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SUMMARY:Pharma Blood-Money Protest for Insulin-Rationing Victims
DESCRIPTION:Insulin corporations are killing people with diabetes\, so for World Diabetes Day\, we’re delivering blood-soaked bags of money to Pharma’s front door. \nWe WON’T let Pharma hide their guilt. \nTheir predatory pricing led to the insulin-rationing deaths of ten Americans in the last two years. In honor of Jesimya\, Jada\, Josh\, Kayla\, Meaghan\, Micah\, Jesse\, Alec\, Antavia\, and Shane\, we must keep the pressure on. \nParents and family of the deceased will be traveling to the event and need your support. Boston physicians will declare a humanitarian crisis. Massachusetts citizens with diabetes will share how they are suffering and scared.  \nThe fight is right here and right now. NO MORE DEATHS. \nWhat you can do:\nAttend in-person and make sure to RSVP on Facebook. \nParticipate by choosing to sponsor a bucket of blood.
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/march-to-demand-lower-drug-prices/
LOCATION:Galaxy Park\, Cambridge\, 238 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter event,drug price campaign,insulin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Aines":MAILTO:saines@lowninstitute.org
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SUMMARY:April 30th action at Harvard Medical School
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday April 30\, leaders in biotech\, health care administration\, and government will be attending an event at the Longwood Fund — and we will be there too! We are holding a protest in front of the meeting building\, to make sure the attendees can’t ignore the insulin pricing crisis. We will have speakers\, chanting\, and direct actions. \nOur next meetings for to plan the event will be April 17 from 9-10am by phone and April 25 from 7-8:30 in person. \n \nFor more information and to RSVP\, contact organize@rightcarealliance.org. 
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/april-30th-action-at-harvard-medical-school/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Chapter event,insulin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150023
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SUMMARY:Sanofi Protest/Die-in - Right Care Boston
DESCRIPTION:Mothers to deliver ashes of children who died rationing insulin to Cambridge drug corporation \nCivil disobedience\, die-in planned by drug price activists \nThe mothers of two young adults with diabetes who died while rationing insulin last year will deliver the ashes of their children to Cambridge pharma corporation Sanofi. The mothers will be joined by activists from at least five local groups that are demanding a reduction in insulin prices so that no more people die. \nSanofi is one of the Big Three manufacturers of insulin that are charging as much as a 5\,000 percent markup on their products. Three people with diabetes died while rationing last year\, including the children of the two mothers\, Antroinette Worsham and Nicole Smith-Holt\, who will be leading the protest. \nDETAILS \nFriday\, November 16\n11:30am  – Gather at Micro Center\, 730 Memorial Dr.\, Cambridge\n12:00pm – Arrive at Sanofi Corporation\, 640 Memorial Dr.\, Cambridge \nProtest and civil disobedience against the high price of insulin. Marching\, chants\, die-in\, speakers\, sign-holding\, and delivery of ashes. \nJoin patients\, nurses\, doctors\, healthcare professionals\, students\, and others to protest outrageous insulin prices. Sponsoring organizations include the RCA (Right Care Alliance)\, the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America)\, PNHP (Physicians for a National Health program)\, Harvard Medical School Racial Justice Coalition\, and others. \nView the PRESS RELEASE \nDownload flyer for the Sanofi event (pdf) \nDownload media alert for Sanofi event (pdf) \nFore more information\, email us at organize@rightcarealliance.org
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/sanofi-protest-die-in-right-care-boston/
LOCATION:Sanofi Corporation\, 640 Memorial Drive\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter event,insulin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T163000
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SUMMARY:Affordable Insulin Concert/Speakout - Gainesville\, FL
