On February 18-19, 2025 Center for Lyme Action will host its annual Virtual Fly-In to connect advocates with their Members of Congress. Last year more than 400 advocates registered for more than 250 meetings with Congress Members.
A fly-in is an advocacy event where participants from across the United States meet with the DC staff of their elected Representatives and Senators to advocate for increases in federal funding for Lyme disease. Occasionally the Members make themselves available for the meetings. In addition to the Fly-in meetings we will hold a preparation session and a training session. See the agendas below.
AGENDA
Tuesday February 18, 2025
3:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET
- Introductions and Agenda
- Remarks from U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators
- Lyme Appropriations Requests Review
- Online Platform Logistics Overview
- Expert Panel Remarks
- Lyme Champion Awards
Wednesday February 19, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm ET
- Virtual Fly-in Meetings with Congress Members
All meetings will be scheduled to accommodate time zones.
Each attendee will be scheduled on average 3 30-minutes meetings.
TRAININGS
Monday February 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00pm PT
Storytelling Workshop for advocates
- Hosted by Generation Lyme
- Optional workshop for all advocates
- Learn to share effective personal stories
Wednesday February 12, 2025
3:00pm ET – 4:30pm ET / 12:00pm PT – 1:30pm PT
Fly-in 101 Training for new advocates and those who would like additional training
- Talking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation
- Online Platform Logistics Overview
- Essentials for Effective Advocacy
- Practice Session and Role Play
- Additional Preparation Steps
Thursday February 13, 2024
4:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT – 2:00pm PT
Fast Track Training for experienced advocates
- Talking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation
- Online Platform Logistics Overview
- Essentials for Effective Advocacy
- Practice Session and Role Play
- Additional Preparation Steps
Thursday February 13, 2025
8:00pm ET – 9:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT – 6:00pm PT
Provider Training for healthcare providers
- Talking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation
- Online Platform Logistics Overview
- Essentials for Effective Advocacy
- Practice Session and Role Play
- Additional Preparation Steps