I’m A Clubwoman

Days in DC!

by allison on 02/12/09 at 9:00 pm

Allison with NC Senator Kay Hagan

Hi Everyone! I am so excited to report on my recent (and by recent, I mean last week) trip to Washington DC! I traveled with a group of clubwomen from GFWC of North Carolina to visit GFWC’s headquarters and see the sights. It was my first time visiting our headquarters and what an experience that was! However, this post is about my passion in life. If you kept up with the Passion Project last year, you know that I am an advocate for postpartum depression awareness and education. A bill called the Mothers Act was denied by Senate last Summer which would have funded education and awareness as well as a national PR campaign. I can’t tell you how much this is needed! My surprise came in the unexpectedly meeting both Senators from North Carolina. I had a few moments with new Senator Kay Hagan and seized the opportunity. I quickly told her about the Mothers Act (which is being re-introduced this Spring ~ thank you Senator Menendez!) and asked for her support. She was very responsive and I took her card with contact information and plan to follow-up so she will hopefully remember me and most importantly the Bill. I love being an advocate and am looking forward to the day that this legislation is passed!