MS advocates stormed the Capitol in Harrisburg
on Monday, March 2 for MS Awareness Week to raise awareness about
multiple sclerosis and make the legislators and public aware of our
policy priorities. The Pennsylvania chapters of the National MS
Society brought 2009 policy priorities including adult protective
services, assisted living and health care reform to the legislature.
The advocates gathered in the Main Rotunda of the Capitol where an
information table was set up with information about the National MS
Society, advocacy efforts, volunteer opportunities and upcoming
events. Appointments were also set up with legislators on both sides
of the aisle with members on key committees such as Appropriations,
Public Health and Welfare and Aging and Adult Services. During the
visits, legislators were introduced to the organization, made aware
that it was MS Awareness week and told about our policy priorities.
Legislators and their staff were invited to
come down to the Rotunda to meet our volunteers and share in
refreshments provided by Panera Bread. Legislators that came down to
the table were able to pick up their policy priorities packets in
person. Those who could not make it down to the table had their
packets hand delivered by advocates.
The National MS Society’s advocacy efforts were well represented by
the volunteers who attended the event. This was the Society’s first
Pennsylvania Advocacy Day of many more to come. Each year we will
gather to encourage others to Join the Movement to help create a
world free of MS. If you would like to become involved in our
advocacy efforts or next year's Advocacy Day, please
click here to Get Active.
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