Twenty independent lung health organizations participated in the second annual United for Lung Health - Federal Advocacy Days in Washington D.C.

The meetings and reception gave advocates the opportunity to share experiences on Capitol Hill, policies impacting their state and tactics to mobilize patients to advance our mission.  Partner organizations and lawmakers alike appreciate the “big tent” approach to using a collective voice when addressing lung health issues.

Meetings with members of Congress and their staff have resulted in additional co-sponsorships and support for our initiatives. We have already received requests from Congressional staffs regarding media opportunities, utilizing our expertise on chronic disease issues and future programming opportunities.

It was an exciting opportunity to use our collective voice to educate our elected officials about lung disease from the patient’s perspective. By uniting advocates from across the country, we hope to make a difference in the lives of patients living with lung disease and offer hope for new funding that can lead to improved treatment and more successful outcomes.