Hemophilia Day at the Capitol

Horizons in Hemophilia, February 2012

By Michelle Putnam, Associate Director of Advocacy and Research

Hemophilia Day at the State Capitol will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. We’ll talk to the members of the General Assembly about legislation that will impact people with bleeding disorders.

Each year, from January through April, our state Capitol is alive with a flurry of legislators scurrying to and from meetings. Over 600 bills were introduced last year, and legislators are responsible for sifting through them and determining which of them should be passed into law. Needless to say, the first four months of the year are a whirlwind. That’s why it is so important for you to share your experience with legislators. Most people in the General Assembly have never met anyone with a bleeding disorder, and telling your story can make a difference.

We will meet at Central Presbyterian Church at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 1 for breakfast and a brief introduction to the General Assembly. After breakfast we will walk across the street to the Capitol as a group and meet with legislators. Central Presbyterian Church is located at 201 Washington Street, which is directly across the street from the Capitol building. Parking is available at several nearby decks, including the Underground Atlanta lot located at 75 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Business dress is preferred.

We will have talking points and information on hand. All you need to bring is your own personal story and a photo ID to gain entry into the Capitol. Remember, it is an election year and legislators are looking for ways to reach out to their constituents. We hope you will join us!

To RSVP or to learn more about Hemophilia Day at the Capitol please contact Michelle Putnam at mputnam@hog.org or 770 518-8272.