METAvivor's comprehensive Advocacy program includes two major events: The Stage IV Stampede: an in-person, advocacy event held in Washington DC held in October each year and GroundSwell, an impactful virtual advocacy event held in February each year. The two annual advocacy events are designed to maintain policy makers’ awareness of the needs of the metastatic breast cancer community throughout the year. The Stampede and GroundSwell each brings together patients, caregivers, and supporters, including family members, friends, and those who have lost a loved one to metastatic breast cancer.
February 24th - March 6th, 2025
Traveling to our nation's capital is not possible for many in our MBC community. Therefore, we launched a new virtual advocacy program. Virtual meetings enabled METAvivor Voices from around the country to participate in GroundSwell--METAvivor's inaugural GroundSwell month of advocacy conversations.
The spring advocacy event was the perfect opportunity to educate new Members of Congress about MBC and the unique needs and reality of those living with MBC. Not only were 90 METAvivor Voices advocates able to talk to lawmakers and Congressional staff, but they also strengthened ties with other MBC patients, caretakers, and loved ones in their states.
This annual event enables METAvivor Voices to bolster the impact of our in-person Stampede and Hill Day each October.
State Captains are responsible for encouraging MBC patients and loved-ones in their state to participate in METAvivor's advocacy events. Additionally, State Captains are tasked with coordinating and scheduling advocacy meetings with the state’s two Senators. METAvivor provides legislative priority documents and training so the State Captains are poised to use their leadership, passion, and knowledge to mobilize the advocates in their group to take action and make a difference for the MBC community and the federal policies that impact their lives. If you are interested in being a State Captain please make sure to notate that when registering.
Confirmed captains, please find resources here.
OCTOBER 5-7, 2025
The Stage IV Stampede is part of METAvivor’s ongoing grassroots advocacy efforts designed to raise attention to issues relevant to the metastatic breast cancer community with members of Congress. The Stampede is our biggest and most important event.
We’re calling all advocates, thrivers, caregivers, and allies:
Hill Day is back—and your voice matters more than ever.
EVENT REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SUMMER 2025
EVENT LOCATION
YOTEL Washington, D.C. - 415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Cutoff date for call-in reservations: Friday, September 12, 2025
Book online here:
or call central reservations (toll free): 1-833-319-1883
**Please reference the arrival/departure date and program name – METAvivor Stage IV Stampede
EVENT SCHEDULE
Tentative Schedule (times subject to change):
October 6
Registration: 9:00am-4:00pm
Programming & Advocacy Training: 12:00-5:00pm
Reception: 5:00-7:00pm
October 7
Hill Day
Each year, METAvivor brings metastatic breast cancer to the forefront of national conversation! Join us as we meet with lawmakers, share our stories, and advocate for federal action that saves lives.
Whether you’ve been before or are joining for the first time, you belong in this movement.
**If you are unable to attend in person, we will be sending more information in the coming months about our MBC GroundSwell initiative later in the year.
