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HCAO' Garden Party for H.O.P.E
You are invited
HCAO’s Garden Party for H.O.P.E.
September 18, 2022 (2-5 p.m.)
Bella Madrona Gardens in Sherwood Oregon
 
After two+ years of pandemic, it’s now time to
gather together to celebrate our movement’s
successes as we take on the challenges that lie ahead.

The event features gorgeous gardens; a Mexican buffet with wine and beer; live music by Dr. Bruce Goldberg’s R&B HomeBrew Band; an auction; special guests; And updates on the movement for universal healthcare.
Don't miss it! 
The "Right to Health Care" Campaign
Measure 111--Now is the Time
The Right to Health Care Campaign is ramping up.
  • Here is the website where you can find information, volunteer, and/or donate.
  • Phone bankers needed every Saturday, 11am-1pm. Sign up here.
  • Check out the growing list of diverse organizational supporters here.
  • Has your organization signed on? Organizational sign on in support is here.
  • Campaign Manager Emerson Hamlin can be reached at righttohealthcareoregon@gmail.com.

Inform everyone in your circle and network that the Right to Health Care Measure 111 is on the ballot this November and to vote in 2022.

To register to vote or to update your registration go the State of Oregon Elections.

At this time you can directly support our efforts by providing additional financial support to HCAO. Donate Now.
Autumn's Appeal for Universal Health Care
Listen as Autumn speaks the truth about bankruptcy in this short video clip.

Note Autumn's taped fingers because Autumn has been delaying care due to costs.

To quote a recent, all too common and painful message: "I have health insurance but I don't use it because it is too expensive."
Great Time to Send Letters to the Editor (LTE's)
You Can Write One!

Check out this powerful LTE recently published in The LaGrande Observer as a model.

Step into action. Write your own LTE. Get your personal message out in this fight for universal healthcare. Here is how. (list of newspapers)

Story sharing is another powerful tool in the movement. Share your story and/or help others share theirs at https://www.hcao.org/share-your-story.
League of Women Voters Support Single Payer
From the latest newsletter of the national LWV health care caucus: "Following a landslide vote at the National Convention, the US health care position now explicitly favors single-payer, universal, non-employer-based health care.... Money directly siphoned off the top is only one price we pay for a consumer business model (versus one that provides health care as a necessary public good, like public education and public safety). ...We pay for it in poor health; preventable deaths, wage stagnation, care deserts, health injustice etc. Single payer is truly an opportunity we cannot afford to refuse."
Read More. Listen to recording of New York League presentation.
Chapter Volunteers in Full Engagement Across the State!
HCAO Central Oregon Connects at Oregon Education Conference in Bend
OHSU med student gather in support of HCAO
Kids and Family show support
at Fremont Fest
Cyclists proudly support the movement
Use these pictures and this article with and commentary by HCAO Linn County Chapter Chair Rick Staggenborg in the Albany Democrat-herald entitled "Albany faithful pick up mantle for universal health care" to inspire your own engagement.

Chapters around the state passionately spread the message that HCAO is fighting for equitable, affordable, comprehensive, high-quality, publicly funded healthcare! To join the action in your community to build awareness and gain supporters contact your local Chapter Chair or Kate Pfister-Minogue at mobilization@hcao.org.
To volunteer complete the volunteer form
Your Financial Support Is Needed
The work to educate about and advocate for universal healthcare is possible ONLY because of YOU.
For further information and questions, contact Linda Alband (operations@hcao.org).
Please become a member, make an additional contribution, or volunteer.
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