Be an Advocate
What does it mean to be an advocate?
Advocates are people who speak out about something they believe in on behalf of themselves and/or others. Through IFFGD, outreach to Members of Congress informs policymakers about the needs of people affected by digestive health issues and how they can take meaningful action.
Digestive health advocacy through IFFGD brings concerned parties together to ensure that we carry clear, impactful messages. Adding your voice to this growing chorus helps expand critical research, initiate important legislation, and facilitate the development of new treatment options. It can be as simple as sending an email or making a call to a legislative office.
Become a digestive health advocate
Here's What You Can Do – It's Easy To Get Started
Identify yourself as a digestive health advocate, and begin receiving information from IFFGD about current and upcoming legislative efforts . . .
► E-mail Dane Christiansen at dchristiansen@iffgd.org.
In the e-mail include your name, address with zip code, and a brief description of your interest in digestive health advocacy.
Advocates tell their stories
Here are the experiences of people living with the challenges imposed by functional GI disorders. Through IFFGD and digestive health advocacy they have put their hopes for change into action.