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Washington D.C. – September 16, 2026 – New York State Sen. Roxanne Persaud received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contributions in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN presents

KENOSHA, Wis. – Wisconsin State Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R - Pleasant Prairie) received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contribution in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN presents

JACKSON, Miss. – September 16, 2026 – Mississippi state Rep . Sam Creekmore and state Sen. Walter Michel received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of their significant contribution in

Washington, D.C., – Cathy Peters was recognized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) this week in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies. ACS CAN presents the award to a staff person who has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in the

Washington, D.C., – Wisconsin was recognized as the country’s top state advocacy team by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of their exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies. ACS CAN presents this award to combined staff and volunteer teams that have worked together

DES MOINES, Iowa – Clara Cirks was awarded Ambassador Constituent Team (ACT) Lead of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her exceptional commitment to advocacy work and making cancer a national priority. Since stepping into the IA-03 ACT Lead role, Clara has

Washington, D.C., – Greta Johnson was presented the National Professional Achievement Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her dedication to championing the organization’s mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. ACS CAN presents the award each year to a staff

Más de 750 pacientes de cáncer, sobrevivientes y activistas de los 50 estados, Washington, D.C., Guam y Puerto Rico, que representan casi todos los distritos congresionales del país, estarán en el Capitolio esta semana para dejarles claro a los miembros del Congreso que el cáncer debe ser una prioridad nacional.

Más de 750 pacientes de cáncer, sobrevivientes y activistas de los 50 estados, Washington, D.C., Guam y Puerto Rico, que representan casi todos los distritos congresionales del país, estarán en el Capitolio esta semana para dejarles claro a los miembros del Congreso que el cáncer debe ser una prioridad nacional.