Why I Donate
I donate to RheumPAC, because if you don’t have a seat at the table, you are on the menu! It opens doors to legislators who can enact beneficial policies for rheumatology professionals and our patients. I hope we can continue to grow our influence on Capitol Hill, but the onus is on each member of the ACR and ARP to step up to the plate and make that happen.
Sean Fahey, MD
Piedmont Healthcare - Mooresville, N.C.
The advocacy work of the College through RheumPAC is essential and offers an opportunity to engage with legislative leaders and discuss issues important to our patients and the entire rheumatology team caring for them. I also appreciate the judicious stewardship decisions of RheumPAC when using my financial contributions to help meet the needs of all College stakeholders.
Hazel Breland, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, CLA
Medical University of South Carolina - Columbia, S.C.
I donate to RheumPAC because I have seen firsthand how it creates relationships between the ACR and lawmakers. These relationships allow our advocates to find out what is happening on Capitol Hill and intervene on behalf of our profession and our patients. Even the most well-meaning government officials will always require our input about the complex nature of our work in the context of the larger U.S. medical system. RheumPAC helps us provide that critical input.
Angus Worthing, MD
Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, PC - Washington, D.C.
As a physician-scientist in an academic center, I place utmost importance on such issues as research funding and workforce training. My donations to RheumPAC have resulted in discussions between the ACR and our lawmakers on research funding priorities, as well as expansion of workforce training and loan repayment programs. Having frequent conversations with lawmakers helps bring awareness, and RheumPAC donations promote those lawmakers who support our issues.
Kristine Kuhn, MD, PhD
University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus - Aurora, Colo.
Rheumatologists need to understand that RheumPAC is one of the only mechanisms whereby we can try to influence and affect the opinions of our legislators about critical issues. Keeping RheumPAC well-funded is critical and essential to our survival as a specialty.
Norman Gaylis, MD
Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Specialties - Aventura, Fla.
Where does my donation go?
- ACR/ARP Members contribute to RheumPAC with evey dollar raised going woards electing Members of Congress.
- The RheumPAC Committee, made up of volunteer ACR/ARP members, determines a bipartisan list of candidates to support.
- Money is spent to educate and elect those who can positively address the issues facing the rheumatology community.
- Legislators supported by RheumPAC are your voice in Congress and advocates on your behalf.
- Legislation is enacted that allows rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals to provide better access to care.
