amateur 30-second PSA spot in favor of health care reform.
You never know where you can make a difference, where you might break
through with information about our disease.
Last December the Obama-Biden Transition Team called for living room
meetings on health care reform, and asked for those who held meetings
to send in a written report.
Eight of us decided to take up the challenge, and ...
Our report ended up chosen to represent the state of Delaware on the
White House website for health care reform:
http://www.healthreform.gov/communityreports/delaware/delaware_19711.html
And we heard later about Senators and Congressmen who had read the report.
I know there are a lot of young people out there suffering from this
disease, caring for a parent who has this disease, frustrated that a
close friend or loved one has this disease.
Furthermore, health insurance problems in the U.S. fall
disproportionately on the heads of young people, because once you are
no longer covered by your parents' insurance, it can be very
difficult to get coverage.
I have both private health insurance and Medicare, and this disease
is hard enough. I can't imagine how bad it must be for young people
to begin with, and young people without even the basics of health insurance.
There is also the daily trial of living with a disease nobody believes exists -
And for young people, that could lead to what is effectively publicly
sanctioned kidnapping - the fear (or reality) of being sent to foster
care because nobody believes in your disease.
Now, I know there are older folks my age who know their way around
expression through media (not me) -
But I think this one was really made specifically for you young folks.
The top submissions will be voted on by the public
Remember, even if you don't win, everyone who sees your entry will
learn something they never knew before (anything they learn about
having this disease is something they never knew before ...).
Put it on You-Tube, and tell us all about it.
GO FOR IT!
Mary Schweitzer
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From "Organizing for America"
This is your chance -- you ingenious, insightful, funny people out
there -- to make a 30-second ad telling the story about why the
status quo has got to go, or explaining how the Obama plan will
ensure we get the secure, quality care we need without breaking the budget.
The top submissions will be voted on by the public and a panel of
experts, with the winning ad aired on national television. This is
your opportunity to add your voice and creativity to the debate, get
some great exposure for your work, and make a huge difference.
Click here to get started.
<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c10217/6beb5f98/ddcb9cf7/11885f8e/175966045/VEsH/>
<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c10217/6beb5f98/ddcb9cf7/11885f8e/175966045/VEsE/>
No experience is needed -- if you have an idea, we want you to give
it a shot. And if you know someone who is especially handy with a
camera, please forward this note along right away. Just make sure you
submit your ad by October 18th.
Your video could be as simple as you talking straight into the
camera, as complex as a full-blown production with a script and
special effects, or anything in between.
We're looking for serious videos: You can tell your personal story
about how the broken health insurance system has affected you. You
can illustrate the big picture about what's wrong now and how the
President's plan will help with animations, charts, and facts.
We're looking for funny videos: You can parody those trying to
scare us into inaction (between the lying pundits and the insurance
company spin doctors, they've given us some good stuff to work with).
And we're looking for new ideas we never would have thought of but
we know will blow us all away.
We know that compelling videos can touch people in a way that words
alone simply cannot. The messages that regular people put together
will make a bigger difference than any false smears or slick ads the
other side can dream up. And who knows -- your creative, powerful, or
touching video could help tip the balance in favor of health reform.
So go get started today!
http://my.barackobama.com/videochallenge
<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c10217/6beb5f98/ddcb9cf7/11885f8e/175966045/VEsF/>
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I can't wait to see what you come up with,
Natalie Foster
New Media Director
And
All of us in the ME/CFS community - make us proud. - Mary Schweitzer
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Okay, here are the pesky details:
<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c10217/6beb5f98/ddcb9cf7/11885f8b/175966045/VEsC/>
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
MAKING A CONTRIBUTION WILL NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING. VOID WHERE
PROHIBITED. Contest open only to U.S. citizens who are legal
residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia and 18 or
older (or of majority in entrant's state). Contest starts 12:01 AM ET
on 9/26/09 and ends 11:59 PM ET on 10/18/09. Winners will be selected
by 11/7/09 and notified by phone and/or e-mail by 11/9/09. One winner
will receive the following prize: all or part of the winner's video
may be used in a TV ad associated with DNC's health reform campaign
(approximate retail value: $0). Twenty finalists will be selected by
a panel of judges comprised of DNC employees; the winner will be
selected by public voters and a panel of experts. Entries will be
judged on the following criteria: the most apt, creative, original
and interesting video; demonstrated impact concerning supporting
health insurance reform; and clarity of message concerning supporting
health insurance reform. Odds of winning depend on the number and
quality of eligible entries received. Contest subject to Official
Rules. To enter, create an original 30-second video supporting health
insurance reform, upload the video to http://www.youtube.com
<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c10217/6beb5f98/ddcb9cf7/11885f85/175966045/VEsD/>
, and complete the entry form at
http://www.barackobama.com/videochallenge
<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c10217/6beb5f98/ddcb9cf7/11885f87/175966045/VEsA/>
. For full details, restrictions and Official Rules, visit
http://www.barackobama.com/videochallenge
<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c10217/6beb5f98/ddcb9cf7/11885f87/175966045/VEsB/>
. Sponsor: Democratic National Committee, Inc., 430 South Capitol
Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003.
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