Brain Tumor Action Week
May 2-8, 2010
Over 600,000 people in the United States are living with a brain tumor diagnosis. Unite with other advocates in encouraging Congress to take action to improve quality of life and fund research progress toward therapies that will treat this devastating disease.
During Brain Tumor Action Week 2010, advocates nation-wide joined the North American Brain Tumor Coalition (NABTC) in pressing federal lawmakers for action to advance brain tumor research and care.
Download the position papers outlining the Coalition’s policy priorities.
Advocacy Options
Thank to those who joined the NABTC in Washington, DC on May 3 and 4
On May 3 we held a community education meeting featuring guest speakers and advocacy training. On May 4, all advocates went to Capitol Hill for visits with their lawmakers. During those important Congressional visits, the Coalition advocates pressed Congress to take several important actions:
- Advocate an increase in National Institutes of Health funding to a level of $35 billion in fiscal year 2011;
- Urge Congress to engage in active oversight of implementation of health reform, to guarantee that the promise of the new health care program is realized; and
- Ask for champions for a brain tumor awareness resolution, aimed at increasing lawmaker and public awareness of brain tumors and their effects.
Hometown Advocacy
Raise awareness about brain tumor issues close to home with resources from NBTS and NABTC.
- NABTC advocacy materials to articulate our priorities
- Tips for visiting your local legislators and other face-to-face advocacy
- Brain Tumor Awareness Month resources to maintain your momentum
Brain Tumor Awareness Resolution
On Wednesday, May 26, the Senate passed the Collins-Casey Brain Tumor Awareness Resolution by unanimous consent. It is a fitting and exciting culmination to Brain Tumor Awareness Month that the Senate joined NBTS, the North American Brain Tumor Coalition, and the rest of the brain tumor community in declaring May National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
The resolution recognizes the profound impact of brain tumors, and acknowledges the struggles and losses of our community. It also creates momentum moving into the next Congress. We are well positioned to take advantage of this and continue to work with Senators Collins and Casey and the rest of the Senate on important policy matters related to the brain tumor community.
