Every year DPC holds its Advocacy Day event that brings together dedicated advocates to meet with lawmakers at the Capitol. The gathering is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow kidney patients, share your personal journey, hear inspiring stories from others, and elevate the voices of those battling kidney disease to inform policy that improves the health outcomes and well-being of kidney patients.

Participants will be selected based on the quality of their applications, legislative priorities, and previous involvement in DPC’s advocacy efforts. On the application, please tell us a little about yourself and why you think you would be a good candidate for this incredible opportunity.

Gene Blankenship
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“It's an honor for us to be able to come up here, for us to be able to speak on behalf of thousands if not millions of patients.”

Gene Blankenship
Board Member
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“It feels very fulfilling to be able to participate in fighting for these issues that impact all of us.”

Cheri Rodriguez
Board Member
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“You are able to have your voice heard and be a part of a different family.”

Neisha Neil
Patient Advocate
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“I appreciate the opportunity to speak with lawmakers and to meet other patients from around the country.”

Kristal Bell
Patient Advocate
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Advocates on the Hill

Watch our advocates in action, check out some moments from past Advocacy Day events.