Advocacy / State Capitol Days
State Capitol Days: March 1, 2017 with evening training on February 28, 2017
Each year during March, the National Bleeding Disorders Awareness month, HSC hosts an evening training and legislative day to raise awareness of bleeding disorders. This event also includes educational discussions with state officials on the effects living with the diagnosis can have on families. We have key advocacy needs we address as we ask for support. Since our State Capitol days have begun, HSC has had over 237 individual meetings with the Senators and House Representatives from districts throughout the state. These meeting are of key importance in helping our elected officials understand our community needs and asking for support of state programs that directly provide a safety net for those in need.
Advocacy training is provided in partnership with our national organizations; The National Hemophilia Foundation, Hemophilia Federation of America and Patients Services Inc., and other local and national advocacy consumer presenters. SC House Representative Mr. Tommy Stringer and other state government supporters have joined us providing support and informational education. Training begins on Tuesday night with meetings held on Wednesday morning. All training, lodging and meals are included for registered participants. The evening training is held each year at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown at USC, Columbia. We walk and drive to the Capitol in the morning for meetings as a group. Shuttle service is provided for those who are unable to walk to the Capitol.
We invite you to view our advocacy articles in the Advocacy News section on our website.
Registration
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