​Advocating
​for Virginia's Youngest Patients & Survivors

2021 Virtual Advocacy Day

This year we will be focusing our advocacy efforts on the need for dedicated resources for pediatric cancer research funding.

How Virtual Advocacy Day Will Work

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Sign up today to participate in our Virtual Advocacy Day. We need your voice!

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Thursday, January 7th

Training Day
Participate in advocacy training webinar to learn key talking points and how to effectively share your story with legislators.

Monday, January 11th

Legislator Outreach
Advocates will be encouraged to call, email, and post on social media on this day to raise awareness about childhood cancer and need for dedicated funding.

2020 ASK Advocate Toolkit

In this toolkit, you'll find:
  • Information about childhood cancer in Virginia
  • Contact information for target legislators in Virginia​
  • A sample email and phone script to use when contacting your legislators
  • Graphics and sample messaging to share on social media
Download individual pieces of the toolkit below:
#vachildhoodcancer

Virginia's Youngest Cancer Patients & Survivors Need Support


"I have spent the last 2+ years in the haze of Charles’ cancer diagnosis, treatment, and trips to VCU and MD Anderson.  This legislative day marked the beginning of an opportunity for me to use my experience and my voice for good.’”

- Melissa Ellison, Mom

Organized by ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation
​and the Virginia Childhood Cancer Work Group

Virginia Childhood Cancer Work Group Members:
Dr. Glenn Edwards
Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Carilion Children's at Carilion Clinic

​Dr. Mike Engel
Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, UVA Children's Hospital

Amy Godkin 
Executive Director, ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation

Dr. Joseph Laver
Division Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Dr. Christopher Lawlor
Medical Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, INOVA Schar Cancer Institute

Dr. Eric Lowe
Division Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters

Dr. Billy Petersen
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, UVA Children's Hospital

Dr. India Sisler
Clinical Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

In partnership with the Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia

Questions?

Please contact us at (804) 658-5910 or email Amy Godkin, ASK’s Executive Director.