BrainPAC is the American Academy of Neurology's political action committee (PAC) dedicated to representing the interests of AAN members in Washington, DC. Since 2007, BrainPAC has helped educate federal legislators on vital issues affecting neurologists and has increased the Academy's profile and influence among key congressional decision-makers. BrainPAC is an essential tool in the Academy's efforts to advocate on behalf of neurologists, their patients, and their profession.

BrainPAC facts:

• BrainPAC is the only PAC in Washington, DC, dedicated solely to neurology.
• Since its inception, 1,900 AAN members have invested nearly $1,000,000 in BrainPAC.
• A bipartisan organization, BrainPAC has contributed more than $500,000 to individuals on both sides of the aisle who are running for election in 2012, including several first time candidates.
• During the 2010 congressional election, 91 percent of candidates supported by BrainPAC went on to win their elections.

A strong BrainPAC will take neurology's influence to the next level during the 2011-12 election cycle.

We invite US AAN members to learn more.

For more information, contact Derek Brandt at dbrandt@aan.com.