SB 597 HEARING DATE

I believe the hearing date for Missouri Senate bill 597 is going to be 03/15/06. It's soon I know but ANYONE who can attend please be there or get those emails and letters written quickly. We have GOT to show support . I will update if I hear that the date is any different. I WILL be attending the hearing to speak for us . I want my voice heard and a face for them to see that goes with my story. I'm a real person and I deserve equal rights to life saving treatment. Again-anyone who can attend please do so. There is so much power in numbers. Dannielle

Thank you for the update. I have been getting all of my friends and family to e-mail in support of it. I will pray that God gives you the words to say that touch the hearts of the committee and make them realize that this is the only way for most people to have a chance at life. I will have my church praying as well. God bless you and if I can do anything, please let me know. Jeff. City is a distance from me and I am not able to go before them myself.... I will be thinking of you and hopefully you can feel my vibe as you speak. Thank you again Dannielle. God Bless You and everything you are doing for the fight! Kimberly Dawne

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has developed an advocacy guide on this issue. It can be found at http://www.obesityaction.org/advocacy/missouri.php and includes a sample letter as well as contact information for the legislators who will be voting on this issue. For those of you not familiar with the OAC, we are a patient-based non-profit organization dedicated to elevating and empowering those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. Our Board of Directors is composed of nine volunteers with six of them being weight-loss surgery patients. More information on the OAC and our wide variety of educational and advocacy activities can be found at www.obesityaction.org . I urge you to raise your voice and become an advocate on this important issue. Joe Nadglowski President and CEO Obesity Action Coalition