The METAvivor Stage IV Stampede is our signature annual advocacy event designed to raise attention to the needs of the metastatic breast cancer community. The Stampede brings together patients, caregivers, and supporters, including family members, friends, and those who have lost a loved one to metastatic breast cancer. During the 2023 Stampede, we will be advocating in-person in Washington DC to advance Stage IV, metastatic cancer research and improve access to quality healthcare and benefits for individuals impacted by MBC.
October 17-18, 2023
Tell Your Members of Congress, "Don't Ignore Stage IV"
Welcome to the 8th annual Metavivor Stage IV Stampede information page. This year, the Stage IV Stampede will be in person at the Holiday Inn-Capitol Hill.
Registration is officially open HERE and you can sign-up for Advocacy updates and alerts HERE.
In the run-up to the Stage IV Stampede, we will support you with online training materials that help you be the best advocate for yourself by using your voice and your personal story to make a difference by:
The Stage IV Stampede is part of Metavivor’s ongoing grassroots advocacy efforts designed to raise attention to issues relevant to the metastatic breast cancer community with members of Congress. The Stampede is our biggest and most important event. We hope you will join us.
METAvivor will be back in-person for the eighth annual Stampede in Washington DC. Also, this year, there will be an even greater emphasis on advanced training and preparation for the Stampede to make it as easy as possible to participate. For now, you can find advocacy tools and resources HERE on our website.
**If you are unable to attend in person, we will be sending more information in the coming months about our MBC Ground Swell initiative in November.
Friday, September 8th at 1:00 PM EST - Civics 101 and Why Advocacy
Thursday, September 14th at 1:00 PM EST - Appropriations and Federal Funding
Friday, September 15th at 1:00 PM EST - Coverage and Access, Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Tuesday, September 19th at 1:00 PM EST - Coverage and Access, Cancer Drug Parity Act
Wednesday, October 4th at 4:30 PM EST - Stampede Kickoff and Virtual Training Session (Mandatory for participants)
**Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the webinars listed above. These webinars will provide insight and vital information on various subjects related to Stage IV Stampede.
Tuesday, October 17th
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Mandatory Volunteer Training for Stampede Volunteers
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Advocacy Training - Holiday Inn Washington Capitol
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Reading from Andrew Silver’s Play IV - Capitol Ballroom
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Advocacy Reception - Capitol Ballroom
7:00 PM - Renew and Make New Friendships - Dinner on your own
Wednesday, October 18th
8:30 - 8:40 AM - Line-up - MBC March to the Capitol
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM - Half-Mile MBC March to the U.S. Capitol
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM - MBC Recognition - U.S. Capitol Lawn
9:45 AM -10:00 AM - Walk to Russell Senate Office Building
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM - Senate Breakfast
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - State Groups
11:00 AM - 3:45 PM - Senate and House Meetings
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Debrief - House Dining Room
Please contact [email protected] for volunteer opportunities and information.
