 H.R. 2408: “Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act” – The Final Push – ACT NOW!
Dear Members,
Over the past year, many of you have seen repeated mentions of the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (H.R. 2408). If passed this bill will lead to an incredible increase in scleroderma research at the National Institutes of Health. Millions of new dollars will flow to our doctors and researchers at a critical time when recent advances are giving new hope to people with scleroderma and the families that love them.
As we enter into the final phase, we need YOUR HELP to push this bill through Congress. As of March 19, 2010, we have over 80 cosponsors, but we still need 20 more to reach our goal of 100.
NOW is the time to contact your Congressperson and ask for a meeting to request their support of scleroderma research. A committee has been formed to guide you through the process of setting up and executing a meeting. Please take the first step and e-mail advocacy@scleroderma.org to get started. With health care reform coming to a close, Congress will soon act on the Scleroderma Bill and we need to help them make it a priority.
If you don't have time to meet with your representative, sending a letter is the next best thing. We can help you write the letter, but we need you to take the first step.
We are almost there, and together WE CAN DO IT! E-mail advocacy@scleroderma.org today. Now is the time to let your voice be heard!
Respectfully,
Brian R. Adams
National Advocacy Chair
Scleroderma Foundation |
