National Cell-a-Thon Day

Today is National "Cell-a-Thon" Day

The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR) has planned a coordinated effort today to show President Bush the amount of support for embryonic stem cell research, and for H.R. 810 in particular.

StemPAC and other advocacy organizations hope to flood the White House with phone calls on Tuesday, August 9 -- the fourth anniversary of President Bush's stem cell policy announcement.

H. R. 810, to allow federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, has passed the House and is awaiting action in the Senate, where Majority Leader Bill Frist has announced his support. Bush is threatening a veto if it passes.

STEMPAC's CALL TO ACTION:

Call President Bush (202-456-1414) and ask him to

"SIGN H.R. 810 INTO LAW WHEN THE BILL PASSES THE SENATE"

You can also leave a message on the White House comment and suggestion line at 202-456-1111.

Talking points:

1) Embryonic stem cell research has the potential to treat and better understand a host of diseases such as Parkinson's, juvenile diabetes, spinal cord injuries, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's, and ALS.

2) Polling data shows that embryonic stem cell research is supported by a majority of Americans. (Even a majority of Republicans).

3) More than 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic and debilitating diseases and their families want to see this legislation become law.

The StemPAC Team
StemPAC.com/

The organizers didn't say so, but this seems like a call to make on your cell phone. ( Sorry, no self-control. Could not resist.)