Season 1 Episode 11 | February 15, 2025
From Awareness to Action: How ITP Patients Can Influence Policy
In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, host Barbara Pruitt dives into the critical role of advocacy in making immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) a recognized priority in Washington. Joined by PDSA President and CEO Caroline Kruse and Government Relations Consultant Jim Romano, they discuss the ongoing fight for federal funding, the importance of patient voices in policy change, and how you can get involved—whether in person or virtually. Learn how sharing your ITP story can influence lawmakers, push for Centers of Excellence, and secure essential resources for the ITP community. Tune in to discover how you can be part of this powerful movement for change!