On May 23, 2023, we gathered in Washington, DC to celebrate passage of the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which had been signed into law a few months prior. It was one of the greatest days of my life, and I think that was true for many of the people in attendance that day.
My favorite part was the Congressional Awards Ceremony, where members of Congress who had led the LTA over the years spoke about how meaningful this effort was to them as well. It took nearly 13 years, and many people wondered if we’d ever get the bill across the finish line. But we did, and it’s a good reminder that big changes don’t come quick and are never easy, but they are doable.
I hope you’ll enjoy this trip down memory lane, and please remember that the video above and photos below are for your personal viewing only, and may not be shared or re-used in any manner, in part or in full, without our explicit written permission.
Reception on May 22, 2023:
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Awards Ceremony & Congressional Meetings on May 23, 2023:
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- Click here to view attendee photos taken during the Awards Ceremony
- Click here to view attendee photos taken during Congressional Meetings
We also have a photo montage containing hundreds of images spanning nearly 13 years of advocacy, from the bill’s introduction in 2010 through the celebration that took place in May 2023.
I am grateful to each and every person who was part of this journey, some of whom are no longer with us today, but their legacy and love lives on through what they helped achieve.
More work lies ahead, but there is nothing we can’t accomplish if we continue to harness the power of our collective voices, and approach each challenge with the same passion and resilience it took to pass the LTA.
Thank you for being part of this community!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaAdvocacyGroup.org
