The Eating Disorders Coalition is hosting our second EDC Lobby Day of 2009 in Washington, DC. to advocate for the the inclusion of mental health in health care reform, and treatment for eating disordersspecifically. This Lobby Day will build even further momentum around FREED - the first eating disorders legislation to comprehensively promote research, treatment, education, and prevention programs - and demonstrate why it is vital in the larger context of health care reform.
Program Schedule
Washington, DC
September 23 rd
3:00-5:00pm – Mandatory Basic Training for all First Time Advocates
7:00-9:00pm Meet and Greet Social Reception– Drinks and Food
September 24 th
9:00-11:00am – Message Training
11:30am-3:30pm – Lobbying
4:00pm-5:00pm – Congressional Briefing, "Health Care, Insurance Coverage and Eating Disorders: Why We Need Reform Now"
Can't make it to Lobby Day but will be in DC on September 24th? Vist the Capitol Hill Cosi at 301 Pennsylvania Ave SE for food, drinks, and an opportunity to support the EDC. Junior Board members Jamie Larson and Allie Moore will be hosting a fundraiser at the location from 5-9pm and 15% of proceeds will be donated to the Eating Disorders Coalition, with a silent auction and an opportunity to meet and socialize with advocates fresh from their day on the Hill. Tell your friends and family and be sure to stop by!
The EDChopes to see you in Washington, DC this September!
(Message Passed on from the Eating Disorders Coalition)
EDC Lobby Day 2009 is Only Days Away - Register Now to Reserve Your Spot on Capitol Hill!
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The Eating Disorders Coalition is hosting our second EDC Lobby Day of 2009 in Washington, DC. to advocate for the the inclusion of mental health in health care reform, and treatment for eating disordersspecifically. This Lobby Day will build even further momentum around FREED - the first eating disorders legislation to comprehensively promote research, treatment, education, and prevention programs - and demonstrate why it is vital in the larger context of health care reform.
Program Schedule
Washington, DC
September 23 rd
3:00-5:00pm – Mandatory Basic Training for all First Time Advocates
7:00-9:00pm Meet and Greet Social Reception– Drinks and Food
September 24 th
9:00-11:00am – Message Training
11:30am-3:30pm – Lobbying
4:00pm-5:00pm – Congressional Briefing, "Health Care, Insurance Coverage and Eating Disorders: Why We Need Reform Now"
Details, costs, and links to register for each of these events are available via the EDC website at:http://www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org.
Can't make it to Lobby Day but will be in DC on September 24th? Vist the Capitol Hill Cosi at 301 Pennsylvania Ave SE for food, drinks, and an opportunity to support the EDC. Junior Board members Jamie Larson and Allie Moore will be hosting a fundraiser at the location from 5-9pm and 15% of proceeds will be donated to the Eating Disorders Coalition, with a silent auction and an opportunity to meet and socialize with advocates fresh from their day on the Hill. Tell your friends and family and be sure to stop by!
The EDChopes to see you in Washington, DC this September!
(Message Passed on from the Eating Disorders Coalition)