The Details

Name: 2025 Action Days for Childhood Cancer
Start: 2024-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Location: Washington Marriott at Metro Center

Action Days 2025 is a two-day, in-person event in Washington, DC. Thursday, February 27th is our required training day. During training, you will hear from guest speakers and meet fellow advocates to help prepare you for your Capitol Hill meetings on Friday, February 28th.

We are at a critical point on several key policy issues that impact children with cancer and we need a strong showing of advocates at Action Days 2025. Sharing your story with members of Congress will ensure the voice of children with cancer is heard loud and clear!

To apply for a scholarship, click here.

Scholarship registration closes on Monday, January 6, 2025. Applicants who are accepted will be notified on January 10.

Questions?

Please contact [email protected].

Tickets

If you are registering your family, select Family Ticket only for the first family member you register. For every family member after, please select Additional Family Member. This will prevent you from being overcharged.

Hosting our annual Action Days costs the Alliance about $400 per attendee. Your $60 payment will help offset our costs.

Registration

Individual ($60.00)
A registration fee of $60 will help cover training materials and other items to assist in advocacy endeavors.
Family Ticket ($60.00)
A registration fee of $60 will help cover training materials and other items to assist in advocacy endeavors.
Additional Family Member ($0.00)
Please select Family Ticket only ONCE for your family. Every additional member gets this free ticket.

Refunds

Cancellations before February 12 will get a full refund.

Cancellations between February 12 and February 19 will get a half refund.

Cancellations after February 19 will not be refunded at all.

Registration Details

Name

Phone Number

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Address

Age (if under 18)

Dietary Restrictions

Are you attending breakfast on the Capitol Hill day?

Running Total

$0.00

A signed waiver by event participant or parent/guardian is REQUIRED. A link to obtain waivers for all registrants will be shown on the confirmation page.

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Billing Information

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Credit Card

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Address

Mobile Phone Number

Yes, it's okay to send me text messages including confirmations, changes, and updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. View our terms of service & privacy policy.

Hotel Information

Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th St NW, Washington, DC, 20005
1-800-393-2510

Reservations can be booked mentioning the Alliance for Childhood Cancer Action Days event by calling: (800) 228-9290 or (202)737-2200, or click here to register online.

Room blocks are available for $259.
The Alliance for Childhood Cancer has secured a block of 100 rooms for guests arriving on February 26, another 100 rooms for guests arriving on February 27, and 10 rooms for guests arriving on February 28. These rooms cost $259/night plus tax for either a King or Double bed [normally $329-$429/night]. Note that this centrally located DC hotel was fully renovated in 2023!
Rooms are available until January 29 and are first-come-first-serve.

Parking

Valet parking is available onsite at a daily rate of $65 + tax, oversize vehicles $75 + tax. Maximum height 73”.

One Metro Center Parking - 701 13th St NW
1100 New York Ave Garage
City Center Garage - 850 11th St NW
Herald Square - 1250 H St NW
Colonial Parking - 700 11th St, NW

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Action Days 2025 being held?

Action Days 2025 will be held at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center (775 12th St NW, Washington, DC, 20005)

What should I plan on wearing?

It is best to plan on wearing business casual attire throughout Action Days 2025, including for your Capitol Hill meetings on February 28th . This is merely a suggestion; feel free to use your own discretion.

In order to show that we are a unified group, we ask that you also wear your gold gear! Gold ties, scarves, pins, or jewelry are all encouraged.

We ask that you please refrain from wearing gear from your home organization as we are trying to present a united front/message.

What am I doing on February 28th?

On Wednesday, February 28th, you will attend several meetings on Capitol Hill with your home state lawmakers. These meetings will be scheduled for you in advance.

Who should I contact if I have more questions?

Send an email to [email protected].

Faces of Childhood Cancer

Childhood cancer goes beyond statistics. Our children are more than just the cancer they experience. We have created the Faces of Childhood Cancer Project to share their stories with legislators at upcoming advocacy meetings.

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February 27-28, 2025