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September 14, 2026EST
Washington, DC

2026 CAN Opener

Please join us for an evening filled with food, fun and dancing on Monday, September 14 th at the annual CAN Opener Dinner & Dancing Celebration. This event is an evening to celebrate ACS CAN volunteers and all their hard work over the past year. The them this year is...

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September 22, 2026EST
Cincinnati, OH

Ohio Cancer Forum

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September 25, 2026
Orlando, FL

Florida Research Breakfast

Mark your calendars now! September 25, 2026 Guidewell Innovation Center, 6555 Sanger Rd, Orlando, FL 32827 Check out the event website for more information and to attend!

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September 27, 2026EST
Charleston, WV

Charleston Lights of Hope

We are excited to invite you to attend our West Virginia Lights of Hope Community Display on Sunday, September 27th from 6:30–8:30 PM at Slack Park (170-198 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301). This powerful event brings our community together to honor those impacted by cancer and remember...

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September 30, 2026CST

The CPRIT Legacy Series: Childhood Cancer

Texas has a story worth celebrating and a future worth fighting for. We are excited for Session 3 of The CPRIT Legacy Series, a virtual Lunch & Learn where you'll learn about how the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas is transforming cancer prevention, treatment and research for millions...

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October 1, 2026PST

Oregon Research & Policy Breakfast: Innovation in Cancer

The ACS CAN Oregon Research and Policy Breakfast: Innovation in Cancer brings together leaders from research, healthcare, business, and public policy to examine how breakthroughs in cancer care move from discovery to real‑world impact. Across the cancer continuum, innovation is accelerating—through advances in precision medicine and targeted therapies, the...

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Photo of of ACS CAN Fundraisers

Organize a Fundraising Event

You choose the theme and place. We'll provide the easy-to-use technology that allows you to create your own highly engaging personal fundraising webpage and invite your friends and family. And don't forget to ask us for some great ACS CAN swag.

Volunteer taking photos of lights of hope bags

Lights of Hope Across America

Lights of Hope is the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s signature fundraising event dedicated to honoring those who have been touched by cancer and remembering those we’ve lost.