Welcome! Thank you for joining us at the 2026 Virginia Cancer Action Day. This impactful event will take place on Wednesday, February 4th from 8:00am to 1:00pm. This page will provide you with all of the resources you need to feel prepared and confident going into the day of advocacy. This year we are supporting cancer patients by improving access to life-saving medications by advocating for a bill that will eliminate expensive and unexpected co-pays.
2025 Cancer Action Day volunteer photo in front of the General Assembly!
When & Where
Date: Wednesday, February 4th
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST
Location: General Assembly Building, 201 N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219
- House Subcommittee Room 9 (Floor 9)
Parking: Parking for Capitol Square visitors is available from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the 9th and Franklin Street Parking Deck. Parking rates are (debit or credit cards only) $5/hour or $20/day. Visitors must take their ticket with them for re-entry into parking facility. Parking fees can be reimbursed using our Expense Form linked below. You will also receive an Expense Form at the event.
This parking deck can be accessed by heading North on 9th street after turning onto or crossing Main Street. Immediately after the Bank Street stop light the parking deck entrance is on the left. Along with the Google Directions below is a map showing the paid public parking deck.
Google map directions for parking deck: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FFcDo5o5pkAbrmQEA
ADA Accessibility Within the General Assembly Building: The first pedestrian entrance to the Capitol Grounds is ADA accessible. The building has wheelchair accessible restrooms, ramps and elevators. There is barrier-free access on all floors. If you need additional assistance, please contact [email protected].
Agenda
Pre-Event Virtual Training: Tuesday, January 27th 6:30pm - 7:15pm (training will be recorded)
Cancer Action Day: February 4th, 2026
8:00 a.m. Check In, Breakfast, and Networking
Location: General Assembly Building, 201 N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219
- House Subcommittee Room 9 (Floor 9)
8:15 a.m. Welcome: Our Plan and Purpose
Marc Mazza, Regional Senior Manager
Stacey Markendorff, State Lead Ambassador
Cody Wolf, Vice State Lead Ambassador
8:30 a.m. Policy Updates: Understanding Our Ask
Mollie Montague, Government Relations Director
8:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker:
Senator Russet W. Perry
9:00 a.m. Meetings with Lawmakers & Volunteers
11:30 a.m. ACS CAN recognition from the gallery of the Senate.
Those available meet Mollie in 1st floor entry atrium to proceed to capitol for recognition from the gallery of the Senate.
12:30 p.m. Optional lunch:
Meriwether's Cafe in the General Assembly Building
Volunteer Packet
Virginia 2026 Cancer Action Day Volunteer Packet - This packet will provide you with all of the information you need to know going into Cancer Action Day. We will review this information on our Cancer Action Day Training on Tuesday, 1/26/26 at 7p.m. This will be a helpful resource as you prepare for the big day!
Post Cancer Action Day
Expense Form - utilize for mileage reimbursement/ train fare/ bus fare/ tolls/ parking/ meals etc.
Volunteer Feedback Form - Please share how your experience at Cancer Action Day was. This helps us make future events better!