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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 2) - 
  - 24 Feb 26 18:30
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin the Midwest Hemophilia Association (MHA) for a two-par
 t Virtual Kansas Advocacy Town Hall &amp\; Training designed to empower i
 ndividuals and families affected by bleeding disorders to confidently shar
 e their stories and advocate for better access to care.\n\nDuring these in
 teractive sessions\, we will briefly review key findings from our recent c
 ommunity survey and invite participants to share the real-life barriers t
 o treatment and care they have experienced in Kansas. These firsthand per
 spectives help shape our advocacy priorities and strengthen our message to
  policymakers.\n\nThe training will also prepare attendees for Kansas Adv
 ocacy Day\, taking place March 18\, 2026\, in Topeka\, KS. Participants w
 ill receive guidance on how to effectively communicate with legislators\, 
 understand advocacy talking points\, and feel comfortable telling their pe
 rsonal bleeding disorder story.\n\nThis is a fun\, supportive\, and engagi
 ng program where each participant will walk away with a completed—or st
 rong draft—of their personal advocacy story to share with their legisla
 tor(s) during Advocacy Day (or for future advocacy events &amp\; opportuni
 ties).\n\nImportant Note:\nIndividuals who attend the virtual training wil
 l be eligible to receive a travel grant for Kansas Advocacy Day (to be h
 eld in person on March 18\, 2026 in Topeka\, KS)\, including gas reimburs
 ement and a one-night hotel stay\, to help ensure everyone who wants to pa
 rticipate can do so.\n\nWhether you are new to advocacy or returning to th
 e Statehouse\, this training is a valuable first step in making your voice
  heard and helping improve access to care for the bleeding disorders commu
 nity in Kansas.\n\nRegistration is for Session 2 (Feb 24). \n\n\n\nA zoom 
 link will be emailed to you once you've completed the form.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n
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