JOIN US IN OCTOBER!
An in-person advocacy event in Washington, D.C.
The METAvivor Stage IV Stampede is an annual flagship event held in Washington, D.C., to honor National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day and channel the passion of those who are impacted by metastatic breast cancer. For two days, we gather in our nation’s capital to provide a platform for a national grassroots movement to raise awareness of metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer, educate policymakers about the challenges faced by affected individuals, and advocate for advancing medical research and improving care. The Stampede welcomes the participation of anyone who is interested in standing up, speaking out, and using their voice to improve health, wellness, and survivability for the metastatic (stage IV) cancer community.
In the runup to the event, METAvivor will provide trainings and materials to empower you as an advocate. You will learn more about our legislative priorities and opportunities to drive change. You will also learn how to effectively use your voice and share your personal story to make a significant impact by:
- Urging your congressional representatives to allocate meaningful funding increases for medical research programs dedicated to controlling and eliminating cancer that has already devastated lives.
- Encouraging your congressional representatives to cosponsor and enact crucial legislation aimed at enhancing healthcare coverage and accessibility for the community.
A short training is also provided at the event, followed by a reception and the opportunity to connect with other advocates, patients, and supporters. Together, participants march to the Capitol and engage in a remembrance ceremony for loved ones, followed by meetings with legislators.
Your advocacy makes an impact.
Thanks to your active participation in annual advocacy campaigns, along with ongoing engagement of legislators, METAvivor has successfully driven advancement and expansion of the federal metastatic breast cancer research portfolio.
Get Involved
Interested in being part of this important and energizing event? Here’s how you can get started.
GET CONNECTED
Registration opens soon for our October 2025 event! If you haven’t already, sign up for METAvivor emails to get event updates delivered directly to your inbox, including upcoming participant trainings.
GET PREPARED
Find out what to expect by exploring materials from our last event:
- 2024 Participant Prep Packet
- WEBINAR: State Captain Stampede Training
- WEBINAR: Issue 1 – Increase Funding for MBC Research & SEER Funding
- WEBINAR: Issue 2- Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
(use passcode 8Z9EdQ.2) - WEBINAR: Issue 3 – Drug Parity Act
(use passcode w6Q6T0w@) - General Advocacy Tools & Resources
CONSIDER BEING A STATE CAPTAIN
State Captains are responsible for encouraging MBC patients and loved ones in their state to participate in METAvivor’s advocacy events. Additionally, they are tasked with coordinating and scheduling advocacy meetings with the state’s two Senators. METAvivor will provide legislative priority documents and training so State Captains are poised to use their leadership, passion, and knowledge to mobilize the advocates in their group to take action and make a difference for the MBC community and the federal policies that impact their lives. If you are interested in being a State Captain, please make sure to notate that when registering.
