More than 225,000 children are impacted each year due to cancer and congenital disorders. Many will have severe consequences and sadly will not make it through the year. Helping kids is a moral imperative.
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act is crucial to address these rare diseases. By supporting this legislation, we can empower scientists to accelerate groundbreaking research, develop innovative treatments, and ultimately improve countless children's and their families' lives.
Most of Congress is behind this important legislation, but Kentucky Senator Rand Paul and Utah Senator Mike Lee are hold-outs. Let’s ensure they know just how vital this legislation is to American families.
What Can You Do?
If you are in Kentucky or Utah, contact your Senator TODAY and urge them to support the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 (S. 1624). If you have friends or family in those states, please encourage them to act. We’ve made it super-easy. Simply fill out the information on the right. Then, share your story. Lastly, click send and an email will be delivered to the Senator. Let your voice be heard!
The Value of Kids First
Over the past decade, Kids First has generated $88 million in pediatric research investment. Without funding renewal through the current S. 1624 bill, these crucial projects may stall or be abandoned altogether. That's where you can help. Urge your elected officials to continue this crucial program for our children by passing the Gabriella Kids First Research Act 2.0.
This crucial legislation will continue to:
- Fund lifesaving pediatric research: Provide essential funding for groundbreaking research to combat childhood cancer and other serious illnesses.
- Improve kids’ lives: Support innovative treatments and therapies that have already extended and improved the lives of children in our state.
- Accelerate scientific discovery: Fuel the next generation of pediatric research, bringing hope to families across your state and beyond.
Let’s Continue to Put Kids First in Pediatric Cancer and Rare Disease Research
Don’t Wait. Act Now.
If you live in Kentucky or Utah, you can help ensure a brighter future for your state’s children by taking a few minutes to contact your elected officials. Select your state to open an email pop up that you can edit and send to your senators. We encourage you to insert your personal story after the opening paragraph. If you're not a resident of Kentucky or Utah, please be sure to share with friends and family that are residents in these states.
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