Frequently Asked Questions

Q. About the Lung Cancer Voices Summit

A. Considering the coronavirus and the subsequent COVID-19 disease outbreak, GO2 Foundation is holding a virtual Voices Summit as an interactive online event that brings the lung cancer community together. This will be an engaging three-day (5 hours per day) event that continues the tradition of research panel discussions, advocacy training, and community networking. Like our 2020 event, the Voices Summit will be held entirely online rather than in Washington, DC.

 Q. What will a virtual conference look like?

A. We will host interactive education and training sessions during the first two days, including keynote presentations, breakout sessions, a live-streamed Lung Cancer Living Room program, and networking opportunities. The third day will be a supported and coordinated Day of Action to virtually meet your Members of Congress and their staff to increase awareness and research funding.

Q. What can I expect during the two education and training days (Tuesday, March 23-Wednesday, March 24)?

A. Plan to be available for 5 hours per day March 23-24.

To kick start the Voices Summit on Tuesday, March 23 you will hear about topics of importance to the lung cancer community and receive special advocacy education and training to help you speak with elected officials. Plus, you’ll participate in an interactive Lung Cancer Living Room live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

On Wednesday, March 24, you will participate in state team breakouts, networking sessions, and focus groups.

Q. What can I expect during the Day of Action (Thursday, March 25)?

A. Plan to be available for 5 hours on March 25.

Based on your registration information, GO2 Foundation will schedule virtual (video or phone) meetings with legislators and/or their staffers for your state team in the afternoon. Each registered attendee will receive appointment information one week before the event. We will provide issue background and talking points which will be available prior to your meetings.

You are expected to attend all your scheduled appointments with the office regardless if the meeting is with the elected official or staffer. Please dial in at least 5 minutes early to be on time and respectful of the congressional calendar. 

Q. Do I make my appointments with my representatives?

A. No. GO2 Foundations’ scheduling company, Advocacy Associates, will schedule appointments for you and provide you with their (mobile app) platform to access your schedule on Advocacy Day. If you have a personal connection to your Member of Congress or a member of their staff, please let us know through the registration process or send an email to Eproctor@go2foundation.org to inform us.

Q. Should I participate in the Virtual Congressional Meetings if I do not like nor voted for my Members of Congress?

A. Yes, but do not tell them you did not vote for them. This event is non-partisan and will educate and raise awareness to elected officials in your state. Even if you did not personally vote for them, as a constituent impacted by lung cancer, they must hear from you!

Q. What policy issues will we be advocating for?

A. With the new Congress beginning in 2021, we have a critical opportunity to educate elected officials on what they must do to move the needle for the lung cancer community.Together we will Tell Congress It's Personal and that they - our congressional representatives - can make a huge impact by elevating lung cancer awareness and increasing research dollars.

Q. I would love to participate but can’t commit 100%. Should I still register?

A. Yes, register now as we will be making appointments for all participants and adding each person to a state team. However, you must give one-week advance notice to cancel your scheduled meetings. It does not look good when we have to cancel the day of or worse, don’t show for the appointment. If you register last minute, it will be difficult to schedule a new appointment with your representative and to add you to existing appointments.

Q. I am not comfortable with public speaking. What will be required of me?

A. If you are the only person representing your district or state, your virtual appointments will be with just one legislative staff person for a one-on-one conversation. If you are not comfortable by yourself, we can assign you to be part of a larger group from another state team, if available. Each group will be led by an appointed state team leader to help first-timers feel more comfortable.