Thank you for registering for Cancer Action Day!
Please see below for the important documents and information you will need for Cancer Action Day. These will be given to you in a folder during Cancer Action Day but you can download and review them today.
Contact Anika Khan [email protected] for questions.
Cancer Action Day 2026 Pre-Training Recording is here!
CAD Pre-Training Slides are Here!
General Cancer Action Day Documents & Resources
Washington 2026 Legislative Agenda
Cancer Action Day Meeting Schedule | To be released 1/20
- Want to learn more about who represents you in Olympia before our Jan. 21st meetings? Simply check out this guide How to Research Your Lawmakers | Power Analysis Homework
WA Participant Packet | To be released 1/20
Intercity Transit Schedule for Capitol Campus - Route 14
Learn More About Our Priorities
Biomarker Testing
WA Biomarker Testing - HB 1062 - Fact Sheet - Biomarker Testing FAQ
- Health Equity in Biomarker Testing
- Check out our biomarker testing coverage in Washington campaign website here.
Reducing the Toll of Tobacco
- Investing in Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
- Increasing Tobacco Tax will Increase Revenue
- Tobacco Tax Benefits
- Disparities in Tobacco Use Fact Sheet
- The Tobacco Industry is Not the Public Health Solution
Medicaid Protection
Medical Debt & Cancer
- SB 6105 - Wage Garnishment Fact Sheet
- SB 5993 - Prohibiting Medical Debt Interest Fact Sheet
- Medical Debt & Cancer
- Survivor Views on Medical Debt - 2024
- Key Findings, Medical Debt Poll & Fact Sheet
Washington State Capitol Information
Washington State Capitol Campus Map
Capitol Campus & Grounds Tour Info
Social Media
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Follow & tag ACS CAN Washington on Twitter/X @ACS_CAN_WA & Facebook @ACSCANwa
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Use event hashtags, #WALeg #WACancerActionDay
Meeting Follow-Up & Thank you Resources
- Find your lawmakers office address to send a thank you card here.
- Access the email addresses for both your lawmaker & their staff to send a thank you email with the legisaltive contact information roster here.
- Thank You note template
- Meeting Report-Back:
- Be sure you report on each of your meetings by using our ACS CAN Report Back Form here
- What if you don't have a meeting with your lawmaker?
- There will be an action station for you and you can use this document to help: Phone Calls & Emails Meeting Substitute Templates
A Few Important Event Details
When: Wednesday, Jan. 21st, Check-In & Breakfast start at 8:30 AM
Where: 415 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501, DoubleTree Olympia
What to Wear: Business Casual is always best with comfortable shoes (but don’t put too much pressure on yourself). If you have an ACS CAN WA shirt please bring it! We will be handing out a small quanity of ACS CAN Washington shirts and pins for those who need one.
Meetings: Our team is scheduling meetings with your lawmakers now and your schedule will be available on Wed. Jan 21st at check-in.
Accessibility: Please let me know if you have any needs or concerns. I will be sure we accommodate you so you can join. Here is where you can learn about accessability at the capitol. And infomation about accessible parking at the Capitol.
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch will be provided
Arriving the Night Before?
Requested Lodging: If you requested lodging when you registered you will receive email confirmation or should have already received it. Please reach out to Anika for any questions. Let me know if you have questions or concerns. Check-in is 4 PM at the hotel.
Tuesday Dinner: If you are arriving on Tuesday night, please RSVP to join us for dinner at 6 PM on Tuesday Jan. 20th at Well80 - 514 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Lights of Hope, Washington: Wednesday, Jan. 21st, 4:00 PM @ North Capitol Steps we will host a Lights of Hope display at the Capitol to celebrate and remember those impacted by cancer and commemorate World Cancer Day. Please plan to attend. if you would like to help, set-up begins at 3:30 PM.
Other Travel Info
- If you have travel expenses complete the
WA CAD Volunteer Travel Reimbursement Form. We will reimburse you for the mileage you drive to get to and from the capitol. We will also cover parking expenses. Let Anika know if you have any questions about other expenses. This form is due to Anika by Feb 21st, 30 days post event. - Please let us know if you will not be able to attend the dinner on Tuesday night if you are staying in Olympia the night before