BOISE, IDAHO - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted a legislative breakfast this morning at the Idaho State Capitol. ACS CAN volunteers, including cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers advocated for policies and appropriations to reduce the toll tobacco is taking on Idahoans.
Volunteers met with lawmakers, including Minority Caucus Chair, Idaho State Sen. Janet Ward-Engelking (D). Cancer survivors and advocates highlighted the importance of enacting prevention policies that help people quit tobacco and deter kids from ever using tobacco products.
ACS CAN is making the following fact-based policies a priority in Idaho this legislative session:
More than 10,000 Idahoans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, with more than 3,000 expected to die. It is vital lawmakers act to prevent cancers caused by tobacco use.
To get involved, visit www.fightcancer.org/states/idaho or follow ACS CAN Idaho on Twitter.
ACS CAN hosts 'Cancer Action Day' in Idaho