FAQs
I’ve lost a loved one to lung cancer. Should I attend the Summit?
Absolutely! You will benefit from bonding as a community to ignite change in our national health policy agenda. By attending the National Advocacy Summit, you’ll be joining like-minded people from across the United States who are ready to represent the collective voice of the lung cancer community on Capitol Hill.
What does the Summit cost?
The conference registration fee of $75 includes one day of sessions, one day on Capitol Hill, materials and meals during the conference. All Summit attendees are responsible for their transportation to/from the conference and their hotel accommodations. We have secured a hotel rate of $189/night for attendees. Learn more here about contacting the hotel directly to book your room with our special rate. If you are a survivor needing financial assistance, travel scholarships and fundraising options are available.
I can’t afford to pay the registration fee, can I still attend?
If you need financial assistance, travel scholarships are available for patients/survivors and fundraising options are available for anyone wanting to attend!
We have a limited number of scholarships available for lung cancer survivors attending the National Advocacy Summit. Scholarships can cover transportation and hotel expenses and in special circumstances, registration fees. You can fill out the travel scholarship application online.
The Summit Challenge is open to anyone and allows you to fundraise your way to the National Advocacy Summit! Learn how you can raise funds to pay for hotel and transportation for you and a friend.
Do I have to make my own appointments with my Senators or Congressmen on the Hill?
No! We work with an agency that coordinates with each Congressional member's office to plan all the meetings. All you have to do is show up and be ready to advocate!
Will I be meeting with my Representative alone or in a group?
You’ll most likely get to meet with your member of Congress or his/her staff in a small group with fellow Summit attendees. We create groups based on state or geographic area depending on the number of attendees present. We try to make groups no more than eight people in size.
What should I wear on the Hill?
Most attendees will be in business casual attire. Feel free to wear clothes that are comfortable to you. There is a lot of walking so wearing comfortable shoes is important! We also recommend wearing teal (or teal and white) while on the Hill to look uniform during our Advocacy Day!
What if I need to take a break between meetings?
You are welcome to take any needed breaks! We try to include enough time between meetings to give everyone a chance to relax and enjoy a lunch break. In the morning, we’ll send you off with water and light snacks for anyone needing a pick-me-up throughout the day and if you need to skip a meeting to rest or meet up with your group later, that is okay too!
Who can be a Summit Ambassador?
You can be a Summit Ambassador! Just invite friends, family, other advocates, or healthcare professionals - anyone to attend. Read up on some tips to become a Summit Ambassador.