Dr. Joel Wallskog | The Work and Hope of React19

“Are there challenges ahead? Yes. We will continue to fight. We will not stop. We will not quit.”

In this episode, Ann sits down with Dr. Joel Wallskog, Co-Founder of React19, to reflect on the achievements of React19 in 2024 and to share what’s in store for 2025.

Joel speaks passionately about his unwavering commitment to ensuring that those who have been injured receive the help and support they deserve.

With hope for the future, Joel expresses heartfelt gratitude for all those on the React19 team, and those injured throughout the country, who are making a difference and positively impacting their communities.

Please Consider a Donation!

Your generosity is what keeps the hope and help alive at React19! 100% of what you give goes right to the injured

Find all the ways to donate here:
https://react19.org/donate

or

Text the word REACT to 50155

Links to topics discussed in this episode:

Interview with Bri Dressen and Caroline Pover discussing their book: “Worth a Shot? Secrets of the “Clinical Trial Participant who inspired a global movement.“

https://react19.org/videos-and-podcasts/thereact19-podcast-17-caroline-pover-and-brianne-dressen-worth-a-shot-secrets-of-the-clinical-trial-participant-who-inspired-a-global-movement

Buy the book here:
https://a.co/d/hB7FhfF

Want to know how to make a difference in your community? Laura will give you step-by-step guidelines:

Laura Demaray:
https://react19.org/videos-and-podcasts/the-react19-podcast-13-laura-demaray-rn-ba-cwon-restoring-hope-for-the-injured

React19 latest Fundraiser:
A Night of Art and Music:
https://rumble.com/v5n1efw-a-night-of-art-and-music-fundraiser-for-react19.html

Steve raised almost $25,000!
Steve Wenger Ride for React19:
https://react19.org/videos-and-podcasts/the-react19-podcast-8-steve-wenger-from-adversity-to-advocacy

Legislation Discussed:
H.R. 9828 End the Vaccine Carve out Act:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9828

H.R.7551 - Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered (LIABLE) Act:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7551/text/ih

H.R. 5142 and H.R. 5143 Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act:
https://react19.org/patients/patient-resources-education/cicp