Advocacy

Finding a New Way to Advocate: Advocates are Going Virtual for Action Day 2021

by St. Baldrick's Foundation
April 18, 2021

This week is National Volunteer Week – a week dedicated to celebrating YOU, our tireless volunteers who have risen to the challenges of the past year. Even though the pandemic presented us with many obstacles, it also gave us new opportunities for creativity and ingenuity.

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Advocacy

Join Us for a Virtual Day of Action on September 9

by St. Baldrick's Foundation
September 3, 2020

Join us on September 9 for a Virtual Day of action to urge Congress to fund the Childhood Cancer STAR Act for another year! Sign up for the St. Baldrick’s Speak Up for Kids’ Cancer advocacy action network to receive email updates for how to participate.

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Advocacy

Childhood Cancer Action Days 2019: Scott and Nancy Head to Washington

by St. Baldrick's Foundation
April 16, 2019

The Alliance for Childhood Cancer Action Days in Washington, D.C., is an opportunity for members of the childhood cancer community – from kids and their families to health care professionals and volunteers – to advocate for childhood cancer issues before Congress.

St. Baldrick’s Honored Kid, Scott, a 10-year-old whose cancer is in remission, attended Action Days with his mom Nancy and has provided us with the following report on his experiences in Washington.

Collage showing Scott and other childhood cancer advocates in Washington, D.C.Scott (left) attended Childhood Cancer Action Days in Washington, D.C., in late March.

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