Volunteers across Louisiana have been engaging their communities, educating people about President Obama’s health care plan and urging supporters to call their member of Congress. On October 20, 2009, Louisiana took part in an OFA national movement to help make at least 100,000 calls to Congress and to especially let the Louisiana Congressional delegation know how important health insurance reform is in the state of Louisiana.
Leading the charge on October 20th were seven New Orleans retirees who made calls as part of a Senior-to-Senior phone bank. Becoming fast friends, the group shared stories from previous campaign phone bank experiences and rallied behind a common cause: to demonstrate that Louisiana seniors support the President’s health insurance proposal, including the public option.
After an orientation by New Orleans community organizer Lee Madere, the callers reached out to peers and dispelled health reform myths and encouraged others to call Congress. In just over two hours, the group made over 350 calls and got nearly 100 commitments. By the end of the day, Organizing For America blew past their national goal and finished the day with an astounding 314,000 calls to members of Congress.
“Watching the thermometer rise throughout the day was a thrill,” said Lee. “It’s great to know that Louisiana seniors we a part of helping the nation surpass 100,000 calls. We also realize the importance of being consistent and making calls every day. My team plans to get together again next week.”
It’s Time To Deliver for the thousands of Louisiana seniors will benefit from health insurance reform. We’re closer now than ever.
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