Bookmark this site to easily access all the resources you need to prepare for successful lawmaker meetings on February 19th.
We know that part of the magic that goes into an impactful Cancer Action Day is preparation, coordination and resources - coupled with our pre-event training opportunity for learning and practice, and your dedication and passion – will ensure you’re ready for it all.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza
1700 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM MST
Questions?
Please contact Arizona Grassroots Manager, Cristianne Scherrer, at [email protected]
Pre-Event trainings were hosted on Wednesday, February 11th at 12 PM and 6 PM MST via Microsoft Teams. If you did not attend either training, please watch the recording ahead of Cancer Action Day on Thursday, February 19th.
Pre-Event Training: Click here to watch a recording.
Event Materials:
- Cancer Action Day Participant Packet
- Arizona Legislative Asks Overview
- Arizona Legislative Asks (bill specific) --> Please Review.
- Parking and Driving Directions
- Cancer Action Day 2026 Agenda
2026 Arizona Cancer Action Day is over. Now what?
Post Event Materials:
- Lawmaker Thank You Script --> Please call your legislators to thank them or their staff for meeting.
- Lawmaker Meeting Report Back Form (submit one per meeting) --> Please submit one even if you were not a group lead. These Report Backs help us recap which legislators and/or their staff we met with.
- Volunteer Reimbursement Form - You can be reimbursed for mileage related to Cancer Action Day.
How do I meet with members of the Arizona Legislature? Find out which Legislative District you live in then use that information to look up who your three legislators are. Use the Call Script below to contact their offices (referencing the House/Senate contact list) and let them know we are coming to the capitol!
- What is my Legislative District? (Type in the Zip Code you are registered to vote in to find your Legislative District [1-30])
- Who are my Legislators? (By Legislative District, search for your Two House of Representative Members and one Senator)
- House of Representatives Contact List
- Senate Contact List
- ACS CAN Lawmaker Call Script
Additional resources:
- How Does a Bill Become a Law? (optional review)
- Well Woman HealthCheck Program One-Pager (optional review)
- The Tobacco Industry is Not the Public Health Solution (optional review)
- Effective Policies Known to Prevent Tobacco Use and Address Tobacco-Related Disparities (optional review)
- Arizona Cancer Coalition Policy Objectives (optional review)
- Click here to learn more about the 5-year Arizona Cancer Control Plan: ADHS - Arizona Cancer Control Plan
Below Materials, coming soon!
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Local Media Coverage - Cancer Action Day was featured on 12News KPNX in the 6:15 AM showing
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Check out the ACS CAN Press Release recapping the 2026 Arizona Cancer Action Day: Arizona Advocates Call for No Cost Cancer Screenings and Stronger Protections from Big Tobacco at State Capitol
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Thank you to all the organizations that participated in our Partner Walkways. Special thanks to:
- Adelante Healthcare
- Arizonans Concerned About Smoking
- Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (Big Pink Bus)
- Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (Head & Neck and Thoracic Programs)
- Cancer Support Community of Arizona
- Check for a Lump
- HNTSDS
- Mayo Clinic
- Native American Cancer Health Equity (C-NACHE) at Northern Arizona University (NAU)
Volunteering with ACS CAN:
- What is ACS CAN?
- Getting Started
- Become a Legislative Ambassador
- Any Legislative Ambassador or ACT Lead Volunteer is welcome to join the Volunteer Leadership Affinity Groups
- Share Your Story
- Volunteer Reimbursement Form - You can be reimbursed for the mileage you incur to atttend Cancer Action Day.
A look at the past:
Timely Updates:
- ACS has teamed up with American Greetings to give consumers an opportunity to remind their loved ones to get screened for cancer. Anyone can visit this page to view a special collection of digital greeting cards designed to help start the conversation with loved ones about the importance of getting screened for cancer.
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