Why Your Advocacy Is Key to Advancing Parkinson's Priorities
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast · The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
July 29, 202036m 47s
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast, we discuss the importance of voicing your Parkinson’s priorities on Capitol Hill and how that might look different during a pandemic. Stepping into his new role as host of the podcast, Foundation Patient Council member Larry Gifford leads a conversation with Ted Thompson, JD, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at MJFF, and Israel Robledo, MJFF Patient Council member and policy advocate, about:
Why what happens in Washington, D.C. matters to people with Parkinson’s
Why grassroots advocacy is important and how members of Congress need to hear from constituents
How you can get involved today to advocate for COVID-19 related telemedicine and mental health policy asks that could impact our community
Interested in Parkinson’s advocacy? We need your help to take action. Sign up here.
Why what happens in Washington, D.C. matters to people with Parkinson’s
Why grassroots advocacy is important and how members of Congress need to hear from constituents
How you can get involved today to advocate for COVID-19 related telemedicine and mental health policy asks that could impact our community
Interested in Parkinson’s advocacy? We need your help to take action. Sign up here.
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3