Advocacy Chair

Showcasing our advocacy efforts at Arthritis Walk is important to our overall mission. Driving public policy and increasing the funding of critical research are major goals of the Arthritis Foundation, and our volunteers on event day are huge part of that effort.

While much of this can be incorporated by the Mission Delivery Chair, in areas of the country where key stakeholders may attend your event (Senators, Congressmen, etc.) it might serve your committee better to have a volunteer position dedicated to Advocacy. Below are a host of documents to get you started, courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation Public Policy Department.

For more questions about Advocacy and how your event can implement more of our public policy goals, contact Laurie Markle, Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator, at lmarkle@arthritis.org.

Tools & Resources

Advocacy Resources

2013 Advocacy Priorities
Advocacy Ambassador FAQ
What is an Advocate?
Map of CDC Numbers by State
Number of Children with JA by State
Pre-Event Tips for Staff and Volunteers
Advocacy Volunteer Instructions
Advocacy Booth Set Up Instructions

Sample Documents

Dear Senator Letter
Ambassador Registration Form
E-Advocate Handout
E-Advocate Registration Form (Color)
E-Advocate Registration Form (B&W)