Cancer Action Events

On Sunday, August 30 a beautiful display of Lights of Hope bags will be set up outside the NC State Capitol for the public to view. We will have special guest speakers, including cancer survivors, and a special walk through the display accompanied by bagpiper. The event will begin at...

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. This year, 2026 is the 16th anniversary of this event.

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...

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...