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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T183000
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URL:https://midwesthemophilia.org/events/virtual-kansas-advocacy-town-hall
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SUMMARY:Virtual Kansas Advocacy Town Hall Meeting & Training (Session 1) - 
  - 20 Jan 26 18:30
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nJoin the Midwest Hemophilia Association (MHA) for a two-p
 art Virtual Kansas Advocacy Town Hall &amp\; Training designed to empower
  individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders to confidently sh
 are their stories and advocate for better access to care.\n\nDuring these 
 interactive sessions\, we will briefly review key findings from our recent
  community survey and invite participants to share the real-life barriers
  to treatment and care they have experienced in Kansas. These firsthand p
 erspectives help shape our advocacy priorities and strengthen our message 
 to policymakers.\n\nThe training will also prepare attendees for Kansas A
 dvocacy Day\, taking place March 18\, 2026\, in Topeka\, KS. Participants
  will receive guidance on how to effectively communicate with legislators\
 , understand advocacy talking points\, and feel comfortable telling their 
 personal bleeding disorder story.\n\nThis is a fun\, supportive\, and enga
 ging program where each participant will walk away with a completed—or 
 strong draft—of their personal advocacy story to share with their legis
 lator(s) during Advocacy Day (or for future advocacy events &amp\; opportu
 nities).\n\nImportant Note:\nIndividuals who attend the virtual training w
 ill be eligible to receive a travel grant for Kansas Advocacy Day (to be
  held in person on March 18\, 2026 in Topeka\, KS)\, including gas reimbu
 rsement and a one-night hotel stay\, to help ensure everyone who wants to 
 participate can do so.\n\nWhether you are new to advocacy or returning to 
 the Statehouse\, this training is a valuable first step in making your voi
 ce heard and helping improve access to care for the bleeding disorders com
 munity in Kansas.\n\nThis registration is for Session 1 (Jan 20). You will
  still need to register for Session 2 (Feb 24). \n\nA zoom link will be em
 ailed to you once you've completed the form.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n\n\n[gravityf
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