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6 de Abril de 2026

Henderson Saddle Association Lights of Hope Event Patti has been an exceptional volunteer for Team Nevada, as a breast cancer survivor, Patti has taken her journey and research scientist background to continuously support ACS CAN. As an ACT Lead for her district, she has made it her mission to remain in front of her federal legislators to champion programs and gain support for cancer initiatives such as MCED. Patti has also been a leader in her fundraising efforts for Lights of Hope. Always leading the state in revenue while planning for the next opportunity. Patti's LOH equestrian event has become a must attend for Southern Nevada.

6 de Abril de 2026
Alabama

Cancer advocates gathered to celebrate the passage of new laws aimed at reducing cancer disparities and saving lives. The policies, championed by ACS CAN, will increase access to crucial cancer care for Alabamians who have state-regulated health insurance plans.

3 de Abril de 2026
Nacional

As the administration releases its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on Congress to maintain its longstanding bipartisan commitment to robust, increased investments in cancer research and prevention.

2 de Abril de 2026
Kentucky

The Kentucky legislature passed House Bill 2, codifying provisions of the new federal Medicaid law related to Medicaid work reporting requirements and co-payments into state statute.

1 de Abril de 2026
Ohio

Ohioan Channels Grief Over Wife’s Cancer into a Lifelong Advocacy Mission

1 de Abril de 2026
Puerto Rico

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) appointed a new member from Puerto Rico to its Board of Directors. The Board provides leadership and guidance for ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, which supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

1 de Abril de 2026
North Dakota, South Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. — Jessica Gilbertson, a longtime community advocate and organizer, has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as government relations director for North Dakota and South Dakota. The Bismarck native, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, will lead ACS CAN’s efforts to

1 de Abril de 2026
Nacional

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announces two new members alongside newly-elected leadership officers to the Board of Directors for 2026.

1 de Abril de 2026
Puerto Rico

La Red de Acción contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer (ACS CAN) nombró a un nuevo miembro de Puerto Rico para su Junta Directiva. La Junta proporciona liderazgo y asesoramiento a ACS CAN, la filial de la Sociedad Americana del Cancer que aboga a favor de políticas públicas y soluciones legislativas basadas en evidencia, para poner fin al cáncer tal como lo conocemos, para todos.