Day One- Saturday, May 2

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration

10:00 AM – 6:15 PM
Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Lobby Day Briefing
If you are planning to attend Lobby Day, this briefing will provide you with the appropriate information and tools to effectively lobby your Members of Congress. Attending a Lobby Day Briefing is mandatory for anyone participating in NBCC’s Lobby Day on Capitol Hill. NBCC’s Legislative
priorities and lobbying strategies are discussed.

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
First Time Attendee Orientation
Led by NBCC/F board members and veteran advocates, this session will help first- time attendees navigate the conference program and get the very most out of the many opportunities presented. Special attention will be given to key plenary sessions, must-attend workshops and special events. A warm
welcome to our international attendees.

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Raising Change: Meaningful Ways to Support the National Breast Cancer Coalition/Fund
Have you ever wondered how you could give back to the National Breast Cancer Coalition/Fund after conference? Would you like to understand the connection between fundraising, long-term social change and movement-building? Come learn ways you can promote the National Breast Cancer Coalition/Fund throughout the year from “friendraising” by spreading the word about our advocacy and education work, to engaging your network in small-dollar grassroots community fundraising.

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Annual Advocacy Training Conference Opens
Announcements, Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Conference Dedication.
Fran Visco, J.D., President, National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund

3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
PLENARY SESSION: So What’s New in Breast Cancer?

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Emerging Leaders Meeting (invitation only)

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Women With Balls®: STRIKE! Breast Cancer 4th Annual Advocate Challenge
Join us for an evening of food, fun and friendly competition. Help support programs that train advocates to speak up and out about the scientific and health care issues that affect their lives.

Bowlers - Show us what you’ve got! Raise a minimum of $500. Bowl, eat, drink and compete for Best Bowler prizes. Women With Balls® T-shirt provided.

Cheerleaders - Not a bowler? Not a problem! Raise a minimum of $250. We’ll spare you the bowling. Eat, drink and compete for the Best Cheerleader prize. Women With Balls® T-shirt provided.