Anticipated Expenses for Lobbying in Washinton D.C.

As a member of the adult congenital heart association (ACHA), I have been invited to Washington DC on February 10, 2009 to participate in the National Congenital Heart Lobby Day.

I will attend meetings with my Senator and House of Representative's office to raise awareness of congenital heart disease (CHD) and ask for their support of a national CHD registry and CHD research and education.

I've calculated the anticipated expenses.

Airfare: $350
Hotel: $400
Meals: $100
Subway/Cab Fare: $100
Miscellaneous: $50
TOTAL: $1000

So my financial goal is $1000
To date 52% of the expenses have been pledged.
If you would like to contribute please send donations to the following.

US Bank

c/o Alicia Jones

15380 W 119th St
Olathe, KS 66062

Please be sure to put 6111 on the check.

This is the last 4 digits of the account - the bank needs this info to post your contribution accurately.
It has been suggest to me to have all of the founds together one month prior to the lobbying date.
So, I ask that founds be sent by January 10, 2009, please.

Thank you to everyone for your support!

Taking Off

I've checked with the ACHA to see if there is funding assistance available and because this "day" is not a program there is none. However they have been able to work out a discounted rate for hotel lodging.

Overcoming my congenital heart disease and the experiences that come with it have fueled my desire to lobby and advocate.

I plan to share my experiences while in Washington D.C. via this blog. In the meantime I'll keep you posted with pledges made. I'm using this blog as a means of giving back.

Thank you to each and EVERYONE of you who have pledged so far to make this dream come true. And I look forward to hearing from others who would like show their support.

Anything you post here will be public. Please email me if you would like to communicate privately. feekeymarie@gmail.com

I am sending additional posts showing what funds are needed, along with what funds have been pledged. Directions on where to send the donations will be given at that time.

I'm grateful to share this process with you.
Love and smiles,
Alicia