Welcome Florida Cancer Fighting Advocates!
You have found your way to the epicenter for all of the volunteer information for the priorites we are working on in the Sunshine State!
The Florida Legislature is gearing up for the 2026 Legislative Session & we are consistantly, eargerly working in Washington D.C. to make sure that our voices are heard all across the country.
Make plans to return to this page regularly for updates, actions, and materials to help you amplify your voice & grow your relationships with Floridian lawmakers.
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First Things First:
Meet the team! We are a volunteer lead organization and are excited to have you here. We can't wait to work alongside you to make a healthier Florida and end cancer as we know it, for everyone!
Meet the Florida Staff and Leadership Volunteers here.
Jen Vargas - Florida State Lead Ambassador
Lorrie Steele - Florida Vice State Lead Ambassador
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Welcome to the Team!
A Legislative Ambassador Training Video
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2026 Florida Legislative Agenda:
Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Floridians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2026, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Florida Legislature on initiatives to provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, and to ensure adequate funding for cancer research, lifesaving cancer screening programs, and comprehensive tobacco education and prevention.
Ensuring Access to Quality Care Cancer Prevention & Early Detection
Medicaid Expansion
Cancer Research Funding Reducing the Toll of Tobacco
Click here for an indepth dive into our 2026 Florida Legislative Agenda.
Need help figuring out who your state elected officials are? Click Here and watch this helpful video!
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Florida Volunteer Medicaid Command Center
ACS CAN Medicaid Cuts Workforce One Pager
ACS CAN Medicaid Factsheet
ACS CAN Medicaid One Pager
ACS CAN Medicaid Work Requirements Factsheet
ACS CAN Cuts to Medicaid Worksheet
For more on our Federal work and "What We Do", Click Here!
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Join an ACS CAN Affinity Group!
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is committed to ensuring everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent find, treat, and survive cancer. We know that cancer impacts everyone, but it doesn’t impact everyone equally, and that is why diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital to ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. ACS CAN is centering the lived experiences and voices of our diverse volunteer leaders through our affinity groups that influence, strengthen, and diversity communications, messaging, partnerships, policy initiatives, and volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement within their communities. To learn more, download the ACS CAN Affinity Group one-pager and visit their individual pages!
LGBTQ+ & Allies Engagement Group
ACSí Se Puede Hispanic/Latino Advocacy Alliance (English)
ACSí Se Puede Alianza de Defensa Hispana-Latina (Español)
Asian American & Pacific Islander Volunteer Caucus
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Media Advocacy
ACS CAN Connection- Join our Facebook group of active volunteers to connect with volunteers from across the country, share ideas, and hear about inspiring wins. Be sure to answer the three screening questions when you request membership into the group.
Patch.com- You can use Patch.com to publish stories about your advocacy work in your local community for free.
Have an idea to publish an op-ed or promote our mission through media opportunities?
Email Valentina Palomino at [email protected] (Habla español o inglés)
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Documents Quick Links:
2025 ACS CAN Florida Fall Cancer Action Week Training
2026 ACS CAN Florida State Priorities
2025 ACS CAN FL Cancer Action Week Checklist
Florida Federal Legislators Social Media
Florida State Legislators Social Media
ACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media LanguageACS CAN Social Media Language
2026 Florida CAD Sample Thank You Emails
Florida CAD Hook Line & Sinker Script
2025 ACS CAN Volunteer Fundraising Toolkit
2025 ACS CAN Lights Of Hope Sponsorship Packet (En Español)
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Want Even More?
Head over to our National Volunteer Home Page for more information on our priorities and to see what great work is going on across the country!
Questions? Drop Us A Line!
Natalie Kliné (Habla español o inglés) - South Florida & Puerto Rico Senior Grassroots Manager (Everything East of Lake Okeechobee and the entire Island)
Serena Rodrigues - Central & South West Florida Grassroots Manager (I-4 and Everything West of Lake Okeechobee)
Storm Goodlin - North Florida Senior Grassroots Manager (Everything North of I-4)
Social Media
Download our Training on how to Use Social Media to Fight Cancer
Connect with us on:
ACS CAN Call Reminders
January
Tuesday, January 13th
National State Lead Ambassador Call
(SLA and Vice-SLA's only)
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, January 21st
Florida ACT Lead Call
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
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February
Tuesday, February 3th
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm EST
National All ACT Leads Call
(All ACT Leads)
Notes from the call here
Wednesday, February 11th
Florida ACT Leads Call
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
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March
Tuesday, March 10th
National State Lead Ambassador Call
(SLA and Vice-SLA's only)
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, March 11th
Florida All Ambassador Call
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
Saturday March 21st - 22nd
2026 Florida Volunteer Summit (By Invite Only)
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April
Tuesday, April 7th
National State Lead Ambassador Call
(SLA and Vice-SLA's only)
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, April 22nd
Florida ACT Leads Call
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
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May
Friday, May 1st
Lights of Hope Sponsorship Challenge Starts (runs until June 15th)
Tuesday, May 12th
National All Leads Call & Lights of Hope Rollout (EXTENDED)
Zoom link here
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 27th
Florida All Ambassador Call / Lights of Hope Kick-Off
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
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June
Tuesday, June 2nd
National State Lead Ambassador Call
(SLA and Vice-SLA's only)
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, June 9th
Lights of Hope Volunteer Fundraising Panel
Meeting link available here.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, June 24th
Florida ACT Leads Call
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
June 22th-28th
Regional Lights of Hope Challenge
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July
Tuesday, July 7th
National State Lead Ambassador Call
(SLA and Vice-SLA's only)
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, July 8th
Florida ACT Lead Call
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
Wednesday, July 15th
Lights of Hope Volunteer Fundraising Panel
Meeting link available here.
4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. EST
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August
Tuesday, August 4th
National All ACT Leads Call
Zoom link here.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, August 13th
Lights of Hope Volunteer Fundraising Panel
Meeting link available here.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm