Advocacy & Education

 

By using the power of government and the combined influence of a coalition of organizations that share our interests, Ali's Discovery will work to:

• Increase federal funding for research, speed delivery of promising new therapies for the fight against childhood cancer;
• Increase access to quality care, and expand support for the emotional and social needs of families and children.

   

There are huge challenges ahead in the war on childhood cancer. We are dedicated to continue the fight Ali began, and we are dedicated to honoring her life. Our goal is a world in which no child or family has to face the horror of cancer. We believe this is within our grasp, but only if we increase funding for children's cancer research and speed translation of the latest scientific breakthroughs into effective strategies to improve the quality of life for all children. Ali's Discovery is committed to funding innovative research investigations and act as a leading force to ensure all children are free from cancer.

 

How to Contact Congress:

Members of Congress:

There are several ways to reach your elected officials. Learn how to call, write, e-mail or schedule a meeting with your Representative or Senator, or his or her staff.

The White House:

Call the White House to communicate your concerns about policies and activities of Federal Agencies, or visit their Web sites to find out more about what the agencies are supporting.

Call your Members of Congress:

Switchboard number: 202-224-3121. Operators will connect you to your Representatives or Senators from this line.

 

Write your Members of Congress and mail to:

Representatives:

Name of Representative
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Senators:

Name of Senator
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

E-mail your Members of Congress:

The U.S. House of Representatives website at http://house.gov provides access to e-mail addresses and website pages for Representatives and Senators, as well as House and Senate Committees.

 

Schedule a meeting with your Congressperson or his or her staff

to discuss their position on current health care and cancer issues. Call 202-224-3121 to find your Congressperson's phone number.

Contact the White House:

White House Switchboard:

Telephone: 202-456-1414
Website: http://whitehouse.gov

Contact Federal Agencies :

U.S Department of Health and Human Services:

Telephone: 202-619-0257 or 1-877-696-6775 (toll free)
Website: www.hhs.gov

U.S. Food and Drug Administration:

Telephone: 1-888-463-6332
Website: http://fda.gov

 

U.S. Department of Agriculture:

Telephone: 202-720-2791
Website: www.usda.gov

Source: American Cancer Society Facts and Statistics 2005.

 

Policy News

Are you looking for the status of a bill that has been introduced to the House or Senate?

You can get updates by going to http://thomas.loc.gov.
There is an up-to-date schedule, as well as a bill locator that can be accessed by key word or bill number.

In addition, you may find useful policy information at the following: The Children's Cause. The Children's Cause brings the voices of families and survivors to national policies that affect research, health care, and follow-up services for children with cancer and long-term survivors.