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public speaking & media outreach
Public speaking & media Outreach
Media coverage on the local and national levels is very valuable to FORCE. Whether it's submitting your story to the local newspaper, speaking at a cancer survivor forum or walk, or being interviewed by the local news; sharing your story can raise awareness of hereditary cancer, help people find support and resources through FORCE, and help those going through similar experiences feel less alone. If you are not comfortable with public speaking or media interviews, you can still share your story through the print media by writing a letter to the editor of your newspaper or submit an article to a magazine or newsletter. FORCE is always looking for article submissions for Joining FORCEs, our quarterly newsletter.
To help you get started, we have developed “how to” guides for reaching the local media and finding speaking or writing opportunities. We have included an outline of a presentation that you can deliver to local groups including cancer support groups, women's groups, nursing, and medical schools. These are all short and easy to read documents and worth taking the time to review.
How To Guides
Media Outreach for FORCE
A great overview of how to approach the media, the types of stories they might be interested in, how to personalize your story, how to prepare for interviews, and much more.
Speaking For FORCE
An overview of identifying speaking opportunities for sharing your story.
Additional Resources
FORCE: My Story
A sample powerpoint presentation which you can download and personalize for your talks.
Public Speaking Tips and Tricks
A quick guide to preparing and practicing your talk.
If you would like more information about how you can share your story with the media, at events, or with other groups, please contact Barbara Pfeiffer at barbarap@facingourrisk.org.
Advocacy
We are always looking for advocates from across the country.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out our Advocacy sign-up form to become a part of our advocacy pool or contact Barbara Pfeiffer at barbarap@facingourrisk.org.
For general information about cancer advocacy see our section on advocacy.