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 4th from 1 PM-4:30 PM\, Right Care Gainesville is partnering with the UF Diabetes Institute to hold an open-air concert and speak-out to raise awareness of the high prices of insulin. We plan to highlight the many challenges those with Diabetes now face – Insulin costs (nearly $1\,000/month\, liquid gold)\, glucose monitoring costs and logistics\, and access to health care. \nThere will be music\, educational tables\, speakers to present their personal stories and perspectives\, and  caregivers from UF Health to speak about their challenges trying to provide effective care to our diabetic population.  \nTo join the event or volunteer\, email Fred Southwick (fsouthwick@gmail.com)
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/affordable-insulin-carnival-gainesville-fl/
LOCATION:bo diddley plaza\, Gainesville\, FL
CATEGORIES:Chapter event,drug price campaign,insulin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T183000
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SUMMARY:Panel on drug price collusion and corruption
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday May 2 at 6:30pm at the RCA Headquarters to discuss collusion and corruption in drug prices with two health care law experts. The event will be broadcast on Facebook Live starting at 7pm ET.\n \nSpeakers include:\n\nHannah Brennan\, a member of the legal team bringing a class-action suit against insulin manufacturers will give us a history of the case\, challenges\, and important updates.\nAlex Arnold\, a law student at Boston University and member of Right Care Boston\, will speak about the role of Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) in increasing drug costs\, and the viability of forming a publicly funded state-run PBM. This session will be recorded live on Facebook.\n\nThe event will be at our office\, 21 Longwood Ave in Brookline. We’re a quick walk from the Coolidge Corner T station\, and limited parking is available. Please come a few minutes early to get a parking spot! \n** The second floor of our building can only be accessed by stairs. Please let us know if you have trouble climbing stairs and we will provide an alternative accessible site. ** \nRSVP using this form below: \n \n 
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/panel-on-drug-price-collusion-and-corruption/
LOCATION:The Lown Institute Office\, 21 Longwood Ave\, Brookline\, MA\, 02446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter event,drug price campaign,insulin
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SUMMARY:Rally Against Insulin Profiteering
DESCRIPTION:Join the Right Care Alliance and #Insulin4All advocates on Sunday\, April 8th for a demonstration regarding high insulin prices in the U.S.  \nSign up on Facebook here!  \nThe hashtag #Insulin4all was created by T1 International\, an organization that has been fighting against high insulin prices for many years. Check out their website and follow them on Twitter! \n \n People are dying because they cannot afford their insulin. About seven million Americans are dependent on insulin to sustain their life. High insulin prices are causing more Americans to ration insulin to make it last longer – a dangerous practice that led to the deaths of two young men last year. We hope to create pressure to reduce insulin prices and improve transparency on drug prices in the U.S.  \n NOTE: We will be meeting near the Portrait Gallery on F street between 7th and 8th street NW.  \n Bring yourself and\, if you wish\, a sign and a chair! We will be leading chants and will have patients share their stories. \n  \nSign up on Facebook here! 
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/rcdc-insulin4all-demonstration-for-affordable-insulin/
LOCATION:national portrait gallery\, 8th and F Streets\, NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Chapter event,drug price campaign,insulin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T120000
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SUMMARY:RCA Rally Against Drug Profiteers
DESCRIPTION:The Right Care Alliance is standing in solidarity with those who have suffered needless\, preventable deaths from the lack of access to medicines they need to survive. We call on institutions in the Longwood Medical Area\, including some of the world’s most prestigious medical innovators and health providers\, to join our fight to improve access to these essential medicines\, starting with insulin. \nWe will be holding a march in Joslin Park\, next to the Joslin Diabetes Center. Join us to hear from patients\, talk to clinicians in the area about insulin prices\, and make some noise! \nFor materials\, go to the Right Care Boston page \nSign up on Facebook here!
