Join cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates, and public health partners from across Delaware for Cancer Action Day 2025. Together, we will urge lawmakers to expand access to biomarker testing, so more patients can access the personalized, life-saving treatments they need. No advocacy experience is needed — just your commitment. We’ll provide training, resources, and support.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Locations:
- Legislative Review and Training
Dover Public Library
35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 - Meetings with Legislators
Delaware Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901
Run of Show
10:00 AM – Check-In, Coffee, and Networking
Location: Dover Public Library
10:30 AM – Legislative Review and Training
Location: Dover Public Library
- Welcome and Event Purpose — Anja Aniere, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
- Partner Updates
- Aleks Casper, Delaware Director of Advocacy at the American Lung Association
- Sean Dwyer, Delaware Director of State Government Affairs at the Alzheimer’s Association.
- Policy Briefing, Understanding Our Ask and Impact — Lance Kilpatrick, ACS CAN
- Meeting Prep and Group Script Review — Anja Aniere, ACS CAN
- Meeting Practice — Breakout Groups
11:30 AM – Wrap-up and Walk/Drive to Legislative Hall
12:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Lawmaker Meetings and lunch
Location: Delaware Legislative Hall
- Individual and group meetings with legislators
- Complete report back forms
2:15 PM – Group Photo and Event Close
What You Need to Know
Legislative Visits: We will schedule appointments with your representatives based on the address you provided during registration. In Delaware, one of the most effective ways to engage with legislators is through informal conversations in the hallway. We will provide training on how to approach lawmakers and communicate our legislative priorities during the morning session. Please be prepared for a dynamic day with potential last-minute changes. If your lawmaker is unavailable, you will leave informational materials at their office.
Food and Refreshments:
- Coffee and pastries will be served during morning check-in and training at the library.
- Lunch will be provided at the Legislative Hall cafeteria. Attendees are welcome to grab lunch between meetings or eat after our meetings have wrapped.
Attire: Business casual attire, please wear blue on top. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, as we will be walking around the Legislative Hall.
What to Bring:
- A government-issued photo ID (required for Legislative Hall entry)
- A water bottle and any personal essentials
Parking Information:
- Library: Free parking available onsite
- Legislative Hall: Parking is available at the Delaware Public Archives
121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North, Dover, DE 19901
Security:
Guests must enter the Legislative Hall through the West Side entrance, which faces the Legislative Mall. Government-issued photo ID is required. All attendees must go through a security checkpoint.
Accessibility:
If you need accommodations to fully participate, please email Anja directly.
Materials
These materials will be emailed to all registrants before the event, and printed copies will be provided onsite:
After the Event
- Please complete the Report Back Form to share feedback from your lawmaker meetings.
- Share your photos and advocacy stories on social media using #DECAD25
- Tag our partners:
- @ACSCAN and @acscande
- @LungAssociation
- @alzassociation
Questions?
Please contact:
Anja Aniere
Delaware Grassroots Manager, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 240-277-0310