For those who are able, calling is a very effective way to put pressure on your representative. It’s a proven strategy that shows our power. It requires their staff hours, staff attention, call logging, and callbacks.
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My name is _____________and I’m a resident of _____________
Like tens of millions of other Americans, I have Long Covid. NIH funding for Long Covid research has run out, and there’s still no approved treatment.
A recent commentary in the journal Nature called for a new commitment of at least one billion dollars per year for the next ten years for NIH research funding and clinical trials. I’m joining that call, and I hope you will too.
Can I count on Representative/Senator [NAME] to support people suffering with Long Covid?
I have had Long Covid for X years and X months, and it has completely upended my life.
I can no longer X [activity], which means that X [outcome].
Example: I can no longer work, and I have lost my home.
Example: I can no longer drive my children to activities, which has impacted
their
quality of life and our family bond.
Many of us are too weak to leave our beds or homes and can’t work to support our families. We have no approved treatments and little hope.
[For Senators] I also ask that Senator [NAME] support the existing Long Covid bill S.2560, which includes educating healthcare providers about Long Covid.
[For House Reps] I also ask that Representative [NAME] support the existing Long Covid bills HR.3258, which supports establishment of Long Covid clinics, and HR.1114, which includes educating healthcare providers about Long Covid.
My name is _____________ and I’m one of Senator/Representative [NAME]’s constituents in _____________
Like tens of millions of other Americans, I have a [friend / loved one / family member] with Long Covid.
NIH funding for Long Covid research has run out, and there’s still no approved treatment.
A recent commentary in the journal Nature called for a commitment of at least one billion dollars per year for the next ten years for NIH research funding and clinical trials. I’m joining that call, and I hope you will too.
[For Senators] I also ask that Senator [NAME] support the existing Long Covid bill S.2560, which includes educating healthcare providers about Long Covid.
[For House Reps] I also ask that Representative [NAME] support the existing Long Covid bills HR.3258, which supports establishment of Long Covid clinics, and HR.1114, which includes educating healthcare providers about Long Covid.
20 million Americans are now living with Long Covid, and 90% of those were from mild infections. There are no approved treatments, and research funding has dried up.
Can I count on Representative/Senator [NAME] to support people suffering with Long Covid?
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My name is [X] and I’m a resident of [X].
Like tens of millions of other Americans, I have Long Covid. NIH funding for Long Covid research has run out, and there’s still no approved treatment.
A recent commentary in the journal Nature called for a new commitment of at least one billion dollars per year for the next ten years for NIH research funding and clinical trials. I’m joining that call, and I hope you will too.
I have had Long Covid for [X] years and [X] months, and it has completely
upended my life.
I can no longer [X activity X], which means that [X outcome X].
Many of us are too weak to leave our beds or homes and can’t work to support our families. We have no approved treatments and little hope.
Can I count on Representative/Senator [NAME] to support people suffering with Long Covid?