to those battling #kidneycancer. That`s why we`re committed to providing resources and support not just for patients, but for you too.
Your donation today helps us continue to offer guidance, education, and a caring community for everyone affected by kidney cancer. Together, we can light the path to a brighter future.
Support our mission: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
This #GivingTuesday, light up the path for kidney cancer patients at every step of their journey. 🌟
At KidneyCAN, we understand that a kidney cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. That`s why our Patient Resource Center is dedicated to being a guiding light, offering support and information from diagnosis through to living well.
Your generous donation today helps us enrich and expand these vital resources. Whether it`s navigating treatment options, understanding side effects, or finding ways to thrive post-diagnosis, we`re here to ensure no one walks this path alone.
Together, we can make the future brighter for every individual facing kidney cancer. Let`s unite to provide the tools, knowledge, and support needed at every turn.
Donate now and be a part of someone`s journey to hope and healing: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
Nov 29
This #GivingTuesday, light up the path for kidney cancer patients at every step of their journey. 🌟
At KidneyCAN, we understand that a kidney cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. That`s why our Patient Resource Center is dedicated to being a guiding light, offering support and information from diagnosis through to living well.
Your generous donation today helps us enrich and expand these vital resources. Whether it`s navigating treatment options, understanding side effects, or finding ways to thrive post-diagnosis, we`re here to ensure no one walks this path alone.
Together, we can make the future brighter for every individual facing kidney cancer. Let`s unite to provide the tools, knowledge, and support needed at every turn.
Donate now and be a part of someone`s journey to hope and healing: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#KidneyCancer #GivingTuesday #TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures
🌟 This #GivingTuesday, join us in illuminating the journey for #kidneycancer patients.
KidneyCAN`s Town Hall events are not just webinars. They are a lifeline of hope, knowledge, and connection. Each session is crafted to empower patients and caregivers with the latest insights into kidney cancer research, treatment, and survivorship stories. From understanding the latest updates to celebrating long-term survivors and addressing vital kidney health, we`re here to light the path forward.
Your donation helps us continue these crucial conversations, bringing experts and the kidney cancer community together. It`s not just about facing the disease; it`s about thriving in spite of it.
Let`s make the future bright for every person touched by kidney cancer.
Donate now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures #KidneyCAN #Hope
Nov 29
🌟 This #GivingTuesday, join us in illuminating the journey for #kidneycancer patients.
KidneyCAN`s Town Hall events are not just webinars. They are a lifeline of hope, knowledge, and connection. Each session is crafted to empower patients and caregivers with the latest insights into kidney cancer research, treatment, and survivorship stories. From understanding the latest updates to celebrating long-term survivors and addressing vital kidney health, we`re here to light the path forward.
Your donation helps us continue these crucial conversations, bringing experts and the kidney cancer community together. It`s not just about facing the disease; it`s about thriving in spite of it.
Let`s make the future bright for every person touched by kidney cancer.
Donate now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
#TheFutureIsBright #AcceleratingCures #KidneyCAN #Hope
KidneyCAN sends advocates each year to Capitol Hill to ask Congress to fund #kidneycancer research. From 2018-2023, we have had 980 advocates attend 1,316 congressional meetings. On #GivingTuesday, you can help support our mission to accelerate cures.
With your support, #TheFutureIsBright!
https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
Nov 28
KidneyCAN sends advocates each year to Capitol Hill to ask Congress to fund #kidneycancer research. From 2018-2023, we have had 980 advocates attend 1,316 congressional meetings. On #GivingTuesday, you can help support our mission to accelerate cures.
With your support, #TheFutureIsBright!
https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
At KidneyCAN, we believe that #TheFutureIsBright for kidney cancer research, and with your help, we can make that future a reality.
Your contribution on #GivingTuesday is more than a financial donation; it`s a hopeful gesture that fuels research, funds collaboration, empowers patients, and expands access to care.
Give now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
Nov 28
At KidneyCAN, we believe that #TheFutureIsBright for kidney cancer research, and with your help, we can make that future a reality.
Your contribution on #GivingTuesday is more than a financial donation; it`s a hopeful gesture that fuels research, funds collaboration, empowers patients, and expands access to care.
Give now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
In the United States alone, over 82,000 individuals are diagnosed with #kidneycancer each year. Each number represents a life, a story, a loved one.
By supporting KidneyCAN on #GivingTuesday, you`re not just contributing to a cause; you`re illuminating the way forward for countless individuals and families.
As we look towards 2024, let`s join hands to make it a landmark year in the fight against kidney cancer. Your gift today can turn hope into action, dreams into discoveries.
Please, take a moment to donate and help us ensure that for kidney cancer patients and their families, #TheFutureIsBright.
Give now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
Nov 28
In the United States alone, over 82,000 individuals are diagnosed with #kidneycancer each year. Each number represents a life, a story, a loved one.
By supporting KidneyCAN on #GivingTuesday, you`re not just contributing to a cause; you`re illuminating the way forward for countless individuals and families.
As we look towards 2024, let`s join hands to make it a landmark year in the fight against kidney cancer. Your gift today can turn hope into action, dreams into discoveries.
Please, take a moment to donate and help us ensure that for kidney cancer patients and their families, #TheFutureIsBright.
Give now: https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
The Kidney Cancer Research Summit (#KCRS) is a global event bringing together the world`s top #kidneycancer researchers, united in their efforts to #acceleratecures for #RCC. At KCRS, researchers and clinicians share data and collaborate on ideas for new treatments.
When you support KidneyCAN on #GivingTuesday, you`re contributing to these efforts! Bring hope and light to the future for patients all over the world with a one-time or recurring donation to KidneyCAN:
https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
Nov 28
The Kidney Cancer Research Summit (#KCRS) is a global event bringing together the world`s top #kidneycancer researchers, united in their efforts to #acceleratecures for #RCC. At KCRS, researchers and clinicians share data and collaborate on ideas for new treatments.
When you support KidneyCAN on #GivingTuesday, you`re contributing to these efforts! Bring hope and light to the future for patients all over the world with a one-time or recurring donation to KidneyCAN:
https://kidneycan.org/donate-now/
