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S02 E09 Advocacy from a Legislator's Perspective: Rep. Wasserman Shultz

S02 E09 Advocacy from a Legislator's Perspective: Rep. Wasserman Shultz

FromOur MBC Life


S02 E09 Advocacy from a Legislator's Perspective: Rep. Wasserman Shultz

FromOur MBC Life

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
May 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Following our episode on policy and the power of patient advocacy, we felt it important to hear from someone on the receiving end of our advocacy work. In other words, patient advocacy from a legislator's perspective.  Specifically, we wanted to speak with Representative Debbie Wasserman Shultz, a breast cancer survivor herself and someone who has worked hard for more than a decade on laws to help Americans impacted by breast cancer. We were joined by Metavivor Stage IV Stampede Florida captain Abigail Johnston, who is an inspirational advocate in her own right. So think of this as a snapshot of the kind of conversations countless advocates have had in the past with members of Congress. But this time with a congressperson who's actually put her votes and actions to work for all of us.  Also joining us is Maimah Karmo, President of the Tigerlilly Foundation, speaking about her friendship and work with Rep. Wasserman Shultz over the years.  More info available on our website www.ourmbclife.orgGot something to share?  Feedback? Email:  ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.orgSend us a voice recording via email or through speakpipe on our website.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ourmbclife
Released:
May 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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From SHARE Cancer Support this is Our MBC Life. A podcast dedicated to exploring life with metastatic breast cancer from the perspective of us, the people living with this disease, and the experts who partner with us to help make our lives better. So glad you’re here since no one should face MBC alone. New episodes available every other Monday and join us on the last Friday of the month for our Trailblazer series. Send your voice memos, ideas, and questions to ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org and visit us at www.ourmbclife.org.