Hello , When I first started on this journey. I didn't have a clue what advocacy was. I had my very first meeting in a library in Washington DC. 3 people showed up, at the next meeting 10. In a year I had 150 people attending. It was not easy getting to this point. Back in the day, social media wasn't such a big thing. You had to write letters; I would visit hospitals, doctor's offices, and businesses. I contacted different organizations that started helping me with speakers, programs, food, and drinks. It was a hard journey, but worth every step. My advice is to never give up and let your voice be heard. Diane (Team Member)