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/insulin4all-patient-solidarity-march/
LOCATION:Joslin Park\, 1 Joslin Place\, Boston\, MA 02215\, 1 Joslin Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02215
CATEGORIES:insulin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180326T120000
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SUMMARY:Insulin Cost Tweetchat
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Twitter on March 26\, 12-1pm ET for an interactive discussion about the problem of out-of-control insulin prices! We’ll be chatting about how insulin costs have increased\, how far people are willing to go to get insulin\, whether Big Pharma’s justifications hold water\, and more. You don’t want to miss it! \nHere’s how to participate: \n\nFollow @RightCareNow on Twitter\nLog onto Twitter at 12pm ET on Monday\, March 26\nUse the hashtags #Insulin4all and #RightCare to follow the conversation\nGet chatting!\n\nThe hashtag #Insulin4all was created by T1 International\, an organization that has been fighting against high insulin prices for many years. Check out their website and follow them on Twitter! \n \n  \nInsulin 101\nInsulin is a hormone that helps turn blood sugar into energy. Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce or respond to insulin. For the 1.23-3 million people in the US with Type 1 diabetes\, their pancreas doesn’t produce insulin. Without taking insulin\, people with Type 1 diabetes cannot turn food into energy\, and will die in a matter of days. \nType 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body develops a resistance to insulin. About 4 million people with Type 2 diabetes use insulin to manage their blood sugar and avoid long-term complications like vision impairment and nerve damage. \nOver the past few decades\, the price of insulin has risen to astronomical levels. In 1996\, the list price of a vial of insulin (about a month’s worth) was $21. In 2010\, it rose to $112\, and again in 2017 to $275 a vial! The reason? The “big three” companies that manufacture insulin have no regulations on what they can charge and no generic competition\, so they raise prices to whatever the market will bear.  \nThe Right Care Alliance launched a campaign in mid-February targeting high insulin prices\, to organize clinicians\, patients\, and the public around this crucial issue. Learn more about the campaign\, read more facts about insulin\, and sign up for our direct action on our campaign page. \n 
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/insulin-for-all-tweetchat/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:insulin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T140000
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SUMMARY:Insulin Price Write-a-thon!
DESCRIPTION:Are you mad about out-of-control insulin price increases? Write about it!\nAs part of the Right Care Alliance drug price campaign\, we’re holding a Write-a-thon to raise awareness about out-of-control insulin prices and advocate for policies to make insulin affordable\, by writing op-eds and letters to be published in local media.  \nTo sign up\, fill out the form below: \n \n \nWrite-a-thon details\nOn March 10th starting at 10am EST\, chapter members will gather in person or on Skype to write op-eds and letters to the editor\, and then submit them to our local papers. There will be groups in cities all over the country\, so you can participate no matter where you are.  \nParticipants can write collaboratively\, with partners\, or as solo authors. You can write either with a partner in the same location as you\, or we can match you with somebody in a different city. You don’t have to be an experienced writer to participate.  Editors will be available\, and help will be provided to get your pieces published.  \nLink to videochat\nhttps://zoom.us/j/794700141  Or if you need to use phone instead of video chat\, here’s the phone number: 669-900-6833\, access code 794700141# \nIf you have not used Zoom video chat you will need to download the application. This only takes a few minutes.
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/insulin-price-write-thon/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:drug price campaign,insulin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T193000
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SUMMARY:Diabetes patients & experts - Facebook Live interview
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for this event on Facebook \nThe RCA is kicking off our campaign to lower drug prices with a Facebook Live event on February 27th at 7:30pm. \nOn Facebook Live\, RCA leaders will be interviewing the patients who feel the effects of high insulin prices\, and the clinicians who treat them. \nPanelists include: \n\nLeigh Simmons\, primary care doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital\nDavid Nathan\, director of the diabetes center at Massachusetts General Hospital\nChris Noble\, patient and activist with Partners in Health\nDierdre Waxman\, patient and social worker\nShannon Brownlee (Moderator) – Health care journalist and co-chair of the Right Care Alliance\n\nThe event will be filmed in Boston\, but other chapters are gathering together to watch the Livestream and participate in the discussion remotely. \nWatch the interview live on the Right Care Alliance Facebook Page. And contact the chapter leader in your city to learn more about a local meetup to watch.
URL:https://rightcarealliance.org/event/diabetes-patients-experts-facebook-live-interview/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:drug price campaign,insulin
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