On October 22, Kim and I were invited to attend the 15th anniversary of the Gastrointestinal Society’s annual fundraising gala/dinner, which also celebrated their 50th anniversary as an organization. I know what you’re thinking – why on earth would we, an organization that represents patients with lung-related diseases, be invited to an event that represents patients with digestive-tract diseases? And why would we even want to attend? This is where community engagement and advocacy come in. ...