METAvivor's comprehensive Advocacy program includes two major events: The Stage IV Stampede: an in-person, advocacy event held in Washington DC held in October each year and Ground Swell, a premier virtual advocacy event held in February each year. The two annual advocacy events are 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 2024 Stampede on October 8-9, 2024, 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. We will also host the virtual Ground Swell event in February of 2025.
OCTOBER 8-9, 2024
Welcome to the 9th annual METAvivor Stage IV Stampede information page. This year, the Stage IV Stampede will be in person at the Holiday Inn-Capitol Hill.
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!
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
EVENT LOCATION
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - 550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024
EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 8th
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Volunteer Training (Stampede Volunteers Only)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mandatory Advocacy Training - Holiday Inn (550 C St SW) - Congressional 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 9th
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM Line up for the MBC March to the Capitol (March will begin promptly at 8:45 AM)
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM MBC March to the U.S. Capitol Lawn
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM MBC Remembrance - U.S. Capitol Lawn
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Walk to Cannon House Office Building
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM House Breakfast (Cannon Caucus Room)
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Divide into State Groups
11:00 AM - 3:45 PM - Senate and House Meetings
4:00 PM - Meet at Dirksen Senate Office Building (cafeteria) for Debrief
In the run-up to the Stage IV Stampede, we will provide training materials and empower you as an advocate (links to trainings listed below). You will learn how to effectively use your voice and share your personal story to make a siginifcant impact by:
July 25th 12:00pm ET - State Captain Stampede Training | WATCH RECORDED STATE CAPTAIN TRAINING HERE
July 30th 12:00pm ET - Stampede Boot Camp: Advocacy 101 | WATCH RECORDED TRAINING (use passcode *HwNEV4B)
Aug 1st 6:00pm ET - Issue 1 - Increase Funding for MBC Research & SEER Funding | WATCH RECORDED TRAINING HERE
Aug 6th 6:00pm ET - Issue 2 - Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act | WATCH RECORDED TRAINING (use passcode 8Z9EdQ.2)
Aug 8th 12:00pm ET- Issue 3 - Drug Parity Act | WATCH RECORDED TRAINING (use passcode w6Q6T0w@)
Oct 1st 6:00pm ET- Stampede Full Group Training
**Participants are strongly encouraged to attend/watch the webinars listed above. These webinars will provide insight and vital information on various subjects related to Stage IV Stampede.
STATE CAPTAINS
This year, State Captains will play a pivotal role in organizing state participants. METAvivor's State Captains are poised to use their leadership, passion, and knowledge to mobilize their state's advocates to take action and make a difference in the MBC community. If you are interested in being a State Captain please make sure to notate that when registering.
Confirmed captains, please find resources here.
A list of confirmed State Captains and their contact information can be found here.
**If you are unable to attend in person, we will be sending more information in the coming months about our MBC Ground Swell initiative later in the year.
