Health Care Rallies All Across NC on Saturday, August 29th

The novelty of the news coverage of the rowdiness of the health care reform debate is wearing off. And as the dust settles, we realize that the lies about reform didn't stick and that there are more people in North Carolina who support real reform than opponents who don't.

Our numbers have always been larger than the side fighting against reform, but at the beginning of Congress' August recess, opponents were more visible. That is not the case any more, and we need to end August with a real display of public support so our Senators and Representatives remember what they are working for when they return to Washington.

Come to the rally and listen to our speakers who include:

* Rev. Dr. William Barber of the NC NAACP
* MaryBe McMillian of the AFL-CIO of NC
* Bob Jackson of the AARP
* Margarida Jorge, National Field Director for HCAN

Also, there will be a choral performance from the great folks at Fruits of Labor and a skit from Billionaires Against Health Care Reform.

You are not going to want to miss this event!

We need as many people as possible to come and show their support, but we also need volunteers. Click here to volunteer to gather signatures on letters or petitions to Senator Kay Hagan. We also need people to help clean up after the event. If you want to be a member of the Green Crew and make sure we leave the Capitol as nice as we found it, please click here.

Here are the Details About the Events Happening This Saturday:

RALEIGH HEALTH CARE CAN'T WAIT RALLY

WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

WHERE: State Capital Building (south side)

FOR MORE INFO: Debra@ncjustice.org, 919.856.2169 or NC Fair Share 1.866.302.0031


ASHEVILLE HEALTH CARE CAN'T WAIT RALLY

WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WHERE: Pritchard Park on Patton Avenue

FOR MORE INFO: Leslie Boyd, 828.243.6712


GREENVILLE HEALTH CARE CAN'T WAIT RALLY

WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

WHERE: Corner of Charles Blvd. & Greenville Blvd.

FOR MORE INFO: Frank, 252.327.8843


CHARLOTTE HEALTH CARE REFORM EDUCATIONAL FORUM

WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 2009 3:30 - 6:00 PM

WHERE: Greater Mount Sinai Baptist Church

1243 West Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208

WHAT: To inform, educate, and provide facts to the citizens of Charlotte about Healthcare Reform

FOR MORE INFO: Gautami Desai at 704.779.9250 or gdnclt1@gmail.com.


Because of advocates like you, we will win health care reform! Thank you for all that you do, and bring a friend with you!


Warm Regards,

Pat McCoy and Lynice Williams

on behalf of the NC HCAN Steering Committee

p.s.- If you live in Eastern North Carolina and would like to come to Raleigh for the Rally, please see the information below:

2 FREE Bus Pickups in Wilmington

1- 6:00 AM Longshoreman Union Hall
2 - 6:30 AM Independence Mall

NC Kay Zwan -NCFS organizer is the coordinator for the Eastern NC Bus that will stop in Pender, Duplin, and Cumberland Counties please call her 713.267.2792. Let us know if you need transportation from your county.