Thursday · 09.09.27
Advocating for Change
Families take the Hill state by state, into the offices of their elected officials, saying their children’s names to the people with the power to act.
Washington, D.C. · Three Days
LIFELINE DC
09.09.27to09.11.27
Three days that turn grief into national action: families on Capitol Hill, leaders at the Summit, and the nation on the National Mall.
Thursday to Saturday
A Massive Crisis Demands a Massive Response
Three days in the capital: in the offices of Congress, in the room where policy gets made, and on the National Mall.
Friday · 09.10.27
Educating for the Future
The Summit on Synthetic Drugs brings together leaders from across the country and around the world to face the next wave of synthetic drugs and shape the policies that will protect our families.
Saturday · 09.11.27
Walking in Solidarity
Families and advocates walk the National Mall together, the culmination of walks held in cities and towns across the country.
Full schedule and times announced in 2027. Details subject to change.
Two Ways to Take Part
Find Your Role in D.C.
Lead your state’s delegation on Hill Day, or join us for one day or all three.
Lead Your State on Capitol Hill
State Captains bring their state’s families into the offices of their senators and representatives on Thursday, September 9.
- 1Raise Your HandApply to lead your state’s Hill Day delegation. Co-captains welcome.
- 2Open the Captain VaultTraining, the meeting script and leave-behind, your delegation plan, and registration links to share.
- 3Book Your MeetingsRequest meetings with your members’ offices and report each booking back to UAF.
- 4Join the Captains on SlackCoordinate with your delegation and UAF staff. Your invite is in the Captain Vault.
How Captains Use Slack
Slack is a free messaging app, like a group text with folders. It is where State Captains and UAF staff run Hill Day together.
- A channel for your state’s delegation
- Hill Day updates and captain call links
- Booking confirmations and help with offices
- Shared files: script, leave-behind, Capitol map
Come for a Day or All Three
Families, advocates, and supporters are welcome at every part of Lifeline DC.
- 1RegisterChoose Hill Day, the Summit, Walk for Lives D.C., or the full three days.
- 2Get the Lifeline DC AppYour schedule, maps, hotel details, and your personal Hill Day card in one place.
- 3Meet Your State on Hill DayYour State Captain will connect with you before September 9.
- 4Plan Your TripHotel block and travel details open in 2027.
The Lifeline DC App
Free, nothing to download. Tap Open the App below, then Add to Home Screen in your phone’s browser.
Can’t Make the Trip?
Take Action Without Coming to D.C.
Dear Washington
Can’t make it to D.C.? Your voice still can. Write a letter and your State Captain will carry it into the halls of Congress on Hill Day, September 9. Every letter is a family Washington can’t ignore.
Tell Congress We’re Coming
On September 9, families from across the country arrive on Capitol Hill. Send a message now so your members know constituents from your state are coming, and that we expect them to listen.
Forms and Sign-UpsEvery Form in One PlaceRegistration, State Captain, take-action, and partner links, sorted by who you are.
Need help with a form? [email protected]
Nationwide · Saturday
Before D.C., the Nation Walks.
05.15.27
Walk for Lives returns to cities and towns across America on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
