ADVOCACY & ACTIVISM
ad·vo·cate
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a person who publicly supports a particular cause or policy.
verb
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publicly recommend or support.
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ac·tiv·ist
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a person who campaigns to bring political or social change.
"police arrested three activists"
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​Action - Through legislative action and civil disobedience, we are able to garner attention for, and help create policy and drive change policy to benefit, the mBC and early stage cancer communities alike. The joining of forces between the early and late stage communities is vital to making impactful displays of strength, courage and determination while fighting for more NCI funding, patient health care protections, better policy for counting the metastasis patients, and securing social security benefits on a timely manner.
Equity & Equality - We should ALL have the same access to health care and resources, no matter our skin color, sexual orientation, level of education, geographic location, or socio-economic background. By acknowledging and discussing these difficult topics we bring them into the light. We must begin to stand and work together, building bridges, and presenting a united front in erasing racial and social disparities. ​
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Fundraising - By creating exciting, and unique programing and events, I have helped to raise more than 6 million dollars annually for mBC research grant programs.
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Patient Centeredness - mBC is no longer just "your grandmothers cancer", this community of patients ALL have different needs. It's been important to me from the beginning that inclusivity and acceptance be at the forefront of my advocacy. The most rewarding part of my work is story-telling, helping patients share their own cancer experience in positive and impactful manor, and using those stories to educate and engage with outside audiences. Not only is this process therapeutic for patients, but it puts a face to a disease and moves viewers to action.
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