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Summit Leaders Program

Are you interested in taking your prostate cancer advocacy to the next level? Do you want to learn how to become a more effective advocate both in Washington and at home? Join a team of committed advocates working to become leaders in the prostate cancer community. 

Group of ZERO advocates on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington D.C.
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Patients. Survivors. Caregivers. Daughters. Sons. Husbands. Wives. The people in the prostate cancer community have many roles. Make “Leader” one of yours. The Summit Leaders Program offers a deep dive in prostate cancer policy that will help you to make a bigger difference. This interactive educational opportunity will increase your knowledge of prostate cancer biology, the policymaking process, and advocacy best practices, positioning you to use your story more effectively in the fight to end prostate cancer.

This select group will form the core of our 2025 Summit advocates, leading the charge on Capitol Hill and helping their fellow advocates to make policy changes.

What does it mean to be a Summit Leader?

The Summit Leaders Program makes you part of an elite team that is invited to exclusive virtual training seminars, one-on-one training from Government Relations experts, and financial aid to come to D.C. and advocate. All of our members are required to:

  • Attend all virtual training seminars.
  • Come to DC and meet with your legislators as part of the 2025 ZERO Advocacy Summit (financial aid is available for all Summit Leaders Program participants).
  • Be willing to share your story far and wide!

What you'll learn

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DateTopic
October 8, 8-10 p.m. (ET)Prostate Cancer 101/201
October 21, 8-10 p.m. (ET)"I’m just a bill…" 
A Guide to the Legislative Process
November 4, 2024, 8-10 p.m. (ET)ZERO’s Federal Policy Priorities
November 14, 2024, 8-10 p.m. (ET)ZERO’s State Policy Priorities
December 9, 2024, 8-10 p.m. (ET)Fundamentals of Advocacy
January 7, 2025, 8-10 p.m. (ET)"Facebook, and Twitter/X, and OpEds, Oh My!"  
Using Press & Social Media to Support Advocacy Efforts
January 22, 2025, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (ET)Storytelling for Impact
January 10, 2025, 8-10 p.m. (ET)Summit Attendees: Group Roleplay Session  
+ One-on-one roleplay sessions w/ ZERO staff
February 23-25, 2025ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit

* dates and times still being confirmed.

 

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