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 will be hosted on Wednesday, February 11th at 12 PM (noon) and 6 PM MST via Microsoft Teams and a recording of the training will be uploaded soon.
Pre-Event Training: Click here to watch (coming soon)
- Pre Event Training Presentation (coming soon)
Event Materials
- Cancer Action Day Participant Packet (coming soon)
- Arizona Legislative Asks Overview (coming soon)
- Arizona Legislative Asks (bill specific) --> Please Review. (coming soon)
- Parking and Driving Directions
- Cancer Action Day 2026 Agenda (coming soon)
- Haven't heard from your lawmakers yet? Use the call script below to contact their office and let them know we are at the capitol!
Additional resources:
- What's my legislative district?
- How Does a Bill Become a Law? (optional review)
- Well Woman HealthCheck Program One-Pager (optional review) (coming soon)
- 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 News Coverage
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.
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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