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Pain is Pain — Call to Action

Pain is Pain — Call to Action: Step-by-Step Guide for Tomorrow, Nov 11

Today We Rise. Today We Unite. Today We Demand Justice.

Our community knows what it’s like to live with suffering. Pain is Pain, and every voice matters. Together, we can make our voices heard and demand responsible, compassionate care for those living in pain.

This guide will help anyone who wants to participate in the Call to Action tomorrow, even if you’ve never done this before.

Step 1: Prepare Your Story

Take a few minutes to write down your personal experience. Keep it brief, honest, and focused:

  • How does chronic pain affect your daily life?
  • What challenges have you faced with access to care?
  • How do you hope policies or awareness can improve?

You can also use bullet points to make it easier to read or share.

Step 2: Decide How You Want to Participate

You can participate in one or more ways:

  • Call a major news network
  • Send an email or news tip
  • Post on a network’s Facebook news page

You don’t have to do all three — even one action counts.

Step 3: Use a Script

Here are ready-to-use scripts. Personalize them with your own experience as needed.

Phone Call Script

Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a concerned member of the public.
I wanted to share my experience living with chronic pain and the challenges I face getting proper care.
I hope your newsroom will cover this issue and amplify the voices of those suffering in silence.
Thank you for your time.

Email Script

Subject line: “Pain is Pain, Please Cover This Story”

Hello [Network Name] News Team,

My name is [Your Name], and I want to bring your attention to the struggles of people living with chronic pain.
Pain is Pain, and too many lives are affected by policies that deny care.
I hope you will consider covering this story to raise awareness and amplify our voices.
I am happy to provide more details if needed.

Thank you for your time,
[Your Name]

Facebook Post Script

Hello [Network Name],

I’m reaching out because people living with chronic pain are suffering in silence, and Pain is Pain.
We need responsible, compassionate care, and media attention can help bring awareness.
Please consider sharing stories of those affected.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Step 4: Contact the Networks

Here is a list of media outlets to contact:

  • ABC News — news.tips@abc.com — (212) 456-2828 — Facebook
  • CBS News — evening@cbsnews.com — (212) 975-3247 — Facebook
  • CNN — cnn@cnn.com — (404) 827-1500 — Facebook
  • NBC News — tips@nbcuni.com — (212) 664-4444 — Facebook
  • Fox News — comments@foxnews.com — (212) 301-3000 — Facebook
  • MSNBC — Facebook
  • PBS — viewermail@newhour.org — Facebook
  • Wall Street Journal — (800) 568-7625 — Facebook
  • Washington Post — lockbox@washpost.com — (800) 477-4679 — Facebook
  • USA Today — cbohan@usatoday.com — Facebook
  • New York Post — letter@nypost.com — Facebook
  • HuffPost — Facebook
  • CNBC — (201) 735-3000 — Website
  • Newsmax — newmax@newsmax.com — (866) 672-6349 — Facebook

Step 5: Take Action

  • Pick a network.
  • Use the script to call, email, or post.
  • Take a screenshot or note the time/date and who you spoke to if calling to track your participation.

Step 6: Share the Movement

Step 7: Stay Confident

Speak or write from your heart.

Your voice matters — even one message can inspire change.

Together, we are unstoppable.

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