Senate Script
My good friend, Mayuri Saxena has ALS (or instead mention anyone you know who has ALS), and is fighting for her life. I’m calling to ask the Senator to co-sponsor the ACT for ALS bill, Senate Bill 1813. That’s 1-8-1-3. ALS is 100% fatal and untreatable. This bill can change that. It will help people who are Dying Waiting get access to potentially life-changing treatments that are stuck in clinical trials.
(wait for their response, which will either be “Thanks I’ll forward that” or “what about the Bill” or they’ll ask for your contact, including your address to check if you’re a resident/constituent)
Reply with;
I’m actually part of a patient-led grassroots effort advocating for ALS patients in your state. While I may not be a resident, my good friend Mayuri Saxena & thousands of others can no longer speak or type to reach out to their Senators. . .
We’re fighting to pass this bill before the end of the year. It is the Top 100 most cosponsored bills in the last half century! In the House, the Bill has 326 cosponsors & passed UNANIMOUSLY out of committee. We expect a vote on the House floor before the end of the year. Now the ball is in the Senate's court. As of Nov 10th, S.1813 has over 41 sponsors in the Senate. That's why we need the Senator's help urgently.
Can you please have your Legislative Director, or SENIOR HEALTH staffer look at bill S.1813 and ask the Senator to please co-sponsor it?
(Mayuri) is a good friend, and her prognosis isn’t good – but she and so many other dying ALS patients could benefit from this bill.
If you have any questions, you can contact my friend’s brother, Mayank Saxena.
(if they want, give them Mayank's info Mayank444@yahoo.com or cell 646-267-7613).