HOPA Virtual Hill Day
HOPA's Virtual Hill Day will take place on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024!
On Virtual Hill Day members like you will meet with legislative staffers who work in the offices of their elected officials to advocate on issues important to individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
Together we will optimize the care of individuals affected by cancer.
Apply Now!
Anyone can apply!
Whether you are a hematology/oncology pharmacist, cancer patient/survivor, or caregiver you understand the power of pharmacy practitioners and how they help those on their cancer treatment journey.
This is a chance for advocates like you to amplify cancer patients experiences and to be heard by government officials.
All expertise levels welcome!
You do not need prior advocacy experience or have an in-depth understanding of government processes to participate.
HOPA will guide and train Virtual Hill Day advocates to harness their experiences and communicate effectively during their meetings. Volunteers will be paired with at least one other HOPA member who has experience advocating during HOPA’s Hill Days.
Application Timeline:
- Application Closes: April 10th, 2024
- Acceptance Notifications Sent to Participants: Friday, April 12th , 2024
- Participant Trainings: Week of April 22nd, 2024
- Virtual Hill Day Event: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
Apply Here
Member Stories Submission
During Hill Day, impactful stories need to be shared, not only to provide better understanding of the role of hematology/oncology pharmacists, but to highlight the incredible things that pharmacists do in their individual communities that impact patients on their cancer care journeys.
Please take a few minutes to share your story here.
Share your story here
Recruiting Patient Advocates
HOPA is committed to incorporating the patient voice in our advocacy efforts. As part of that commitment, our goal is to have at least one patient/caregiver on every Hill Day team. We need YOUR help recruiting patients to participate!
Do you know cancer patients, survivors, or caregivers who may be interested in participating?
Encourage them to apply here before the April 10, 2024 deadline!
Looking Ahead
This fall join HOPA members in Washington DC, for HOPA's in-person Hill Day! Connect with elected officials and their staff face-to-face! Meet with political game-changers as you work to optimize cancer care.
Sign-up details coming this summer!